Ron White wrote:

Rather than look on the internet, I would go to someplace that has some
small fishing boats on display, boat shows are good for this. Find the ones
you like, take measurements and pictures. Then design your own using the
info you developed.
When I designed my console here are some of the objectives that were
important to me .
I wanted to house as many mechanical items as possible in the console.
These were, batteries (3) engine oil tanks, trim tab pumps, macerator pump
for fish box, auto pilot pump, fuel tank switching valves and I wanted to
attach my tee top to it as well in a manner where the bolts where accessible
from inside the console. A clever idea that Contender uses.
You can take a look at my web site and see some pictures of the inside of
the one I made for this boat. As far as construction, you can make one from
plywood and fiberglass over it and either paint or gelcoat the finish. You
can make a wooden console look as good as a factory molded one but it will
require some work on your part. The console you see on my web site is about
1/2 wood and 1/2 foam core. It was easier to make areas of it wood rather
than put a lot of small wood inserts where I would need to screw or bolt
thing, screws tend to pull out of foam core.

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Ron White
My boatbuilding website is:
www.concentric.net/~knotreel

Ron,
Very nice. I would imagine that boat moves along quite nicely with those 225's.

Your requirements are very similar to mine. I want everything inside the console
with the ability to lock certain items (radio, etc) behind doors. The fishing
boxes behind the leaning post are on the list with a drop down shelf for
bleeding fish.

I don't want a tee top as nice as they are. I have a draw bridge to contend with
and rumor has it they are going to start charging by height when they raise the
bridge.

I plan on using 1/2" acx plywood, glassed at seams and painted.

I have been scouring the local boatyards and harbors as you suggested. I keep my
digital camera with me for things I like.

My project can be seen at http://boat.nbrigham.com
As you can see I have some work cut out for me. Put a new 125 Merc Sal****er
Classic on the boat this weekend. I plan on replacing the deck either this year
or next.

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Tailgunner
1973 22' Aquasport