A summer project

[fishforfun]

At the cottage this weekend I picked up my old 12' tinnie, nobody has used her in 20yrs thought I should bring her home and make her more fishing friendly. Anyone modify a 12' tinnie thoughts or suggestions appreciated! I'd like to start by removing the rear bench kills my back and legs straddling that to drive.

[M.T. Livewell]

You should coordinate your effort with SNAG, she's working on her 12 right now as well.

What did you have in mind FFF?

M.T. Livewell

[Relic]

What about an extension handle for the tiller You wont have to stradle the seat. I think the handles from Minn Kota may even fit

[Coyote]

fishforfun, for the extension handle just use a piece of inch and a half abs pipe, cut a slot down the middle of the pipe about 8 inches long and slide it over the throttle handle, you can clamp it tight with a water clamp ,works great

[Jimmynorth]

Hey fishforfun, just get two lifejackets, one for yer rear, one for your back. Voila! You now have a custom recliner!

[bassmasta]

Is the motor yours or did it come with the boat because if it did and it hasnot been started in 20 years good luck my friend.LOL

That boats basically a 2 seater for fishing 3 for cruising..put 2 comfortable seats in and mabe some carpet and you will rockn it .

BM
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Honda XL125

[Wall-I-Guy]

Spent many a day in one of those babies. Must say, I enjoyed almost every minute of it

[fishforfun]

Ok I have had a couple of days to think about it. On the victoria day weekend I borrowed my friends 12'. so I did a couple of things to make it more fishable. Bow mounted the electric, not sitting right here haven't made a bracket for my boat.



Put together some rod racks, again they don't fit this boat but you get the Idea



What I want to do is get rid of the rear bench and make a shelf type unit on one side to accomadate 6 or more of these plano boxes at a 15 to 20 deg angle put the rod racks above that.



Then cover the battery and gas tank and add 2 seats.

[fishforfun]

Bassmasta motors mine, mid 60s 9 1/2 runs every year just never gets off the dock

[roughrider]

On the 12fter I had,I installed 2 seats,cut a lid in the center bench,used a hinge and clasp to open and close the lid,stored my trolling battery in there,also got a trailer for it. roughrider

[fishforfun]

Roughrider I'm looking for a small trailer. I want the 12' to get back to some spots I fished when younger, canoe access really but reached in a 12' with a little slugging!

[Legend]

A great project boat FFF.

All you need is some 1" x 1/8th aluminium strapping to make your own brackets. Either rivet, screw or bolt the bracket to the boat and build anything you like and attach it to the brackets.

I did this on the Battleship to give me some extra lockable storage and to get the battery out of sight. I made mine out of wood with a nice walnut stain and a urethane finish and viola!

Piece of cake for a guy like you.

Legend

[Tomcat]

Would removal of the back bench seat adversely impact the structural integrity of your 12 foot tinnie? I ain't no structural engineer - so its just a question.

[wolfe]

fff

I'm certainly no carpenter, so no worthy advice to give...

But I do have fond memories of my youngster years fishing in boats just like the one you are working on. Back then a flat, rock hard aluminum seat didn't seem to bother my back or butt. What the @#$*&! happened?!

Good luck with your project of love.

W.

[Graembo]

Make sure if there's any floatation foam under that seat that you replace it somehow within the boat.....my old man found a floater last yr on simcoe cuz they're tin tub had been modified and acted like an anchor when it overturned. (plus the guy wasn't wearing his LJ) boats shouldn't sink.
I use three LJ's when I hafta go in one of those....one on me, one for my back and one tied to my tackle bag!
Play safe in those tubs!!!!

G