I made several full size mock ups until I decided on this one! I focused on making it extremely comfortable for two people to ride in... it makes everything so enjoyable.
@@jamesfiore8620 my 1966 13 whaler is slowly turning into a clutter lol. After installing the 50 Merc I keep adding random things to it .. I gotta balance the weight a tad more. So far the 15 gallon tank is under the front seat
Initially I had 2x2 aluminum L channel sections glued to the deck with 3m 4200 on the inside of the console and then blind screws attaching the console to the L channel. In Marthas Vineyard sound the chop can be crazy and eventually a small portion of the deck near the L channel started to delaminate. So now I have the channels still there in addition to running a bead of 4200 all the way around the console. Really solid now!
@@jamesfiore8620 Thanks for the info!!! I think I would like to attempt something like this for my 13 footer. What fiberglass fabric did you use, and how many layers?
I am not sure how much of the steering cable you can see in the video. The manufacturers says not to bend any tighter than an 8" radius. I have one bend that is about 6" and it has not cause any issues. Very smooth and free turning.
Very nice build. Im trying to figure out what I'm doing with mine now. This looks awesome
Thanks! Hopefully my build gives some ideas.
I’m not a huge fan of the large consoles on the 13 whalers , but this one is nice. Very clean and simple
I made several full size mock ups until I decided on this one! I focused on making it extremely comfortable for two people to ride in... it makes everything so enjoyable.
@@jamesfiore8620 my 1966 13 whaler is slowly turning into a clutter lol. After installing the 50 Merc I keep adding random things to it .. I gotta balance the weight a tad more. So far the 15 gallon tank is under the front seat
Nice job dude
I love it. Do you have any videos of it underway? I’d like to see it underway and how handles in the water.
Handles just like any other whaler. Because the console is so comfortable it is easier to send it hard through rough water (for a 13 whaler that is)
great build !
Sweet build man!
Thanks! It has totally transformed the boat into something so much more enjoyable.
Excellent build ! Did you use 1 part paint or 2 part paint or gel coat ? Thanks.
dude this looks great. i was thinking of the same thing. I'm not this handy tho
Killer build! How is your console attached to the hull? I have the same hull, I like your rear reck solve.
Initially I had 2x2 aluminum L channel sections glued to the deck with 3m 4200 on the inside of the console and then blind screws attaching the console to the L channel. In Marthas Vineyard sound the chop can be crazy and eventually a small portion of the deck near the L channel started to delaminate. So now I have the channels still there in addition to running a bead of 4200 all the way around the console. Really solid now!
Very nice
Any plans for a platform on the bow?
Love what you did. What plywood did you use? Was it 1/2 inch for everything?
I used 1/2 inch the entire console.. it was over built so 3/8ths or even 1/4 would have saved on weight. The back deck was 3/4 which worked out great.
@@jamesfiore8620 Thanks for the info!!! I think I would like to attempt something like this for my 13 footer. What fiberglass fabric did you use, and how many layers?
@@lkoecher609 Use epoxy. I just used 4oz glass and did two layers over everything.
What did you do with the steering cable? I know youre not supposed to make too sharp a bend.
I am not sure how much of the steering cable you can see in the video. The manufacturers says not to bend any tighter than an 8" radius. I have one bend that is about 6" and it has not cause any issues. Very smooth and free turning.
Nice
How did you attach the console to the deck?
look through some of the other comments. Due to the whaler construction you basically have to glue it (3m 4200).
Would you be willing to make the console and sell it?
Or at least give out or sell the plans for it so I could make one?
Pimpin
haha it feels like it!
lots of dead weight!