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7777 Custom Pontoon Boat Lowe Line
Estimated price for orientation: 4 200 $
Category: Pontoon and Deck Boats
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Description Year: 7777 Engine Type: Single Outboard Make: Custom Pontoon Boat Engine Make: Evinrude Model: Lowe Line Engine Model: 70 hp Length (feet): 18.5 Primary Fuel Type: Gas Beam (feet): 8 Fuel Capacity: 31 - 40 Gallons Hull Material: Aluminum For Sale By: Private Seller Trailer: Included Deck: All-Aluminum with carpet Use: Fresh Water
NO RESERVE & NOT FOR SALE LOCALLYThis pontoon boat is truly a custom craft. We refer to her as Rescue Vessel Lionfish. In 2011, she was completely redesigned/rebuilt, from the pontoons up, for search & rescue operations by Badlands Search & Rescue in central Texas. Her design is also great for fishing, bowfishing, scuba diving, photography/video, exploring, or just chilling. This boat's most exceptional feature is its 100% aluminum deck. She is the only pontoon boat I am aware of that has an all-aluminum planked deck. Most plywood pontoon decks must be completely replaced every 5-10 years.*** The owner of this boat will NEVER need to replace the deck! ***The benefits of the aluminum deck cannot be overemphasized: light weight, strong, stiff, & rot-proof. As you might expect, the deck was installed at a significant expense to us, due to the increased time/ labor involved and the high cost of extruded aluminum. Only high quality marine-grade components were used to build this boat. WHY ARE WE SELLING THIS BOAT?
100% of the proceeds of this sale will go toward my family's transition into full-time Christian mission-work abroad. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this boat. Although we will be sad to part with R.V. Lionfish, we are excited about the next chapter in our life. DIMENSIONS:
Length at deck level: 18'5"
Note: this measurement does not include the outboard motor. Add: 24"
Note: this measurement does not include the roof's overhang of the bow. Add 10"
Width (Beam): 96 3/8" (just over 8')
Height while the boat is resting on trailer (ground to rooftop): approx. 122" (just over 10')ROOF: A COVERED PORTION AND A SHADED PORTION
The covered (rainproof) portion of the roof (stern to amid ship) is 116" (just over 9.5'). This structure consists of an aluminum framework covered with aluminum sheet metal. Camo netting is affixed over the aluminum sheet metal. The camo netting helps dissipate heat in the hot summer months.
The shaded portion of the roof (amid ship to bow) is 110" (just over 9'). This structure consists of an aluminum frame with bamboo crossbars supporting camo netting. The camo netting shades the deck while still allowing a view of the sky.FUEL-RELATED:
The fuel tank is an aluminum 39-gallon tank manufactured in May 2011 by RDS. It was purchased at West Marine. There is an on/off fuel valve mounted just outside the tank for emergencies. All of the fuel hose is marine-grade. The entire length of the fuel hose, from tank to outboard motor, is housed inside PVC tubing for protection. There is a priming ball mounted conveniently near the outboard motor. SCUBA TANK HOLDERS:
Four aluminum scuba tank holders (tubes) are installed against the port side fence. The tubes are 12" tall and have 5/16" thick walls! These tubes will not dent if a scuba tank is accidentally knocked against them in rough water. Stainless eye-bolts above the tubes allow bungee cords to secure the tanks against a 2" rubber strip (mounted above the tubes) while underway. OUTBOARD MOTOR:
The outboard motor is a 70-hp Evinrude. It was recently checked out by boat mechanics at Tahoe Boats. They gave it a clean bill of health, i.e., no issues. It cranks every time & runs great. It also has a perfect prop that has only been in the water one time. SEATS:
On the foredeck there is padded box seat with the dimensions: 4.5' long x 2' wide x 21" tall. The box is made of galvalume steel. The seat's orientation is aft-to-stern. It allows those sitting on it to face any direction. The box contains the fuel tank. There is also space inside the box for gear, e.g., fenders, PFD's, the stern light pole, lines, & anchor. A heavy steel upholstered (& padded) lid keeps the contents of the seat box dry & protected from the elements. There are two stainless vents mounted through the upper stern side wall of the box seat. One of these vents the interior of the box. The other one vents the fuel tank. Across the stern there is an upholstered (& padded) padded bench seat with an adjustable back rest. It is oriented starboard-to-port. The padding is super thick and comfortable. The bench is 12" wide and 8' long. In addition to the bench being supported on each end, it is supported underneath at its center by a vertical 2"x2" aluminum square tube. You can sit looking forward with your back against the backrest OR straddle the 12" seat and face port or starboard. Having this optional seating arrangement makes for a comfy ride regardless of how you want to face. Storage of all personal gear goes under this bench seat. Nylon netting along the aluminum fence prevents personal items from falling overboard. FENCING (SIDE RAILS):
The all-aluminum fence is 32" tall. It has 11 vertical aluminum roof support poles incorporated into it. Black nylon netting (1 ¾" x 1 ¾" holes) is attached to the fencing from the deck level to the top bar of the fence. There are no gaps in the netting. The netting is even fashioned around the outboard cut-out. DRONE PLATFORM:
There is a 25" x 21" weight-bearing aluminum platform on top of the roof over the starboard stern. A removable ladder beside the outboard motor leads up to this platform. We built the platform to function as an elevated perch for a person to operate a drone. Drones can take-off and land on the roof while the operator sits/stands on the platform. The drone platform provides a 360 degree field of vision over the boat. The platform also works great for observation, navigation, fishing, and jumping. LIGHTS:
6 LED spotlights with adjustable mounts are installed along the forward edge of the roof (over the bow). Each light is 72-watts (NOT dim cheapos), and is independently controlled by a waterproof Moroso 6-space switch/fuse panel (mounted above the console just under the roof). These spotlights are oriented along a 180 degree arch (port-forward-starboard) for maximum visibility at night.
A 45" aluminum stern light pole attaches to the roof over the stern. The light pole plugs into a permanently mounted receptacle on the roof. When trailering the boat, the stern light pole can be removed from the roof and stored inside the box seat.
A bow light is permanently affixed along the bow's forward edge (centered at deck level). It is made of heavy-duty stainless steel. CONSOLE/CONTROLS:
The fuel gauge, voltmeter, keyed ignition, steering wheel, compass, 2 batteries, and Perko kill/selector switch are all mounted on the boat's fiberglass console.
The console is attached to the deck with heavy aluminum angle and stainless hardware. Vertical pieces of aluminum angle protect the bottom corners of the console. Above the console, just under the roof, is a Moroso switch/fuse panel (for the spotlights) and a VHF580 radio by West Marine. These units are both easily reached by the person driving the boat. The VHF antenna is a Shakespeare Mariner 8300 (8' tall) and is located on the roof's port side. It is mounted on a heavy stainless ratchet mount that allows the antenna to fold down to the roof while trailering the boat. ENTRY/EXIT WHILE AFLOAT:
There is a swim ladder that can be quickly attached to either the starboard or port side. The quick attach/detach mounting hardware is permanently affixed to the deck just forward of the fencing on each side (port and starboard). The forward edge of the fence functions as a convenient hand-hold while using the ladder. The deck is structurally reinforced at each entry-exit spot with thick aluminum plates (6"x43"x1/4"). CHARTPLOTTER:
I am not including a chartplotter, although I am leaving all of the associated components and wiring for a Humminbird 898c hdsi. Here is what you get (& is installed).
*a GPS antenna module mounted on the roof on a 12" stainless tube
*a tranducer mounted on the lower back side of the starboard pontoon
*a chartplotter mounting bracket on top of the console with all associated wires in place.
All you need is the chartplotter head unit, which you can score on eBay or Craigslist. Once you acquire the head unit, it only takes about 30 seconds to hook it up!2011 REBUILD: The only parts of this boat that are original are the two pontoons, cross-bars, and transom. Everything from the pontoons up was custom built/assembled in 2011, e.g., aluminum deck, console, electrical system, fuel system, gauges, roof, fencing, steering, lights, scuba tank holders, and carpet. Of course the boat's date of manufacture on the title still shows the date (1985) originally assigned to this vessel's VIN #. MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES:
Paperwork/title: all clear and in hand
This boat has only been in fresh water.
There are two custom aluminum life ring cradles on the outside of the fencing: port and starboard. Note: the life ring is not included in the sale.
We doubled the number of aluminum cross bars between the pontoons (under the deck) to maximize stiffness and load-bearing capabilities.
The edges of the deck bow (starboard, forward, and port) are reinforced with a SEAMLESS piece of heavy aluminum angle (4"x4"x1/4")--an impressive display of mig welding (& a fair share of grinding/sanding). The upper surface of this aluminum angle edge has non-skid tape attached to it. There are two 12-volt batteries inside the base of the console. One battery is for starting the outboard motor; the other one is a deep cycle battery for all 12-volt accessories, e.g., spotlights, nav. lights, gauges, sending unit, and VHF radio.
All wiring is marine-grade "tinned" wire by Ancor.
The foredeck has 2 stainless 7 ¾" cleats for tying off.
All of the fastening hardware is stainless steel.
Blue paint, blue vinyl upholstery, and blue carpet
There is an 8' aluminum hand rail (bar) mounted under the center of the roof. It is oriented aft-to-stern, and allows the crew to stabilize themselves while standing while underway.
This boat was only used 5 times since the refit--all for training purposes. CUSTOM TRAILER:
The trailer's axle has 2 tires/wheels; both tires are BRAND NEW. The wheels are great--no dents.
The axle is not malformed in any way.
There is one spare tire/wheel.
The trailer has mounting space for 2 spare tires/wheels. Only one space is occupied. The spare(s) lock onto the trailer mount to prevent theft.
All of the lights on the trailer are LED.
Aluminum stairs lead from the ground level to the deck level for easy boarding
A steel handrail leads up the stairs for safety
The trailer has a heavy swing jack with a swivel wheel
To secure the boat for transport, the trailer has a heavy duty winch with a 2" wide nylon strap and hook. Also, 4 heavy nylon ratchet straps connect the underside of the boat to the trailer (2 under the bow & 2 under the stern).
Reflective tape has been applied to the trailer for maximum visibility at night
Non-skid tape has been applied to the trailer's neck on surfaces where a person might step
The trailer's cradle (bunk) lumber and carpet were replaced 3 years ago. Both are still in great shape.
The hitch mechanism is easily managed.
The safety chains have heavy TXDOT-approved latch-hooks for quick & secure attachment. This may seem like a trivial detail, but they are high-quality, efficient, and expensive.
The neck is long (9') to allow for easier loading and unloading at boat ramps.IMPERFECTIONS:
The carpet "rippled" a little within 24 hours of installation. The ripples are super shallow and do not affect walking. To be clear, the ripples do not affect anything.
The spare tire needs replacing. Its sidewalls are starting to crack. The wheel is fine.
There is a tiny vinyl upholstery patch on the side of the box seat lid. The patch covers a tiny hole that was made when I slipped while pressure-washing the deck. The high-pressure nozzle touched a tiny spot of vinyl on the seat & made a tiny hole. If you have questions or comments let us know; I would be happy to address them over the phone if you message your number to me on eBay.Thank you for your interest. Viva la Lionfish!
Description
| Year: | 7777 | Engine Type: | Single Outboard |
| Make: | Custom Pontoon Boat | Engine Make: | Evinrude |
| Model: | Lowe Line | Engine Model: | 70 hp |
| Length (feet): | 18.5 | Primary Fuel Type: | Gas |
| Beam (feet): | 8 | Fuel Capacity: | 31 - 40 Gallons |
| Hull Material: | Aluminum | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Trailer: | Included | Deck: | All-Aluminum with carpet |
| Use: | Fresh Water |
NO RESERVE & NOT FOR SALE LOCALLY
This pontoon boat is truly a custom craft. We refer to her as Rescue Vessel Lionfish. In 2011, she was completely redesigned/rebuilt, from the pontoons up, for search & rescue operations by Badlands Search & Rescue in central Texas. Her design is also great for fishing, bowfishing, scuba diving, photography/video, exploring, or just chilling. This boat's most exceptional feature is its 100% aluminum deck. She is the only pontoon boat I am aware of that has an all-aluminum planked deck. Most plywood pontoon decks must be completely replaced every 5-10 years.
Paperwork/title: all clear and in hand
This boat has only been in fresh water.
There are two custom aluminum life ring cradles on the outside of the fencing: port and starboard. Note: the life ring is not included in the sale.
We doubled the number of aluminum cross bars between the pontoons (under the deck) to maximize stiffness and load-bearing capabilities.
The edges of the deck bow (starboard, forward, and port) are reinforced with a SEAMLESS piece of heavy aluminum angle (4"x4"x1/4")--an impressive display of mig welding (& a fair share of grinding/sanding). The upper surface of this aluminum angle edge has non-skid tape attached to it.
*** The owner of this boat will NEVER need to replace the deck! ***The benefits of the aluminum deck cannot be overemphasized: light weight, strong, stiff, & rot-proof. As you might expect, the deck was installed at a significant expense to us, due to the increased time/ labor involved and the high cost of extruded aluminum. Only high quality marine-grade components were used to build this boat. WHY ARE WE SELLING THIS BOAT?
100% of the proceeds of this sale will go toward my family's transition into full-time Christian mission-work abroad. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this boat. Although we will be sad to part with R.V. Lionfish, we are excited about the next chapter in our life. DIMENSIONS:
Length at deck level: 18'5"
Note: this measurement does not include the outboard motor. Add: 24"
Note: this measurement does not include the roof's overhang of the bow. Add 10"
Width (Beam): 96 3/8" (just over 8')
Height while the boat is resting on trailer (ground to rooftop): approx. 122" (just over 10')ROOF: A COVERED PORTION AND A SHADED PORTION
The covered (rainproof) portion of the roof (stern to amid ship) is 116" (just over 9.5'). This structure consists of an aluminum framework covered with aluminum sheet metal. Camo netting is affixed over the aluminum sheet metal. The camo netting helps dissipate heat in the hot summer months.
The shaded portion of the roof (amid ship to bow) is 110" (just over 9'). This structure consists of an aluminum frame with bamboo crossbars supporting camo netting. The camo netting shades the deck while still allowing a view of the sky.
100% of the proceeds of this sale will go toward my family's transition into full-time Christian mission-work abroad. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this boat. Although we will be sad to part with R.V. Lionfish, we are excited about the next chapter in our life. DIMENSIONS:
Length at deck level: 18'5"
Note: this measurement does not include the outboard motor. Add: 24"
Note: this measurement does not include the roof's overhang of the bow. Add 10"
Width (Beam): 96 3/8" (just over 8')
Height while the boat is resting on trailer (ground to rooftop): approx. 122" (just over 10')ROOF: A COVERED PORTION AND A SHADED PORTION
The covered (rainproof) portion of the roof (stern to amid ship) is 116" (just over 9.5'). This structure consists of an aluminum framework covered with aluminum sheet metal. Camo netting is affixed over the aluminum sheet metal. The camo netting helps dissipate heat in the hot summer months.
The shaded portion of the roof (amid ship to bow) is 110" (just over 9'). This structure consists of an aluminum frame with bamboo crossbars supporting camo netting. The camo netting shades the deck while still allowing a view of the sky.
FUEL-RELATED:
The fuel tank is an aluminum 39-gallon tank manufactured in May 2011 by RDS. It was purchased at West Marine. There is an on/off fuel valve mounted just outside the tank for emergencies. All of the fuel hose is marine-grade. The entire length of the fuel hose, from tank to outboard motor, is housed inside PVC tubing for protection. There is a priming ball mounted conveniently near the outboard motor. SCUBA TANK HOLDERS:
Four aluminum scuba tank holders (tubes) are installed against the port side fence. The tubes are 12" tall and have 5/16" thick walls! These tubes will not dent if a scuba tank is accidentally knocked against them in rough water. Stainless eye-bolts above the tubes allow bungee cords to secure the tanks against a 2" rubber strip (mounted above the tubes) while underway. OUTBOARD MOTOR:
The outboard motor is a 70-hp Evinrude. It was recently checked out by boat mechanics at Tahoe Boats. They gave it a clean bill of health, i.e., no issues. It cranks every time & runs great. It also has a perfect prop that has only been in the water one time. SEATS:
On the foredeck there is padded box seat with the dimensions: 4.5' long x 2' wide x 21" tall. The box is made of galvalume steel. The seat's orientation is aft-to-stern. It allows those sitting on it to face any direction. The box contains the fuel tank. There is also space inside the box for gear, e.g., fenders, PFD's, the stern light pole, lines, & anchor. A heavy steel upholstered (& padded) lid keeps the contents of the seat box dry & protected from the elements. There are two stainless vents mounted through the upper stern side wall of the box seat. One of these vents the interior of the box. The other one vents the fuel tank. Across the stern there is an upholstered (& padded) padded bench seat with an adjustable back rest. It is oriented starboard-to-port. The padding is super thick and comfortable. The bench is 12" wide and 8' long. In addition to the bench being supported on each end, it is supported underneath at its center by a vertical 2"x2" aluminum square tube. You can sit looking forward with your back against the backrest OR straddle the 12" seat and face port or starboard. Having this optional seating arrangement makes for a comfy ride regardless of how you want to face. Storage of all personal gear goes under this bench seat. Nylon netting along the aluminum fence prevents personal items from falling overboard. FENCING (SIDE RAILS):
The all-aluminum fence is 32" tall. It has 11 vertical aluminum roof support poles incorporated into it. Black nylon netting (1 ¾" x 1 ¾" holes) is attached to the fencing from the deck level to the top bar of the fence. There are no gaps in the netting. The netting is even fashioned around the outboard cut-out. DRONE PLATFORM:
There is a 25" x 21" weight-bearing aluminum platform on top of the roof over the starboard stern. A removable ladder beside the outboard motor leads up to this platform. We built the platform to function as an elevated perch for a person to operate a drone. Drones can take-off and land on the roof while the operator sits/stands on the platform. The drone platform provides a 360 degree field of vision over the boat. The platform also works great for observation, navigation, fishing, and jumping. LIGHTS:
6 LED spotlights with adjustable mounts are installed along the forward edge of the roof (over the bow). Each light is 72-watts (NOT dim cheapos), and is independently controlled by a waterproof Moroso 6-space switch/fuse panel (mounted above the console just under the roof). These spotlights are oriented along a 180 degree arch (port-forward-starboard) for maximum visibility at night.
A 45" aluminum stern light pole attaches to the roof over the stern. The light pole plugs into a permanently mounted receptacle on the roof. When trailering the boat, the stern light pole can be removed from the roof and stored inside the box seat.
A bow light is permanently affixed along the bow's forward edge (centered at deck level). It is made of heavy-duty stainless steel. CONSOLE/CONTROLS:
The fuel gauge, voltmeter, keyed ignition, steering wheel, compass, 2 batteries, and Perko kill/selector switch are all mounted on the boat's fiberglass console.
The console is attached to the deck with heavy aluminum angle and stainless hardware. Vertical pieces of aluminum angle protect the bottom corners of the console. Above the console, just under the roof, is a Moroso switch/fuse panel (for the spotlights) and a VHF580 radio by West Marine. These units are both easily reached by the person driving the boat. The VHF antenna is a Shakespeare Mariner 8300 (8' tall) and is located on the roof's port side. It is mounted on a heavy stainless ratchet mount that allows the antenna to fold down to the roof while trailering the boat. ENTRY/EXIT WHILE AFLOAT:
There is a swim ladder that can be quickly attached to either the starboard or port side. The quick attach/detach mounting hardware is permanently affixed to the deck just forward of the fencing on each side (port and starboard). The forward edge of the fence functions as a convenient hand-hold while using the ladder. The deck is structurally reinforced at each entry-exit spot with thick aluminum plates (6"x43"x1/4"). CHARTPLOTTER:
I am not including a chartplotter, although I am leaving all of the associated components and wiring for a Humminbird 898c hdsi. Here is what you get (& is installed).
*a GPS antenna module mounted on the roof on a 12" stainless tube
*a tranducer mounted on the lower back side of the starboard pontoon
*a chartplotter mounting bracket on top of the console with all associated wires in place.
All you need is the chartplotter head unit, which you can score on eBay or Craigslist. Once you acquire the head unit, it only takes about 30 seconds to hook it up!2011 REBUILD:
The only parts of this boat that are original are the two pontoons, cross-bars, and transom. Everything from the pontoons up was custom built/assembled in 2011, e.g., aluminum deck, console, electrical system, fuel system, gauges, roof, fencing, steering, lights, scuba tank holders, and carpet. Of course the boat's date of manufacture on the title still shows the date (1985) originally assigned to this vessel's VIN #. MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES:The fuel tank is an aluminum 39-gallon tank manufactured in May 2011 by RDS. It was purchased at West Marine. There is an on/off fuel valve mounted just outside the tank for emergencies. All of the fuel hose is marine-grade. The entire length of the fuel hose, from tank to outboard motor, is housed inside PVC tubing for protection. There is a priming ball mounted conveniently near the outboard motor. SCUBA TANK HOLDERS:
Four aluminum scuba tank holders (tubes) are installed against the port side fence. The tubes are 12" tall and have 5/16" thick walls! These tubes will not dent if a scuba tank is accidentally knocked against them in rough water. Stainless eye-bolts above the tubes allow bungee cords to secure the tanks against a 2" rubber strip (mounted above the tubes) while underway. OUTBOARD MOTOR:
The outboard motor is a 70-hp Evinrude. It was recently checked out by boat mechanics at Tahoe Boats. They gave it a clean bill of health, i.e., no issues. It cranks every time & runs great. It also has a perfect prop that has only been in the water one time. SEATS:
On the foredeck there is padded box seat with the dimensions: 4.5' long x 2' wide x 21" tall. The box is made of galvalume steel. The seat's orientation is aft-to-stern. It allows those sitting on it to face any direction. The box contains the fuel tank. There is also space inside the box for gear, e.g., fenders, PFD's, the stern light pole, lines, & anchor. A heavy steel upholstered (& padded) lid keeps the contents of the seat box dry & protected from the elements. There are two stainless vents mounted through the upper stern side wall of the box seat. One of these vents the interior of the box. The other one vents the fuel tank. Across the stern there is an upholstered (& padded) padded bench seat with an adjustable back rest. It is oriented starboard-to-port. The padding is super thick and comfortable. The bench is 12" wide and 8' long. In addition to the bench being supported on each end, it is supported underneath at its center by a vertical 2"x2" aluminum square tube. You can sit looking forward with your back against the backrest OR straddle the 12" seat and face port or starboard. Having this optional seating arrangement makes for a comfy ride regardless of how you want to face. Storage of all personal gear goes under this bench seat. Nylon netting along the aluminum fence prevents personal items from falling overboard. FENCING (SIDE RAILS):
The all-aluminum fence is 32" tall. It has 11 vertical aluminum roof support poles incorporated into it. Black nylon netting (1 ¾" x 1 ¾" holes) is attached to the fencing from the deck level to the top bar of the fence. There are no gaps in the netting. The netting is even fashioned around the outboard cut-out. DRONE PLATFORM:
There is a 25" x 21" weight-bearing aluminum platform on top of the roof over the starboard stern. A removable ladder beside the outboard motor leads up to this platform. We built the platform to function as an elevated perch for a person to operate a drone. Drones can take-off and land on the roof while the operator sits/stands on the platform. The drone platform provides a 360 degree field of vision over the boat. The platform also works great for observation, navigation, fishing, and jumping. LIGHTS:
6 LED spotlights with adjustable mounts are installed along the forward edge of the roof (over the bow). Each light is 72-watts (NOT dim cheapos), and is independently controlled by a waterproof Moroso 6-space switch/fuse panel (mounted above the console just under the roof). These spotlights are oriented along a 180 degree arch (port-forward-starboard) for maximum visibility at night.
A 45" aluminum stern light pole attaches to the roof over the stern. The light pole plugs into a permanently mounted receptacle on the roof. When trailering the boat, the stern light pole can be removed from the roof and stored inside the box seat.
A bow light is permanently affixed along the bow's forward edge (centered at deck level). It is made of heavy-duty stainless steel. CONSOLE/CONTROLS:
The fuel gauge, voltmeter, keyed ignition, steering wheel, compass, 2 batteries, and Perko kill/selector switch are all mounted on the boat's fiberglass console.
The console is attached to the deck with heavy aluminum angle and stainless hardware. Vertical pieces of aluminum angle protect the bottom corners of the console. Above the console, just under the roof, is a Moroso switch/fuse panel (for the spotlights) and a VHF580 radio by West Marine. These units are both easily reached by the person driving the boat. The VHF antenna is a Shakespeare Mariner 8300 (8' tall) and is located on the roof's port side. It is mounted on a heavy stainless ratchet mount that allows the antenna to fold down to the roof while trailering the boat. ENTRY/EXIT WHILE AFLOAT:
There is a swim ladder that can be quickly attached to either the starboard or port side. The quick attach/detach mounting hardware is permanently affixed to the deck just forward of the fencing on each side (port and starboard). The forward edge of the fence functions as a convenient hand-hold while using the ladder. The deck is structurally reinforced at each entry-exit spot with thick aluminum plates (6"x43"x1/4"). CHARTPLOTTER:
I am not including a chartplotter, although I am leaving all of the associated components and wiring for a Humminbird 898c hdsi. Here is what you get (& is installed).
*a GPS antenna module mounted on the roof on a 12" stainless tube
*a tranducer mounted on the lower back side of the starboard pontoon
*a chartplotter mounting bracket on top of the console with all associated wires in place.
All you need is the chartplotter head unit, which you can score on eBay or Craigslist. Once you acquire the head unit, it only takes about 30 seconds to hook it up!2011 REBUILD:
Paperwork/title: all clear and in hand
This boat has only been in fresh water.
There are two custom aluminum life ring cradles on the outside of the fencing: port and starboard. Note: the life ring is not included in the sale.
We doubled the number of aluminum cross bars between the pontoons (under the deck) to maximize stiffness and load-bearing capabilities.
The edges of the deck bow (starboard, forward, and port) are reinforced with a SEAMLESS piece of heavy aluminum angle (4"x4"x1/4")--an impressive display of mig welding (& a fair share of grinding/sanding). The upper surface of this aluminum angle edge has non-skid tape attached to it.
There are two 12-volt batteries inside the base of the console. One battery is for starting the outboard motor; the other one is a deep cycle battery for all 12-volt accessories, e.g., spotlights, nav. lights, gauges, sending unit, and VHF radio.
All wiring is marine-grade "tinned" wire by Ancor.
The foredeck has 2 stainless 7 ¾" cleats for tying off.
All of the fastening hardware is stainless steel.
Blue paint, blue vinyl upholstery, and blue carpet
There is an 8' aluminum hand rail (bar) mounted under the center of the roof. It is oriented aft-to-stern, and allows the crew to stabilize themselves while standing while underway.
This boat was only used 5 times since the refit--all for training purposes. CUSTOM TRAILER:
The trailer's axle has 2 tires/wheels; both tires are BRAND NEW. The wheels are great--no dents.
The axle is not malformed in any way.
There is one spare tire/wheel.
The trailer has mounting space for 2 spare tires/wheels. Only one space is occupied. The spare(s) lock onto the trailer mount to prevent theft.
All of the lights on the trailer are LED.
Aluminum stairs lead from the ground level to the deck level for easy boarding
A steel handrail leads up the stairs for safety
The trailer has a heavy swing jack with a swivel wheel
To secure the boat for transport, the trailer has a heavy duty winch with a 2" wide nylon strap and hook. Also, 4 heavy nylon ratchet straps connect the underside of the boat to the trailer (2 under the bow & 2 under the stern).
Reflective tape has been applied to the trailer for maximum visibility at night
Non-skid tape has been applied to the trailer's neck on surfaces where a person might step
The trailer's cradle (bunk) lumber and carpet were replaced 3 years ago. Both are still in great shape.
The hitch mechanism is easily managed.
The safety chains have heavy TXDOT-approved latch-hooks for quick & secure attachment. This may seem like a trivial detail, but they are high-quality, efficient, and expensive.
The neck is long (9') to allow for easier loading and unloading at boat ramps.IMPERFECTIONS:
The carpet "rippled" a little within 24 hours of installation. The ripples are super shallow and do not affect walking. To be clear, the ripples do not affect anything.
The spare tire needs replacing. Its sidewalls are starting to crack. The wheel is fine.
There is a tiny vinyl upholstery patch on the side of the box seat lid. The patch covers a tiny hole that was made when I slipped while pressure-washing the deck. The high-pressure nozzle touched a tiny spot of vinyl on the seat & made a tiny hole.
All wiring is marine-grade "tinned" wire by Ancor.
The foredeck has 2 stainless 7 ¾" cleats for tying off.
All of the fastening hardware is stainless steel.
Blue paint, blue vinyl upholstery, and blue carpet
There is an 8' aluminum hand rail (bar) mounted under the center of the roof. It is oriented aft-to-stern, and allows the crew to stabilize themselves while standing while underway.
This boat was only used 5 times since the refit--all for training purposes. CUSTOM TRAILER:
The trailer's axle has 2 tires/wheels; both tires are BRAND NEW. The wheels are great--no dents.
The axle is not malformed in any way.
There is one spare tire/wheel.
The trailer has mounting space for 2 spare tires/wheels. Only one space is occupied. The spare(s) lock onto the trailer mount to prevent theft.
All of the lights on the trailer are LED.
Aluminum stairs lead from the ground level to the deck level for easy boarding
A steel handrail leads up the stairs for safety
The trailer has a heavy swing jack with a swivel wheel
To secure the boat for transport, the trailer has a heavy duty winch with a 2" wide nylon strap and hook. Also, 4 heavy nylon ratchet straps connect the underside of the boat to the trailer (2 under the bow & 2 under the stern).
Reflective tape has been applied to the trailer for maximum visibility at night
Non-skid tape has been applied to the trailer's neck on surfaces where a person might step
The trailer's cradle (bunk) lumber and carpet were replaced 3 years ago. Both are still in great shape.
The hitch mechanism is easily managed.
The safety chains have heavy TXDOT-approved latch-hooks for quick & secure attachment. This may seem like a trivial detail, but they are high-quality, efficient, and expensive.
The neck is long (9') to allow for easier loading and unloading at boat ramps.IMPERFECTIONS:
The carpet "rippled" a little within 24 hours of installation. The ripples are super shallow and do not affect walking. To be clear, the ripples do not affect anything.
The spare tire needs replacing. Its sidewalls are starting to crack. The wheel is fine.
There is a tiny vinyl upholstery patch on the side of the box seat lid. The patch covers a tiny hole that was made when I slipped while pressure-washing the deck. The high-pressure nozzle touched a tiny spot of vinyl on the seat & made a tiny hole.
If you have questions or comments let us know; I would be happy to address them over the phone if you message your number to me on eBay.Thank you for your interest. Viva la Lionfish!