Ideas for having a back deck built

[that guy]

I recently bought a 18 ft Kenner. The one thing I don't like is the lack of a back deck. My question is does anyone know where I could have one fabricated in the Lake Charles area or has anyone done the same and have pics or ideas they wouldn't mind sharing? Thanks for any input!

[swamp snorkler]

If you've never done fiberglass it could be tough. Someone can put one in for you for under $700 maybe a little more depending on what you want done, how big/nice you want it.

[that guy]

Idk there is only about 3 1/2 to 4 ft to actually use and id need a decent size hatch to get to batteries and havea place for a back seat for the wife.

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[ChrisD]

Borrowed my buddy's 18' Kenner this week this is what he had kind of hard to see it let me know I can get you some more pics ImageUploadedByTapatalk1366250665.841146.jpg

[breambuster]

Looks almost like something on those carolina skiff kit boats

[that guy]

Originally Posted by ChrisD

Borrowed my buddy's 18' Kenner this week this is what he had kind of hard to see it let me know I can get you some more pics Attachment 49274

yeah thats exactly what i'm looking for. do you know where he had it made or if it came with the boat?

[Lake Chuck Duck]

I dont like the kenner's with the deacks like that because of the ones I've, seen it stays nasty and filthy under there due to it being harder to keep clean. May problem is that the batteries arent protected from the salt water really.

I would prefer the solid closed up back deck with hatches and compartments. My 18 Kenner just has the 2 compartments in the corners with the gap in between.

[meaux fishing]

here's what my kenner back deck looked like. It was an 18'6" boat. It came like that from the factory though I think

[meaux fishing]

the middle wasnt a sealed compartment and there was a slit between the deck and the wall in the middle for water to pass to the back of the boat. There was a livewell on one side and a battery compartment on the other

[ScubaLatt]

Call Max at Olmstede shipyard in LC or AAA fiberglass, also owned by an olmstede brother.

[that guy]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

the middle wasnt a sealed compartment and there was a slit between the deck and the wall in the middle for water to pass to the back of the boat. There was a livewell on one side and a battery compartment on the other

Cool deal, I need something like that to cover up the batteries and all the wires. And an elevated spot for someone to fish off the back would be nice. Thanks for the pics!

[that guy]

Originally Posted by scubalatt

call max at olmstede shipyard in lc or aaa fiberglass, also owned by an olmstede brother.

ok, i'll do that, thanks

[SGib]

Let me know what they say cause my boat is same way. Battery box on one side live well on other with open space in middle

[that guy]

Originally Posted by SGib

Let me know what they say cause my boat is same way. Battery box on one side live well on other with open space in middle

will do. mine is different though, i dont have anything in the back its all one level except for the front. my batteries, cable and all that good stuff are in the wide open

[that guy]

Originally Posted by chrisd

borrowed my buddy's 18' kenner this week this is what he had kind of hard to see it let me know i can get you some more pics Attachment 49274

does your buddy's boat have a seat on the back bench? And when you see him could you ask if that is factory or if he had it put in if you dont mind

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by that guy

does your buddy's boat have a seat on the back bench? And when you see him could you ask if that is factory or if he had it put in if you dont mind

I have seen other Kenners with that back shelf before...It is all open underneath it Im pretty sure

[Lake Chuck Duck]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

I have seen other Kenners with that back shelf before...It is all open underneath it Im pretty sure

x2, Batteries are still pretty much exposed.

[ChrisD]

Originally Posted by that guy

does your buddy's boat have a seat on the back bench? And when you see him could you ask if that is factory or if he had it put in if you dont mind

Yah ill talk to him today I know the deck is not factory was put in after and yah there was a plate mounted for a seat ill get some more pics and see where it was made

[that guy]

Originally Posted by ChrisD

Yah ill talk to him today I know the deck is not factory was put in after and yah there was a plate mounted for a seat ill get some more pics and see where it was made

Ok, thanks

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