WANTED!!! rodboxes

[fishbonejr]

i need new rodboxes any body know were i can get good ones thanks.

or if anybody has good ones just tell me.
thanks,
fishbonejr

[BuilderFL]

Maybe I can help. As part of the process of rebuilding my 1980 CC, I decided to replace the plastic rodboxes but did not want the rectangular plastic boxes being sold by Flounder Pounder Marine. Did the best next thing…made a mold out of the old plastic trapezoidal original rod boxes and I should be popping my first new set of fiberglass rod boxes next week. I will take pictures and post them and will figure out what’s the best price I could sell them for. I can probably even make copies of the original rod holders in either teak or starboard. Pass it on to other members.

[msbhammer]

Builder, not to be a mooch, but can ya make me a bracket, with a dive platform and maybe a hardtop as well. ;D

[garagenc]

builder;
I'm also looking for rod boxes, I have 91 V-20, white color boxes.

Let me know what youre selling them for.

lee

[macojoe]

I don't need any as I don't have them, But can't wait to see them!!

Heck if they are that good maybe you can make the seat boxes also?

[fishbonejr]

Maybe I can help. As part of the process of rebuilding my 1980 CC, I decided to replace the plastic rodboxes but did not want the rectangular plastic boxes being sold by Flounder Pounder Marine. Did the best next thing…made a mold out of the old plastic trapezoidal original rod boxes and I should be popping my first new set of fiberglass rod boxes next week. I will take pictures and post them and will figure out what’s the best price I could sell them for. I can probably even make copies of the original rod holders in either teak or starboard. Pass it on to other members.


you sound like a real fabricator. I cant wait to see them, i have old and cracked rodboxes that do not even match the color of the boat. i really dont use the rod boxes for what they are for ;D, but would like it to look a little better. Just keep me updated and tell me what you would want for them, I have a 1989 v-20.

thanks,

Fishbonejr

[BuilderFL]

Hammer for you, yes I can. However I would need a template of the transom curve and angle and it would be in aluminum, not glass. Same for the hardtop although it add lots of weight to an otherwise agile craft. Will also post pictures of my new custom full transom and bracket with dive platforms. By the way, I don’t post a lot, but log-on regularly and always learn from you guys. Thanks!

[msbhammer]

Builder, post some pics of that custom transom and bracket. You do this for a living ? or hobby.
We "me" are Ho's when it comes to posting of pics. Love to see things from the start to finish. Post some pics. when you get time. *;D

[BuilderFL]

No, it just took the measurements, made a template and had the bracket custom built by an outfit (A & J Marine Welding, Inc.) that fabricates them in Miami.

[msbhammer]

You should get a gallery here and post your V and custom stuff.

[BuilderFL]

You can check out the progress of my full transom-(second rebuilt) on my gallery.

[macojoe]

Great pic's!!

Do you have any of her finished?? or the rest of the project??

[msbhammer]

PICS ???, what Pics. Where ???, Who's holding out *>:(
I checked the Gallery, didnt see your gallery. Is it under teh V-20 cuddys ?? Hook me up, I need a picture fix. *;D

[fishbonejr]

PICS ???, what Pics. Where ???, Who's holding out *>:(
I checked teh Gallery, didnt see your gallery. Is it under teh V-20 cuddys ?? Hook me up, I need a picture fix. *;D

i also dont see them.
also keep me updated on the rod boxes i also found these on the v-20 site.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26455&viewitem=&it em=2484816158

i measure but not sure how well and i think they would work

[msbhammer]

Fish, they nice nice rod boxes, they look just like mine, but you will need to cut the opening bigger. Plus I think they have a lip in the bottom. Means they are suposed to sit flush on the deck. That again means cutting low to the deck like I did. I dont like them because its easier for water to get behind the gunnel. Plus as the problem that I ran into is the fuel line. The back of my rod boxes hit my fuel line, so you may have to relocate the direction of the fuel line. That was a pain. I dont use teh rod boxes, but they were new, so i threw them in. I would prefer to run 1/4 starboard down the whole side over the rod holder and mount dive tank holders. Maybe in teh future, but it might hurt the resale. There seems to be more fishing guys then divers. ;D

[fishbonejr]

i dont use them at all but want the boat to look a little nicer the ones i have now are cracked, dirty, yellow, and they are falling out because the screw holes are bigger than the screws. i also have my deck light screwed in to them would that be a big problem or could i just moun them to the new box. i found my measurements the boxes are 60" long 16 1/2" wide and 3 1/2" deep. so i think they were two small anyway. i am never going to sell mine so i can do what ever i want. i like the idea of just covering them with starboard., insted of making it a scuba tank holder i would put some type of cushion over it and make it a leaning post when fishin'.

[Kajun]

builders pics are in the center console gallery......great work there builder!...wish i had the space and tools to do complete workovers like that...looks like blast!(with the help of a couple illegal mexicans)

[msbhammer]

Odd place for deck lights. Mine are mounted higher, just above the rod boxes. I dont remember the measurements for mine, but 60" or so sounds right, or maybe slightly bigger.

[fishbonejr]

i put them there so i didn't rip them off one day fishin' like running to get a pole and knock it off.

look here is were they are

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n167/fishbonejr/fishbonejr_10.jpg

see the light over in the left top corner is that bad placing ??? should i move them or just mount them to the new rod boxes.

[msbhammer]

No, keep it. Actually thats a big light. I like it. I have these tinly little whimpy lights. A total of four of them.
Your light is actually recessed so you dont bump into it.
I might do teh same now maybe. ;)

[fishbonejr]

yea i have two of them on the deck i want more but can't because of the electrical system i want cabin lights too but that will have to wait.

hey just curious has anybody seen or heard from racerx havent seen him in a while just wondering i know he was around alot and havent seen him since the crash.

[msbhammer]

Those lights wont draw alot. You wont have any problems adding a few more if needed.

[fishbonejr]

yea it will any thing that draws electricity will hurt it because i was told by my machinic that one more electircal thing addid to the boat and it would short out i wanted to add two more speakers to the stereo i wanted to put on a spot light i wanted radar but i cant do that now i might ptu a new electrical system in when i redo the dash but well see how the budget is for now. ;D ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

Sounds like all you need maybe is a bigger fuse box ?

[msbhammer]

BuilderFL, Great pics on the CC. Wanna see taht custom bracket now. ;D

[fishbonejr]

Sounds like all you need maybe is a bigger fuse box ?

i am doing that now i have the new blade system in there kind of like a cars system. do you think i sould add a third battery to support it better or just leave it at the fuse box.

nice pic's builder Fl you are a real do it yourselfer that boat will be brand new before your done it looks like. great job

[msbhammer]

Nah, I wouldnt go with a third battery at all. I figure you have two batteries, one battery for starting and the other for lights, stero, ect. Thats plenty of battery, I guess you have an alternator to charge, but either way, you can run alot more stuff if you wanted to. You can run the stero straight off the battery with a inline fuse attached, or just run the stero off one of the fuses from the fuse box, wich ever is the shortest distance I figure.

[fishbonejr]

yes i do have two batterys and an alternater but not sure how well it works i jump it every time i take her out.

i hope i dont offend anybody with what i am about to say but

i do have alot of electrical stuff on her already

here is a list

bilge pump
vhf radio
am/fm/cd radio
xm satilite radio
gps
blower
deck lights
dixie horn
regular horn
deck lights
running lights
live bait well pump
trim
electric start
depth finder
accesory lights

do you think this is over loading my boat or can i add more

[msbhammer]

You have no more then anybody else has. So if you wanted to add a spotlight, you should be fine.

[fishbonejr]

You have no more then anybody else has. So if you wanted to add a spotlight, you should be fine.

ok looks like i will also be adding a spot light to the restoration.i am calling the project

FISHBONEJR REBORN

look for it in my gallery

[macojoe]

What makes great light for night fishing is red rope lights!!!

I have a inverter on my boat, nothing big just a small one, and it lights them rope lights fine.

Tuck them under the gunnels and you never see them, till you turn them on, then its a nice glow with pleanty of light!!

Being under the gunnel keeps all light in the boat and nothing spills out on the water to scare the fish.

I am going to twist a white light with my red, this way when I want lots of light I will have it!!

Red or orange is great as they don't ruin your night vision when oin the water.

[macojoe]

I have a 1 million Candle power rechargeable spot light for finding buoy's.

[fishbonejr]

I have a 1 million Candle power rechargeable spot light for finding buoy's.


they always die before i get back to the marina though.

[macojoe]

Well what you need on that boat is a good GPS Map, Then you just need to find the buoy and then shut her down.

[msbhammer]

M.J., I thought about buying an inverter as well. Is it hardwired right off the battery, can you mount it in a perminment location. The one I seen was portable only.

[msbhammer]

Lewes has a X-Mas boat parade on the canal, alot of te boats put on X-Mas lights and go up and down the canal. Thought of maybe doing it this year. ;D

[msbhammer]

Is this enough or not enough watts ??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VECTOR-MAXX-400-WATT-INVERTER-NEW-IN-BOX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50437QQihZ002QQitem Z4624946307QQrdZ1

[wellcraftman]

i was thinking about doing that as well. anyone have an idea on how long a battery would last on the inverter to say power lights , fan,etc for those hot days?/..

[macojoe]

I have a 400 watt and its plenty, I run two battery's so I leave one for the motor.

Lights last a long time!! But that said I leave the 2nd battery on all the time so when I am moving from one spot to the next its charging some.

[fishbonejr]

i have a 350 watt do you think i could use that??
but i think i have preety good gps already it is a garmen 182C but i guess i dont no how to use it. but what i really need a spot light for is making sure i sont run in to any body while out and docking they have no dock lights what so ever, it is pick black. let me know.
Fishbonejr.

[skpablo]

Fish,

No dock lights at Marina Shores? I guess when I think about a marina it won't be there. That stinks. :(

[fishbonejr]

yea there are some lights but none on the dock. there is one big one under the sign but you still need some type of light to guide your way through. i tink there going to put them in of the wet slips though, but not the dry slips were your boat is hoisted out by forklifts. >:(

[fishbonejr]

i was thinking about doing that as well. anyone have an idea on how long a battery would last on the inverter to say power lights , fan,etc *for those hot days?/..

if you leave your motor running like i do then your alternator will keep charging the batterys nothing to worry about, and also some inverters shut off before the batteries run out to keep enough charge *to start, if you do turn your motor off.

yall have different electrical set up than i do. both my batteries can crank and they both can supply power to the things the alternator can't. i am not sure if a boat is like a car but the batteries main purpose is to start the motor then the alternator runs everything. the batteries can help supply power but they cant do it for ever, even with the alternator charging them. ;)

[LESTERUS]

BUILDER: I WISH YOU HAD POSTED THIS TWO MONTH AGO, I JUST REPLACED MINE TRAPEZOIDAL ORIGINALS WITH FP MARINE'S, THEY DID NOT COME OUT THAT BAD BUT THE DO NOT LOOK LIKE THE ORIGINALS, YOU CAN SEE THEM AT "REPAIRS/RODBOXES''

ANYHOW TELL US WHAT ELSE YOU CAN BUILD.

LESTERUS.

[BuilderFL]

Yes! Learned how to post pictures.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/FiberglassRodBox-UnpaintedSmall.jpg

[BuilderFL]

The new fiberglass rod boxes.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/CustomBaitWell.jpg

By the way, that's a new custom live bait well.

[spareparts]

ok, so how much for a pair?

[BuilderFL]

I don't know but you can call my fiberglass guy, Archi Jones 305-607-7717 and tell him that Bill, the Miami guy who is rebuilding the Wellcraft, sent you

[BuilderFL]

By the way, make sure you tell him that I already paid for making the molds...and that my V20 friends should benefit from that.

[BuilderFL]

Here's the bracket.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/StainlessSteelBracket.jpg

[BuilderFL]

And the modified console.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/ModifiedConsole1.jpg

[BuilderFL]

Ready for primer.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/Readyforprimer.jpg

[BuilderFL]

T-Top

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/T-TopwithNewRodHolders.jpg

[BuilderFL]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/TheV.jpg

[TheTinMan]

Man, that's gonna be one sweet "V"! :o

[macojoe]

Looking real good!! You going to have a nice rig there when you finish!!

[TheTinMan]

Do the rub rail w/that stainlees steel insert :o

[msbhammer]

Who made the platform bracket and how much. I love it.
Is the bracket bolted on yet, if not, when is a good time when you wont be home. *;D ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

Hey BuilderFl. Did you make the bracket ?, was it hard to make a temp to fit the curve in the transom.
This is all the cash I got right now. Willing to make simular payments in the same amount each month to get that bracket . *;D ;D ;D ;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02110.jpg

[msbhammer]

HAMMERS New Friend / Bracket HIT LIST:

M.J.

CHUM

BUILDERFL.

8)

[msbhammer]

Stupid question of the day for all you bracket guys.
How do you mark the holes from the bracket to where you are gonna drill through the transom. Does the bracket come with a template to mark the holes on the stern ?? It something you cant do by simply holding the bracket up with one arm flush and level and marking the holes out. *;D
Is the bracket threaded ?, seen one company that has the bracket threaded, you thread bolts to the bracket first, then bolt/nut the bracket on to the transom.
BUILERFL, post pics when you mount my bracket to my transom. * ;D ;D ;D

[BuilderFL]

The custom aluminum bracket was done by A & J Marine Welding in Miami using a template of the transom curve we made - $1,600.00. Once completed, we place it against the transom using a forklift and marked the holes – check out this site for complete measuring and installation instructions: http://www.dadmarine.com/doc.htm
Will continue to post progress pictures. Check my gallery for new pictures.

[macojoe]

thats a good site for measurements FL!!

I did the same as FL, We set up a platform got the bracket against the boat and marked to holes.

But sounds easier then it really is!! I guess it is easier if you have 3x3 individual washers on each bolt.

But I made a full bracket on the inside of the transom, there fore I had to get all the screws from the outside of bracket threw 1 hole then threw boat, then threw inside hole.

Was a PIA getting them all to match!! :-/ I thought this would be the strongest way!

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album91/Picture_016.jpg

[msbhammer]

M.J. I gotta agree wit brother, that looks like a major PIA with all those bolts. Measure ten times and drill once I hope.

[BuilderFL]

This is how we set-up for the transom bracket.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/Bracket2Medium.jpg

[msbhammer]

Great Pic. BUILDERFL. Keep those pics a coming. ;D

[macojoe]

Yep thats pretty much what mine looked like to begin!

But I had to do some re drilling as I was going, as I drilled straight in and the bracket on the inside seemed to be a hair higher then the out side bracket.

Thats were using 3X3 1/4 square washers come in, they give you more room to play then the whole thing that I have.

[LESTERUS]

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