71 22-2 Flatback Re-build Watch and Comment Please

[Marcel4t]

Most of the time when you add a top, you lose walk by space. You have the option of cutting, say 4", out of the width of your existing console. Many have done this. Think about that.
As for the live well, there is a lot of members that have them (I do not) and hopefully will speak up.

Yea, I was just looking at console to see if I could cut space out of it, dont that would work.  Its a console out of a old Mako supposedly.  I'll keep staring at it, maybe something will change.lol 

I've never been a fan of the factory console either. They are too wide for my liking which limits walk space on the sides, especially if you add rod holders.

Do you have any surplus places around you? I'm lucky to have a good one close that always seems to have something good laying around.

I do have a place about 1.25 hours from me in Ft Pierce, I may go tomorrow. 
Some people put live well on their transom, and Id like to put mine there, as its a great spot, but weight wise I figure moving it forward is better. 

[Tampa Bay Mike]

Hopefully you find something good. I've found some great deals, console included, at the one near me.

I'm planning to put my livewell in the transom but it's only about 24 gallons so hopefully it won't cause too much trouble. I'm raising the floor 2 1/2" as well to help.

[mshugg]

Marine Connection Liquidators has some nice consoles.  I think they have one, maybe from a pathfinder, that would scale well to a 22-2.  As I recall, it’s even available with a T top.  I’m a fan of the livewell in the leaning post.  It’s a good compromise between a smooth ride for the bait and getting the weight forward.

[Marcel4t]

Yeah I made it run up to Marine Liquidators, didn't see any surplus consoles that would work. They had some new ones and a T-top and leaning post/live while I liked. But that all came to $3000.  I'm going to keep staring at my console and try to figure out how to modify it to make it work for me. 

[McAllgeyver]

Check out this console. Not my taste but might work! Its in Grant, Florida about 1 hour north of fort pierce.
https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/bpo/d/brand-new-center-console-with/6734244523.html

[mshugg]

Here’s a tall console with a minimal foot print.  It might work for you.  http://cmmarineproducts.com/Product/Detail?productId=5cea8f8a-1ff5-460d-a476-b37a392ce11f

I got my leaning post/livewell  from them, and saved significantly by picking up directly.

This console from Panga Marine seems to be popular on AS rebuilds too.


http://boatconsolesandbaitwells.com/catalog/guide-model-without-seat/

[Marcel4t]

Thanks, I saw that one up at Marine Liquidators, and I like the height, but do want some storage.  I found a CnM dealer right around the corner from me, so I pulled the trigger and got a console and leaning post/live well combo.  They are made to order, so now the wait.  But at least I know what I will be installing! 

[RickK]

Look back through some FB rebuild done by dirtwheelsfl and see the one he built

[Marcel4t]

Yeah, I've seen his work, really great stuff. I don't feel confident with my skills yet to build something so pivotal to the boat looks wise. I'm sure I can make it look good but it'll take me a year... LOL

[RickK]

His didn't have a seat on the front of the console but he did incorporate a top on it.  Maybe you could create just the lower portion and mod that? If you want a seat just add before glassing it.

[mshugg]

The CM stuff is pretty good, and it will definitely save you time. 

[Tampa Bay Mike]

Nice to have those checked off the list. I'm still on the hunt for a leaning post.

[Marcel4t]

What kind are you looking for?

[Tampa Bay Mike]

What kind are you looking for?

I'm pretty open to whatever as long as I can keep a cooler under it. I should be able to find something pretty easily since I don't need a livewell in it.

[Marcel4t]

Check out the leaning post I had originally on my flatty, if you want it it's yours.