A couple more tubes got welded in. I really like the thick tubes, the smallest tubes we are using in the top is 1 1/4, and the legs we are going with 2 inch, I’m excited to see the progress! It was about double the price to use the thick and larger tubes, but I really like shiny poles in boats, and I thought it was worth it. These larger sch 40 tubes should give me years and years of good looks, and great shade! I always thought the skinny tubes just look cheap, and had an old boat that every wave we hit we were always welding on the tower. I think these will hold up nicely!
And it’s dirty, but it’s finally where it goes. We got all the new motor supports built, welded painted and installed, and the engine lines up great.
But then we also had our first big problem. And it looks like something I’m just going to have to live with. Here’s our new motor box. Looks like the captain is just going to have to swing his legs over to the side while driving as the old box with the foot rest didn’t have the clearance. Not the way I would have wanted it, but it doesn't affect the fishing or boat performance, so it's not a big deal...something to improve on the next one!
