Thread: Winter projects

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 22
  1. 01-02-2019, 06:15 PM #1
    Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38

    Winter projects

    Since it's winter here in Iowa and I happen to have a small fab shop, I've decided to start a few projects on my new (to me) Stroker. I'm planning to re configure the rear compartments by building new aluminum battery trays (apparently nobody sells a tray for three batteries) cleaning up the wiring and adding a new 4 bank NOCO charger. I'm also installing new Autometer gauges and getting rid of the non functional HDS5.

    Today I started building a new deck extension. I figured I could improve on the one that came with the boat. The new one will be bigger and have an access door, plus a bulkhead underneath to keep everything secure. It will be made of some 6061 aluminum plate I have laying around. Here are some pics to get you all inspired to start your own projects. I'll update this as I have time to get more done.
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Last edited by Bigfkr; 02-25-2019 at 07:18 PM.
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. Stroker250xs
    Stroker250xs is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Toledo Bend
    Posts
    432
    #2 01-02-2019, 09:10 PM
    Looks great!!!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. crank68
    crank68 is offline
    Member crank68's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Kenly, NC
    Posts
    17,435
    #3 01-02-2019, 09:13 PM
    Wow....that’s alot of nice work !!
    BULLET 20 XRD/250 Merc Sport XS
    www.ncboatguy.com
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. Strokerdean
    Strokerdean is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Elephant Butte, NM 87935
    Posts
    4,472
    #4 01-02-2019, 11:18 PM
    The deck extension is very similar to the one Chub was making before the newer fiberglass one with the step came out. It's very close to what is in mine.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. Strokerdean
    Strokerdean is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Elephant Butte, NM 87935
    Posts
    4,472
    #5 01-02-2019, 11:20 PM
    The deck extension is very similar to the one Chub was making before the newer fiberglass one with the step came out. It's very close to what is in mine but mine is made out of some type of composite material with a fiberglass lid.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. bassworm1
    bassworm1 is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Cowan Tn.
    Posts
    5,031
    #6 01-03-2019, 08:14 AM
    Thats very nice!!! Nice looking girl too is that one from Florida?
    Last edited by bassworm1; 01-03-2019 at 09:45 AM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. NixaMan
    NixaMan is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Nixa
    Posts
    1,806
    #7 01-03-2019, 05:07 PM
    Looks like a great winter project! Can't wait to see the finished product!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38
    #8 01-03-2019, 05:34 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bassworm1 View Post
    Thats very nice!!! Nice looking girl too is that one from Florida?
    This one came out of Louisiana, by way of Batesville, Arkansas.
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38
    #9 01-03-2019, 05:54 PM
    Started working on the rod holders today, the fronts are about ready for powder coating. I tend to jump around from project to project...
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Last edited by Bigfkr; 02-25-2019 at 07:11 PM.
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38
    #10 01-05-2019, 06:32 PM
    RRod holder panels done.
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Last edited by Bigfkr; 02-25-2019 at 07:06 PM.
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38
    #11 01-11-2019, 05:29 PM
    Cut most of the framework for inside the deck extension.
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Last edited by Bigfkr; 02-25-2019 at 07:03 PM.
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. bassworm1
    bassworm1 is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Cowan Tn.
    Posts
    5,031
    #12 01-14-2019, 11:48 AM
    very nice work!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. Strokerdean
    Strokerdean is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Elephant Butte, NM 87935
    Posts
    4,472
    #13 01-14-2019, 02:00 PM
    Looks like you have put a great deal of thought and effort into the extension. Looking good.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. Strokerdean
    Strokerdean is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Elephant Butte, NM 87935
    Posts
    4,472
    #14 01-14-2019, 02:05 PM
    If I have any winter projects it's to pull the troller, ped seats and change lowers to the 1.62 case and just go play.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38
    #15 01-14-2019, 07:00 PM
    Thanks guys. Wish I could go play. Hoping to get it done for the Ice Pirates Rally.
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38
    #16 02-25-2019, 05:58 PM
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  17. Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38
    #17 02-25-2019, 05:58 PM
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  18. Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38
    #18 02-25-2019, 05:59 PM
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  19. Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38
    #19 02-25-2019, 06:01 PM
    I installed new stainless pop up cleats with black bezels. I ordered new polished billet vents for the battery compartments but couldn't find black bezels to match the cleats. Today I broke out the Bridgeport and made my own bezels. Now they need powder coated to match the cleat bezels.
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  20. Bigfkr
    Bigfkr is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Blue Grass, Iowa
    Posts
    38
    #20 02-28-2019, 05:48 PM
    Made new battery hold downs today out of some .160" 5052. I may add some dimple die holes to make them look better. My batteries should now be secure.
    2003 Stroker/ 2002 300X.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »