Organizing a 16' Aluminum fishing boat--suggestions?
 

Thinking up some solutions for organizing a 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.

Thanks!

Organizing a 16' Aluminum fishing boat--suggestions?
 

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Thinking up some solutions for organizing a 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.

Thanks!

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.

Organizing a 16' Aluminum fishing boat--suggestions?
 

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Thinking up some solutions for organizing a 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.

Thanks!

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, rainsuit, 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'em!.

Ray

Organizing a 16' Aluminum fishing boat--suggestions?
 

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Thinking up some solutions for organizing a 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.

Thanks!


Plano and a few other companies make waterproof storage boxes, with lids
sealed with an O-ring. You might consider one of these for high-value items
like cameras, handheld radios, etc., and stuff that cannot be allowed to get
wet, like your first aid kit. I found one at Gander Mountain that had a lift
out tray for small items, and a carrying handle on the top. Nice. And, the
box itself has enough indentations. It's the orange one on this page:
http://www.mtmcase-gard.com/products...dry_boxes.html

Organizing a 16' Aluminum fishing boat--suggestions?
 

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wrote in message
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Thinking up some solutions for organizing a 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.

Thanks!


Plano and a few other companies make waterproof storage boxes, with lids
sealed with an O-ring. You might consider one of these for high-value
items like cameras, handheld radios, etc., and stuff that cannot be
allowed to get wet, like your first aid kit. I found one at Gander
Mountain that had a lift out tray for small items, and a carrying handle
on the top. Nice. And, the box itself has enough indentations. It's the
orange one on this page:
http://www.mtmcase-gard.com/products...dry_boxes.html



Uh oh - unfinished sentence: "...enough indentations that you can place
lures on top and they won't slide off."

Organizing a 16' Aluminum fishing boat--suggestions?