Hey guys, Iam tempted to leave this open all the way through. But then 3700’s could Wind up all over my reels. What would y’all do put dividers in.
Hey guys, Iam tempted to leave this open all the way through. But then 3700’s could Wind up all over my reels. What would y’all do put dividers in.
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I assume your rods will lay under the covered portion extending forward. If so I believe I'd erect a small barrier on each side of the opening just to keep stuff from sliding into the reels. You should be able to come up with some efficient storage racks to hold your 3700s on each side of the rods.
How about a larger picture showing exactly what is forward of this area. Looks like gobs of storage.
Joe B
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Perhaps you wouldnt have to put a full partition in just a partial hieght one maybe? Not sure if that would have much benefit or not other than saving a little weight.
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
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That’s a great idea. I was just amazed at the room, without the dividers. The original front wall on the lockers, with the dividers would not work. Since I raised the front deck a 1-1/2”. The only part of the front deck being used is the rod locker lid.
I have been careful to watch the weight. And so for I have added 14 lbs. But I have a metal TM foot tray. That will put me up to 17.
Not bad at all considering how much more bracing is actually in the boat, and the heavier weight carpet.
The fuel tank even though it is metal is actually lighter than the big plastic one that came out. All the hatches are lighter than the ones that were on the boat. The metal flooring came out to be within 2 pounds of the wooden floors. The metal seat pan put a big dent into my weight. It really wasn’t needed. I never really liked the way the bracing was in between the seats. I think I’ll be somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 extra, (maybe a little over) pounds when I’m done.
Last edited by gatorglenn; 08-08-2018 at 12:49 AM.
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check out the pictures in the mod forum of my rod locker. I think mine is completely open but I use bungees on the sides and can go 3 deep on the boxes on both sides. works really good and I can still get a ton of rods in there if I'm using rod socks of some sort.
May want to add something to keep those 3700's from flying around. Would hate to have an expensive rod broke because of such a thing. Looks great. My offer is open for another winter project of redoing my carpet. LOL
Maybe you could frame it with aluminium angle leaving it mostly open but just small enough that a 3700 can not pass through?
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Great ideas guys. I think I will put the walls in half way up. That way the rods will be protected and I can put something long , cross ways on top. Like a ski board, for when my grandsons are tired of fishing.
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O know I have a use for this thing.
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I think that will be very good. You get the best of both worlds that way. Are you gonna put gas shocks on your lids too glenn?
Roy
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A tip I stole from here I think. Been using this exact one forever. Go see what OfficeMax has.
https://www.officedepot.com/a/produc...-Compartments/
Pop
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Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
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Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
These might work also?
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Orga...ge-OFMUBR.html
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