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Snapper
 
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My son and I got a kick out of Fishinwhits post on the rebuild of his 16 footer, he did a great job. Thought I'd post some pics of a recent upgrade we did on a small Sea Ark. Didn't get any good "before" shots but the boat hull had been put through its paces by a couple serious fisherman (good folks). We stripped her down and did some minor repairs also beefed up the hull and fabricated an aluminum deck/storage structure up front. Cut storage in the back bench, layed in some new wiring along with new bilge and livewell pumps. Shot the hull with camo base paint and went to work rigging a simple and fun jon.  Before Picture 
Inside of hull painted and decking and hatches installed. Front deck area holds two coolers/livewell, (when 2 hatch covers removed), 6 gallons gas, one battery, and storage for pfd's and toolbox. Rear storage carries one battery, drybox, signal gear. 
Exterior painted, cami and general purpose lights added 
Light guard, and fold down/removable flounder rail (cross braces have been added to rail, not shown) 
Josh (Wishiniwasfishin) supplied most of the "elbow grease" on the project 
Tony here is the modified rail. It drops down or is removable. Brackets are for flounder light. Bolted connection at base, tie in to light guard and flounder light connected using ball detent pins 
Primary flounder light attached. Bow lights all swivel down as well 
The "After" Picture 
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Trigger
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Trigger
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| Thats a cool looking boat. I re-done one a while back but yours is much nicer.
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Grouper
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I like that style rail, lets see the new pics. Never seen one like that.
Capt. Tony BlantonCertified Marine Technician Powerpole dealer and Outfitting specialist SAMS SA Marine surveyor
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Snapper
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Nice work 
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Sailfish
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Looks good guy's. A perfect dual purpose kick around boat. 
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"Just cause it's new, doesn't mean it's worth a Damn."
Pensacola, Fl
Custom 23ft Mako Pilothouse w/ twin DF-140 Suzuki's
162 Scout w/ C-90 Yamaha
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Ruby Red Lip
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| this is a similar rebuild to what i'm lookin to do whenever i get me a boat(hopefully will be in the market for a 14-16 ft fixer upper in about 4 or 5 months). i might be comin to you guys for advice or help.
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