tackle station

[wellcraftv20step]

Anyone have any ideas on a tackle station for the v. i'd love to put it through the cabin wall but i have an 89, it has the sliding glass cabin door, any idea's would be appreciated

[RidgeRunner]

I don't have a cuddy, but I used Starboard to make a box and faceplate. It is large and deep enough that I can stack three of the Plano plastic organizers inside. It also houses the stereo/amp and a cig light/map light. Switchco makes some good/cheap plastic latches I found online and I used piano hinge on the doors. I needed to finish the edges on the back of the console but decided to cover up using the faceplate as trim. If you have the room they make the drop in style tackle tray holders in several sizes. I will try to get a better picture. Starboard aint cheap.
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[Kracker Jack]

I don't have a cuddy, but I used Starboard to make a box and faceplate. It is large and deep enough that I can stack three of the Plano plastic organizers inside. It also houses the stereo/amp and a cig light/map light. Switchco makes some good/cheap plastic latches I found online and I used piano hinge on the doors. I needed to finish the edges on the back of the console but decided to cover up using the faceplate as trim. If you have the room they make the drop in style tackle tray holders in several sizes. I will try to get a better picture. Starboard aint cheap.
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Ridge that is sweet!!!!! You've gotten my mind a click'n now!!!!!

[wellcraftv20step]

Wow Ridge that is an awesome job, looks great ! i just dont have that option with the cuddy. I was thinking of building one behind my pedistal seat. problem with that is i like to spin the seat around and sit while i anchor in the rips for Bass. I'm thinking my only option is to remove the pedistal and build a combo tackle station and storage box, this way i can still spin the seat and have a place for my feet. i'll start higher at the seat area and then step it down at the tackle station. thats how it was built on my wellcraft coastal 236. That Starboard is just so expensive. I have a sheet of Azek but i just dont think it's ridgid enough

[reelapeelin]

Wow Ridge that is an awesome job, looks great ! i just dont have that option with the cuddy. I was thinking of building one behind my pedistal seat. problem with that is i like to spin the seat around and sit while i anchor in the rips for Bass. I'm thinking my only option is to remove the pedistal and build a combo tackle station and storage box, this way i can still spin the seat and have a place for my feet. i'll start higher at the seat area and then step it down at the tackle station. thats how it was built on my wellcraft coastal 236. That Starboard is just so expensive. I have a sheet of Azek but i just dont think it's ridgid enough

I was thinkin' the same thing...you might wanna (and then you might not)think about building a wooden box and upholstering w/white vinyl...then install a tackle drawer into side of that....saves on starboard...

[RidgeRunner]

Absolutely, vinyl covered wood is a good option. I suggest PT :sun: Gratuitous Plug !! I got a steal on the Starboard back in 2007.

I instantly thought of the tackle trays, not realizing exactly what wellcraftv20step was referring to. I got you now. I still need to make some tool holders and under gunnel rod holders for the V. It is kinda plain jane at the moment and without storage for gaff, deck brush, dive flag etc.

[RidgeRunner]

The pictures. It is a big glovebox 18" deep. The right hand side could not be as deep due to rigging so I made it a place for wire access and terminator blocks.
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The lower section is removable to gain access to the batteries. The time it took to make the faceplate was near 40 hours. Knowing that one mistake with hand tools and it goes to the scrap pile. The doors are 1/2" and the faceplate is 3/4" with a 1/4" lip recess to catch the door. Someone with a 3 axis CNC router could program the computer and be done in a couple minutes. Man I gotta clean the V. Not up to LS standards.

[wellcraftv20step]

nice ridge, i guess i'mgonna bite the bullet and build with starboard. wish i could find some cheap.
:cry:

[reelapeelin]

nice ridge, i guess i'mgonna bite the bullet and build with starboard. wish i could find some cheap.
:cry:

One thing to consider is 1/4" starboard is much cheaper than 1/2 and 3/4...if you can design it so your 3/4" usage makes it STRUCTURALLY sound, you may be able to get by w/some 1/4" facing...


Lookin' pretty dang SKIPPY there Ridge...I shoulda looked closer last time I was aboard that beauty!!...

[phatdaddy]

mj built a nice one out of starboard, might have pics in his gallery

[captpete13]

Wow Vic! I don't know what else to say, except wow. That looks awsome. I never really noticed that when we saw your boat. Truely professional quality.

[wellcraftv20step]

gonna see if i can find M j'sgallery

[macojoe]

Yep that was the best thing on that boat!! CB and I did it and it was great! I wish I had it on the Sea ox!!

the build

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/album92

the finish

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album92/Picture_229.sized.jpg

[RidgeRunner]

Thanks for the compliments.
Love that cabinet MJ. That is exactly what I wanted. I still don't have the space to store lead. I keep the excess in a 1 gallon plastic bucket and store it below deck.(Not the most handy place)

I was thinking about making something to hold rigs, out of the box. I like to keep some wire handy, a couple plugs and extra hooks, swivels and weight. I purchased a leader dispenser with suction cups that does well for keeping the spools on deck and at the ready. A boat is never finished.:party:

[Destroyer]

A boat is never finished.:party:

Amen

[wellcraftv20step]

Thats a great box, very functional, now i'm thinking about removing the back to back seat base and building a new one out of starboard with the tackle unit built in the rear half.

[macojoe]

in the sea ox i got the idea of using pvc tubes with screw on covers, i put a number on each to say what size is in it, they work great and i can carry plenty! i have the tubes in a milk crate and just take out what i need, kept all nice and neat and sizes separate.

[chumbucket]

in the sea ox i got the idea of using pvc tubes with screw on covers, i put a number on each to say what size is in it, they work great and i can carry plenty! i have the tubes in a milk crate and just take out what i need, kept all nice and neat and sizes separate.
And who's idea was that one? :hi:

[Stinky_Hooker]

Same basic idea on my 18..LOVE it. i never have to worry about bringing tackle and tripping over it in the floor. My "box" is and old fiberglass box I found in some junk piles. Painted and used it for the inside to save some $$ on starboard.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/bbingsuperman/Boat/100_2854.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/bbingsuperman/Boat/100_2853-1.jpg

[wellcraftv20step]

Who'sbetter than you stinky ,Really !

[reelapeelin]

in the sea ox i got the idea of using pvc tubes with screw on covers, i put a number on each to say what size is in it, they work great and i can carry plenty! i have the tubes in a milk crate and just take out what i need, kept all nice and neat and sizes separate.

In the words of our administrator...

:thre:

Ha, ha, ha...

[Cam]

Here is a pic of mine...I can't take credit for it though, was done by PO. All drawers lock from inside cabin.
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l4/BentleyYacht06/P6100006.jpg

[reelapeelin]

W/all the talk about tackle stations and the high cost of Starboard, cam's pic made me think of HYBRID construction...frame and drawers of wood, then FACE the drawers and trim w/starboard...as said above, 1/4" starboard is not so expensive and would be great for trim & facing...

[wellcraftv20step]

that is a great place ror the unit Cam, that's where i would build mine if i didn't have the sliding lexan door in the way.

[reelapeelin]

that is a great place ror the unit Cam, that's where i would build mine if i didn't have the sliding lexan door in the way.


that's where I put a tackle drawer in my 1st one back in '99 and you're right...IDEAL location...

It would be an invoved project, no doubt, but would it be feasable to convert the slider into a hinged swinger?...just thinkin' out loud here...:head:

[kamikaze]

Reel

Sounds like your talking about a bolster. I have one in V20 that I suspect would work well in place of your captain chair, that way you could still keep the back to back seating and still get a tackle station. Mine is made of fiberglass and teak, but after seeing Ridges rig. I agree with it would look better in starboard!

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/album84/IMG_0020_Medium




Kamikaze

[reelapeelin]

Reel

Sounds like your talking about a bolster. I have one in V20 that I suspect would work well in place of your captain chair, that way you could still keep the back to back seating and still get a tackle station. Mine is made of fiberglass and teak, but after seeing Ridges rig. I agree with it would look better in starboard!

[URL=http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/album84/IMG_0020_Medium[/URL]


Kamikaze

Many thanks for the suggestion..but mine is cuddy and I'll eventually add tackle station under port dash in location above...this is 1st V I've had w/simple pedistals under seats and I'm REELY liking the GOBS of floor space that provides...Happy Trails!!

[wellcraftv20step]

Reel the 89 also has a bump out for an 8 inch deep glovebox that i would have to remove ( not terrible ) but the thing is if i hung a swinging door i would have to add a piece of wood to support the weight of the door which would reduce the size of the opening, and if you ever saw me crawl in and out of that cabin as is you would get quite a laugh as i have really big shoulder, its like trying to putting 6 lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag . that is the one single thing i dont like about my V And Kam, i have a deck hatch rebuild project going on now, if that works out well i will build a storage unit from scratch. and if it does'nt we'll see. thanks again guys,

[reelapeelin]

Reel the 89 also has a bump out for an 8 inch deep glovebox that i would have to remove ( not terrible ) but the thing is if i hung a swinging door i would have to add a piece of wood to support the weight of the door which would reduce the size of the opening, and if you ever saw me crawl in and out of that cabin as is you would get quite a laugh as i have really big shoulder, its like trying to putting 6 lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag . that is the one single thing i dont like about my V And Kam, i have a deck hatch rebuild project going on now, if that works out well i will build a storage unit from scratch. and if it does'nt we'll see. thanks again guys,


I never realized the '89 was so unique...can ya scratch up some pics for us??...hmmm?

I've had 3 different year models and so far, NONE have had a door on the cuddy...the '74 wasn't designed w/one...the '95's door didn't survive the PO...and the '84's door was falling apart, so it got removed 1st thing...if ya need lockable storage, i guess it's needed, but other than that, l've never seen the need on this size boat...

[wellcraftv20step]

Reel,i am not exactly what one mite call technology oriented. but i am waiting for one of my daughters to show me how to do the pics. and i will be doing plenty of them when i complete this project this spring .