My tinny before & after!

[TomMc]

Gday Fellas!
I have finnaly finished the work to my 12 foot quintrex explorer...
The boat had a floor and casting decks already so the main things i added where electronics...
Enjoy the pictures and descriptions!!!

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/myboat.jpg
This is an image of the boat before i picked it up, take note of the 4 seats.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSCF2637.jpg
First thing i did was remove 3 of the seats to allow room up the front for a casting platform, easier acces to anchor and so the motor arm at the back wouldnt hit the other chair.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00563.jpg
This is my boat with the tarp on it, i originally had a cheap boat cover for it but because it is exposed to the elements it lasted a whole 6 months befor it went brittle.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00571.jpg
I got this idea off a bot for sale on ebay, the white pipe bended and connected together helps keep the water off the tarp, it does an awesome job!
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00572.jpg
Another picture to help you guys get the idea.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00576.jpg
I brought this seat from cabelas in america, i got it out here for around 50 bucks, it is very comfterble and is the only seat in the boat. The captain has got to be comfterble right? :lol:

[TomMc]

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00586.jpg
Also from cabelas i brought 4 scottys, 2 of this kind and 2 of the quickdraws.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00583.jpg
This is a scotty quick draw rod holder, they are not here in Australia and the only shop you can purchase them from is cabelas. The idea is you can keep pressure on a fish when it strikes by lifting the rod back towards you then lifting it out. (see below)
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00584.jpg
This is what happens when you bring the rod holder backwards, it lets you keep pressure on a fish.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00574.jpg
Now this is a fluro light which lights up the floor of the boat at night, great incase you drop a hook or one of them pesky sinkers.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00575.jpg
This is my radio, since i wont be taking this boat outside I decided id just go for a cheap one and started looking at ebay, i think i got this for $40 delivered.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00581.jpg
This is where i keep the aerial when not in use. The rod holder is to hold my bait board as seen later.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00582.jpg
This is how i have my tansducer mounted. Great for if you do beach launches so you can move your transducer up.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00592.jpg
The bilge pump, incase something does go wrong.

[TomMc]

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00579.jpg
This is where I have all my wiring.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00578.jpg
My switch pannel and cig lighter.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00587.jpg
I brought a motor arm and have placed this on my boat because when i kept the boat down the back shed there was bumps in the road and this kept it up high. I also use an extra two jockey straps to guarentee it doesnt fall off.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00590.jpg
I replaced the metal rope with this blue rope as i dont want to lose my eye!
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00595.jpg
My bait board, i got it for $26 at blakes marine last weekend while they had there huge sale on.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00596.jpg
In the holder.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00594.jpg
This is the burley bucket i made up, it has two big snapper sinkers inside.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/Tom_McAlister/DSC00597.jpg
The final product....

Hope you have enjoyed the photos...
Any questions PM me...

[Dog Catcher]

What took you so long Tom ?????? :rolling laughter:

Looking good mate

[xtosea]

What an effort champ, wicked stuff. Lovin it. For someone your age you did well.
Good onya Tom

[HSV]

Great job on the boat tom

[TomMc]

Cheers for the comments!

[fishinf]

thats a nice bream/bass boat tom good work on the mods

[BONECRUSHER]

how good is cabelas, why dont we have a store like that here. boat looking good.

[storms72]

Great work Tom, You will really appreciate your efforts once you get out on the water in your boat now!:headbang:

[borisboga]

wow, very nice Tom, very nice...
maybe you give me a hand on mine tooo ha?
Welldone mate...

[TomMc]

wow, very nice Tom, very nice...
maybe you give me a hand on mine tooo ha?
Welldone mate...

Thanks for all the comments people!


Boris I dont come cheap!
My last job paid $6.50 an hour!!:rolling laughter::duel:

[borisboga]

Let me think if I can afford it Tom:rolling laughter:

[Bees Knees]

Great effort with the boat Tom. Everything you need there.

Also, I'll pay you $7 an hour.. See you 7am sharp on Saturday... Dont be late :blow up me:

[TomMc]

Great effort with the boat Tom. Everything you need there.

Also, I'll pay you $7 an hour.. See you 7am sharp on Saturday... Dont be late :blow up me:

:rolling laughter::rolling laughter::rolling laughter:
Thanks! but it probabley wouldnt cover petrol costs:lol:

[Bees Knees]

:rolling laughter::rolling laughter::rolling laughter:
Thanks! but it probabley wouldnt cover petrol costs:lol:

Mate, you need to be a little more cunning... Catch the BUS.. Dont be late:ohhh yeah::ohhh yeah::rolling laughter::rolling laughter:

[quintrex101]

Mate, you need to be a little more cunning... Catch the BUS.. Dont be late:ohhh yeah::ohhh yeah::rolling laughter::rolling laughter:

lookin nice tom,


sounds like i will be buying my boating gear for cabelas, thanks for the info tom ! :yahoo:

[TomMc]

Mate, you need to be a little more cunning... Catch the BUS.. Dont be late:ohhh yeah::ohhh yeah::rolling laughter::rolling laughter:

I knew this concession card would be used one day!:rolling laughter::rolling laughter:

[mad996]

Nice stuff mate

[TomMc]

Cheers

[A Pirate]

looks like a well set up boat thereTommc reminds me to post detailed pics like yours!

well done