Additions to the Bird

[BOBBER NE]

Made the RTS compartment water tight.

Added storage tray. Next is to install speakers.

[BOBBER NE]

Wow, did'nt think the pictures would be that big.

[Ray Co. Hank]

Great job!

[nightbasser]

awesome!!!!

[alarson31]

Sweet

[Redtom]

Very nicely done

[runngunn]

Where did you get the storage tray for and how much? Can you also tell me the dimensions of it from outside flange to outiside flange both length and width and finally the depth? Thanks in advance.

[BOBBER NE]

Storage tray was purchased from Phoenix Boats, they use this tray in another location.
the outside dims. are 5 1/2" x 9 1/2" by 2 3/4" deep. and will fit in a 3 3/4" x 7 3/4 hole.

[shooter64]

You wouldnt share your parts break down for converting the RTS compartment would you please? I so wanna take mine out, hard to turn squeaks like crazy,

[Up North Kitty]

I am going to put a remote stereo interface in where you cut out the tray. Was there anything under there when you cut it out?

[BOBBER NE]

Not a problem. I used

2 - 3" lg. 2 1/2" pvc pipe reamed out to 2.55" (I used a band file to do this)
2 - 2 1/2" pvc caps
3ft of 1/2" cpvc pipe, 2, 1/2" 90 elbows, and 1, 1/2" tee
4 - 3/4" ss pan head screws

I used a 5/8" spade bit for all the holes, this fit the pipe really well. Made a short nipple just long enough to go into the cap so it would bottom on the elbow and the tee.

The center to center is 5" and it can be assembled all except for the piece going to the bilge, including the screws, then install as a unit.

I plan to paint the assy. even though it isn't seen.

Hope this helps.

[BOBBER NE]

That area is open, Just watch out for the wires.

If it is a round remote i would consider putting it where the cup holder is and move the cup holder further to the rear.

[shooter64]

Thanks for the help!!!

[Up North Kitty]

Thats a great idea as well thanx

[marlin]

Here is another way to plumb the dual seat pedestals. I used a small diameter tubing connected together with barbed fittings. I connected the barbed fitting to the original pedestal covers with self leveling compound. I pressed the lock washers onto the barb after sticking the barbed fitting into the original pedestal covers. This was to just make sure the barbed fittings would stay locked in place with the self leveling compound. It might have been over kill. The whole thing is very low profile improving my ability to store more up front. I don't seem to have a picture of it all installed or I would post that too.

[berger1b]

That looks really great. Where and how did you run the drain line? Did you remove the RTS as other did?

[marlin]

I had my bird shipped without the RTS installed. I just used the hole they pre-drilled up at the top front of the box to drain through. I have a slight down angle on the line. The whole thing is sticks down at most maybe 2 inches.