Looking to upgrade boats as mine is simply too small, but was thinking about simply changing mine into a tiller to open up space. How many of you guys have done that? Did you do it yourself or bring it into a shop? About how long and expensive was it? And did you have to get new registration and insurance?
"Fishead" said:
One little hook in the head and your approved to get a bigger boat???? I better take my wife fishing more often! Who knows, i might have a scare on my melon, and a Lund in my garage ……. [smilie=bangtard.gif]
I'm always 'looking' for a new boat, but that's not realistic for another 5+ years probably due to lack of funds lol. Figured if I can just change my boat over to a tiller it would be a win/win as it would open up space, save me money, and obviously my boat has sentimental value.
If you do turn it into a tiller, pick up a "hydrofoil" for your motor. Since you will have more weight in the rear it will help you get on plane a lot faster.
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Shoot me a PM for details, the conversion to tiller wasn't all that hard, time depends on the extent of the transformation / boat layout. I had a lot of fun with mine……several websites out there for ideas, help / questions, and reference. <url url="[Permission to view this media is denied]
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"Adam Minnick" said:
Shoot me a PM for details, the conversion to tiller wasn't all that hard, time depends on the extent of the transformation / boat layout. I had a lot of fun with mine……several websites out there for ideas, help / questions, and reference. <url url="[Permission to view this media is denied]
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Awesome site!
"jasonvkop" said:
Looking to upgrade boats as mine is simply too small, but was thinking about simply changing mine into a tiller to open up space. How many of you guys have done that? Did you do it yourself or bring it into a shop? About how long and expensive was it? And did you have to get new registration and insurance?
Michelle and I have fished from a 14 foot tiller for years now. You also fished from this little boat. Are you trying to get three in your Boat? If not you wont really get much more space by removing a side console. W e fished three out of our boat with Jim on one of the Lower Thornapple impoundments and it was too crowded for safe casting. How long is your boat?
"Kingfisher" said:
Michelle and I have fished from a 14 foot tiller for years now. You also fished from this little boat. Are you trying to get three in your Boat? If not you wont really get much more space by removing a side console. W e fished three out of our boat with Jim on one of the Lower Thornapple impoundments and it was too crowded for safe casting. How long is your boat?
Yea, trying to get another person in the boat for either fishing or even just sitting and relaxing. My boat is 16.5' long so it would open up a little more space. Our family friend has the exact same boat but in the tiller model and we fish three out of it a fair amount. I'm just worried about rearranging all the electronics and wiring systems if I do change it over.
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