tackle station

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by 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

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 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.
1983 Wellcraft 001.jpg

1983 Wellcraft 002.jpg

1983 Wellcraft 003.jpg

1983 Wellcraft 005.jpg

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.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by wellcraftv20step

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

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

[wellcraftv20step]

gonna see if i can find M j'sgallery

[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.

[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.