New modifications to a 195cc

[rscott]

I recently called my local Boaters World to inquire about the cost of StarBoard material to make a few things for my boat. The sales person told me that that much material would cost a small fortune, I already knew that, and he suggested I go to a local plastics recycler. He said "I buy mine for my own projects there all the time". Long story short, they had all kinds of StarBoard, still has the plastic peel from the factory on it, .40 / pound, thats forty cents per pound! I bought two sheets of 3/4 X 24 X 44 for $14.00 each. Those pieces would cost over $100 each through Marine supply stores. Anyway here are a few pictures of some of the things I've made so far.
The first pic is of a vertical rod storage holder for the front of the center console.
The next one is of a mount I made for the electronics to conserve space in the console.
The last one is a quick release mount for my trolling motor.

[NCangler]

Excellent tip! Thanks for sharing that.

[fridaysoff]

RSCOTT,
Great work. Thanks for the pictures. Thats what winter time is for, to make new toys for the summer.
John D.

[NJWardy]

Nice modifications. I am currently looking to install my VHF in a similar fashion. I may just cut out the round access panel to fit my radio and do the flush install to the back of the electronics compartment. Anyone else ever do this or think of a reason not to?

[rscott]

I thought of that too, but I usually have other stuff piled in there when I'm fishing and access to it would have been a problem. There certainly is enough room depth wise to do it though.
Roger

[Thfireman]

Man, I wish the 195DC had room to do that. I had to mount the Lowrance on the top right dash and the VHF under the dash. No room for much more. Here is the link for my photo before the radio was installed.
http://www.triumphowners.net/forums/...5&d=1181179065