Casting deck

trophyhunter · #1 03-25-2018, 08:08 AM

I’m thinking about building a casting deck for my 14.5’ Lund. I’d like to see some of your projects and I’m open to suggestions, thanks.

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dodger · #2 03-25-2018, 02:40 PM

I have a 14.5’ Alumacraft. The casting deck is a catch 22 scenario. If I was fishing by myself all the time I would love it to be a little larger. As it is now it is a bit small but leaves room on the floor for fishing when someone is with me.

I have used the casting deck several times and find it a bit wobbly for the size of the boat.

Just a couple of personal comments. Good luck and post a pic of the finished result.

Dodger.

thumper · #3 03-25-2018, 08:19 PM

Here's casting deck on my 14' Harbourcraft. It is simply marine ply, covering the front bench seat and extending right to the bow. There's a kayak hatch installed to access the 'bilge'. On a v-hull, a high casting deck can be wobbly for us seniors who are no longer too steady, but an H-bar or other device to lean against can solve that problem.

When there's two in the boat, a portable swivel chair is used by the passenger, and the casting deck is used for all of their junk!

P6170602 by Andrew Whittick, on Flickr

Vermin · #4 03-25-2018, 10:10 PM

what I started with
boat1.jpg

and what I ended up with

boat2.jpg
boat3.jpg

trophyhunter · #5 03-26-2018, 06:13 PM

Nice work guys, Some good ideas on where to start. Vermin I’m from edmonton and just wondering where you got the carpet and rough pricing?
Cup holders too! Lol

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Vermin · #6 03-26-2018, 10:46 PM

I got the carpet for it at lowes of all places. It's not marine grade by any stretch but so far it's holding up well.

I believe it was this one

trophyhunter · #7 03-28-2018, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vermin

I got the carpet for it at lowes of all places. It's not marine grade by any stretch but so far it's holding up well.

I believe it was this one

Ok thanks

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owlhoot · #8 03-29-2018, 09:35 AM

My 14' Lund DLX has two bench seats, front and rear, It has a flat floor between the seats making a nice walking area, The lower floor keeps your center of gravity down, handy in the windy south here.