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| Organizing a 16' Aluminum fishing boat--suggestions? |
Question:
Thinking up some solutions for organizing 16’ 4- bench aluminum fishing boat--stuff like where to strategically store vests, tackle, etc. Obviously, plastic bins come to mind for stuff like spare parts, emergency equipment, etc. For commonly used items (pliers, knives, tackle, etc), I can't use those suction cup caddies (rough inside surface)--maybe some plastic c-clamps and cargo netting...
I'm not experienced enough to be drilling holes in my boat (yet), so if any experienced angler has a tip or two on creative storage/fishing,
I'm all ears.
Answer:
12" wide pieces of carpet glued to each side of each seat make a nice place to lay tackle so it won't slide off. Glue pieces of Styrofoam to the gunwales, you can keep lures, hooks etc. there.
I'm a great believer in vertical rod holders, both on my 24' boat and on my 14' aluminum fishing boat. Either the commercial types or the PVC (on the little boat). I attach them so I can run with the rods up and out of the way, they are great place to set the net out of the way, etc. I am also a believer in using dry-bags (e.g., from Cabela's) to hold gear such as first-aid box, rain suit, camera, binocs, etc. Keeps them safe and dry and I can place them anywhere in the boat I want. The best place for your vests is to wear them!
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