Pimp My Canoe

[raisinrat]

Here are the Add-ons I have decided on so far.
Stabilizer





Fish Finder Mouunt (LCR MOunt)


Cabela's Anchor Lock (flush mount)


The Trailer on the other hand I can't make up my mind it is between this one,


And this one (sut-200-s)


Top one is from Harbor Freight it goes for 299.99 or so but it is a foot short has is. The 2nd one is from Cabelas and fits it perfectly and runs me about 665.99. The top one may be to narrow tho inside the well it messures something 38 inches. My Canoe has width of 40". Hey rootbeer do you have any pics.

What do you guys think.

[Chrome steel]

Now your talking go anywhere anytime GOODLUCK....

[salmonslammer]

Lookin Sweeeet!!!!!

Still need to get a couple of rod holders for it... I put some netting up on the sides and under the seat to store my kack in...Keeps it out of the swill!!!

I used to fish out of a canoe alot in college up at CMU...Lots of good times with that boat. I even rigged up a sail for it on a camping trip...Worked great!!!

[raisinrat]

This is the rod holder I may go with.

[Rupestris]

raisinrat,

That Harbor Freight trailer is the one I have. The bunks are adjustable.

It is rated for 14' boats but I've had no problem hauling a 15' canoe with it. For less than the price of the Cabelas trailer you could have the HF trailer extended a foot or so.

If you look at some of the trailers for Drift boats, the rear overhang is quite long.

I'll try to get out to the garage and measure exactly how far the rear of the boat extends from the bunks and from the tail lights. (shhhh... I'm at work right now ). I'll let you know. I need to get it out of the garage this weekend and will get some pics so you can see how it fits onthe trailer.

[raisinrat]

Thanks man it looks like I will be getting a Nissan 3.5 hp new for under $600. That is first then the fish finder. Going up to Alcona at the end of May I have to have those two things by then. Plus the money for the trip I get the Stabilizer has well. Then the trailer, holders are coming some where in between all this. If anybody would like to make a donates to this Canoe of $55 I will take them out for a Smallmouth trip down here on my home waters. lol

[rootbeer]

Mr. Rat-
No pic's of my rig. From what I can see, you are way ahead of me in rigging up your canoe! I took more of a bargain basement homemade approach, but given the choice, your rig looks like it will be a sweetheart!

[raisinrat]

we will see I think it will take about a month or two or maybe more to get everything I need I will post the final product when it's done. I fanyone has any ideas for a Duck blind for this I would like to here or see them has well.

[Rupestris]

I just measured the overhang. From the tail lights to the transom is about 48". Because the bunks extend past the tail lights, the rear edge of the bunks is only 32" from the stern.

HTH,
Chris

[raisinrat]

I was thinking about buying two more bunk rail mount and make one long rail alot like this one here.

[Rupestris]

Originally Posted by raisinrat

I was thinking about buying two more bunk rail mount and make one long rail alot like this one here.

Now thats a good idea. I use ratchet straps to hold the boat down. I found that if I crank the front strap down too tight it leaves the rear of the boat kinda light. I've had the bunks rotate a little but not enough to do cause concern.

Being an aluminum boat it doesn't hurt anything. With a glass or composite canoe, having too much pressure on the hull at the front roller could cause some stress.

The full length bunks could really help spread the weight. I'm going to have to look into doing something similar. Thanks for the tip.

Chris

[raisinrat]

hey did you take those pics of it yet.

[Rupestris]

Nope. Thats the weekend project. I have to get the garage cleaned out and there are bikes and patio furniture holding the boat captive.

On top if that, my sister-in-law is moving to Georgia. She brought over boxes of stuff she doesn't want to take with her. Guess where my son put 'em?

Thats right. In the boat.

I'll try to have 'em up Saturday afternoon.

[7iron]

Go to WWW.espnoutdoors.com and click on Bass Tech, they just tweeked a kayakfor bass fishing , might get a couple of ideas there.

[Ranger Ray]

One thing to think about with a trailer is storing the canoe upright. If you get a trailer were the canoe is stored upside down, you wont have to worry about water filling canoe (no drain plug). I used to do lots of canoing and a trailer with storage really works nice. Just a thought.