Tiller Conversion Modifications Review - Aluminum Boat Project #31

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Brad Doughman - 4 years ago

I knew I saved this video for a reason awesome job

David Wagner - 5 years ago

Sweet boat!

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

Thanks!!

MEESH O. - 5 years ago

Wat size boat

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

15'

MEESH O. - 5 years ago

Nice setup bro

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

Thanks a lot!

Don B - 5 years ago

Nice Job

Darrell Wampler - 5 years ago

The only thing I don't like is the lack of seats.

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

Yeah I hear you... They'd be easy to add, but I don't like how much they get in the way in a small boat so I left them out. I put the base in up front for one so I can use it if I want.

Jason Spandet - 5 years ago

Nice boat

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

Thank you

BullBars1 - 5 years ago

Maybe you could add a picture of the boat with the seats in place.

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

I don't have any seats for the boat. I just installed the plate in case I ever got one but never did.

grady vago - 5 years ago

very nice!!! where did you get the channel piece for the lid on the rod locker. please??

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

I had an aluminum company make all the parts for me. Just do some rough sketches and most places can accommodate your needs.

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Adventure Fishing - 5 years ago

Terrible spot for electronics

Adventure Fishing - 5 years ago

Lawren Wetzel you goof

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

Not in my case. I always am facing forward 100% of the time so that is why I mounted the electrics in front of me. Read my comments above. Don't criticize stuff in the future just because you don't understand it or think your idea is better when you might be using your boat differently than I am.

Adventure Fishing - 5 years ago

Lawren Wetzel simple, when driving a tiller you only facing forward when on long hauls, 99% yer facing portside.

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

Explain to me why they put them there? You haven't even backed up your claim as to why your spot is better... And why is my spot so bad?

Adventure Fishing - 5 years ago

Lawren Wetzel yer just to dumb to understand, there is NO tiller on market that puts electronics there, but yea some guy in his $500 tin can designed it better lol

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

Don't feel defeated with your sigh. Just accept that not everyone does the "unterrible" thing of mounting their electronics on the left side.

Adventure Fishing - 5 years ago

Lawren Wetzel sigh..forget it man

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

It's actually more comfortable and safe this way. I hold the tiller with my left hand. This let's me face forward while driving and looking at my electronics as they are to my right. This also gives me a free hand to control the unit while driving the boat. So actually it's not a terrible spot it's a very well thought out spot.

Adventure Fishing - 5 years ago

Lawren Wetzel on tiller boats its best to have the electronics port side

Lawren Wetzel - 5 years ago

What do you mean?

kevin jenkins - 6 years ago

have you ever done a modification on a Livingston? I have a 14' Livingston, but the raised column in the middle is giving me logistic issues. Any ideas.
http://worldcat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Livingston14_bow.jpg

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

Make a deck over to of it and then hatches to use the space below for storage

Jason Lief - 6 years ago

Just binge-watched this whole series! Amazing work! I’m tearing into my boat this spring, but nothing to this extent.

I’m curious how many batteries you run with all your electronics, lights, USB outlets & trolling motor? It seems like you just have 2, but that seems like a lot of stuff pulling off of just 2 batteries.

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

Never had any issues. I would charge up every night after being out. The main draw on the trolling motor battery was obviously the trolling motor lol, but with a group 31 battery and only a 55lb thrust motor I could go for days. Most of the electronics were on the starting battery which again was more than adequate for what I was doing.

Glad you liked the series. Have fun working on your boat!

thegearguysblog - 6 years ago

What size boat is this? You did a great job!

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

This is 15'

thetexanist - 6 years ago

Do you have a video explaining how you did all of that??? Looks so sweet!!!!!
What kind of paint did you use?????

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

Here is the link Aluminum Boat Project - Side Console to Tiller Conversion: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDOpC-IhUxYNsvDH9TgHvgUzfgt4Pv9bE

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

Yes. I have a whole bunch of videos. Go to my channel and under playlists looking for Aluminum Boat Project

thetexanist - 6 years ago

That’s awesome man!!!!!!!!
How long is the boat?
Looks amazing!!!!
Is it stable in rough water???

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

The boat is 15' long. I use it on Lake Simcoe which is a big Lake near me (30x15 miles) and it can get rough. I've been in 4 footers and it rides through them fine. Anything bigger I don't like taking it out

Jeremy Russ - 6 years ago

I do too, looks awesome, I have a 14 ft , I'm doing the same thing to. Hope mine turns out as good as urs . Nice job.

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

+Jeremy Russ Awesome! If you have any questions as you go just ask in the comments on here

Jeremy Russ - 6 years ago

How did you fasten ur floor to your boat ? Best looking modified boat on you tube !

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

+rpb1961 I was in the same place. Paid $500 for the boat and trailer and $1300 hundred for the motor. Put about $3000-5000 in and for under $7000 I got exactly what I wanted and had fun doing it

rpb1961 - 6 years ago

Nice I have a 16 alumacraft with trailer. I was looking at new boats for 15k and up. I think I can do a lot better than 15k. You inspired me. Thanks.

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

+Jeremy Russ It is riveted down to the cross braces on the Hull. Thanks! I love how this boat turned out

Peaked and Tuned - 6 years ago

Well done. I just stripped down my 16ft StarCraft ssconsole. I think the tiller conversion is the way to go. Thanks for sharing.

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

Yeah you get way more usable space in a tiller I find on boats under 18'. Have fun with your project

Eli Merritt - 6 years ago

Nice lookin boat

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Ask The Pro DJ - 6 years ago

Where is your T-Top, looks like it you would get hot out there, its like a big frying pan?

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

A T-Top would interfere with casting, playing fish, and standing up. I live in Canada so its never hot enough here to need one.

Dallas Dubois - 6 years ago

it has a 6 pin plug in on the motorguide

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

If it is the D Shaped connector then only units with a power/transducer cable in one plug will work. Or just get the adapter from 6 pin black to 7 pin blue and you'll be all set.

Dallas Dubois - 6 years ago

i just got a motorguide W55 wireless with built in transducer what lowrance will work fir it?

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

+Dallas Dubois just about anything from 2000 on. You will need an adapter cable if it's not a 7 pin blue/grey adapter.

fredmolodih - 6 years ago

nice boat ,im do one right now. Do you know where I could get good sturdy piano hinges?

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

I got mine from a local marina. Most will have a distributor they can get stainless steel ones from. If you are in Canada try a marina that deals with CC Marine

Kyle - 6 years ago

I saw your first (before) video of this boat , and then went digging and found this. Amazing, looking to do the same to my 16 footer so I might have some questions for ya.

Lawren Wetzel - 6 years ago

Cool sounds good! Hope you have fun working on your boat

RiverDawg 1 - 6 years ago

Hey Lawren, Your project turned out nice. I'm going to use your rod locker idea for my old 14.5 Mirro-craft that I'm working on. see you on the water.

Dallas Dubois - 7 years ago

hey my name is Dallas ur videos have helped me alot in my restoration because we have the same boat i would like to send u pics cus i took it one step further 920 256 2633

Lawren Wetzel - 7 years ago

You can send me an email. Its on the about page

Moondog9322 - 7 years ago

Really nicely done! My boat is very similar to yours, but I don't have a handy rod locker like you installed. You definitely gave me some great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

Lawren Wetzel - 7 years ago

+Moondog9322 Thanks!

targetshootr - 7 years ago

Nicely done. What brand is it? Any before pics?

Lawren Wetzel - 7 years ago

+targetshootr It's not bad. Does about 28mph with a 3 blade prop. Power trim would help out big time... Really wish I had that.

targetshootr - 7 years ago

Nice. Does your 35 hp try to push the boat to the right?

Lawren Wetzel - 7 years ago

+targetshootr https://youtu.be/omzCcrBEIXo

Lawren Wetzel - 7 years ago

+targetshootr Check out the first video in the playlist for the before.

Chris Castillo - 7 years ago

I understand flush mounting the seat bracket, but when carpeting around the hole how did u keep it dwn? won't it eventually work it's way up if not pinned dwn by that collar?

Lawren Wetzel - 7 years ago

+Chris Castillo The collar was put on top to hold the carpet in place. Been two years and it's not coming up at all. Check out video #6 in this series https://youtu.be/LUa48cAtDJE

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Jiggy's Outdoors - 7 years ago

nice work... how much do you think this boat weighs?

Lawren Wetzel - 7 years ago

+Jiggy C. I really don't have any idea.

Timothy Heasman - 7 years ago

That's one good looking boat.

Mike Cawthon - 7 years ago

put a powerpole on next

Lawren Wetzel - 7 years ago

+Mike Cawthon Yes I might do the Micro Anchor next year.

smokinhic - 7 years ago

Nicely done............

Brian Ludlow - 7 years ago

You really did a great job, you should be very proud of how it came out.... I am guessing it is a 14' or 16'. Does it perform well with the 35HP ?

Lawren Wetzel - 7 years ago

+Brian Ludlow I think is just over 14'. I get between 26-29mph depending if I use the 3 or 4 blade prop. Thanks for the kind words

Trevor S - 7 years ago

looks amazing man. it's exactly what I need. I have a four stroke 30hp mercury. but no boat. maybe I'll see you out on Simcoe one day.

Lawren Wetzel - 7 years ago

+Trevor S Thanks a lot. Keep an eye on Kijiji cuz eventually you'll find a good deal on a boat.

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