Need ideas for my 385 explorer

coastie · #1 02-02-2010, 05:59 AM

I am looking for ideas for decking out my new tinny.
Any ideas and with photos would be good.

Cheers
Kane

deltaranger · #2 02-02-2010, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coastie

I am looking for ideas for decking out my new tinny.
Any ideas and with photos would be good.

Cheers
Kane

Check out 'tinne side console' post- has some great photos of before and after- thinking of doing it to my boat after seeing that

themullexplorer · #3 02-02-2010, 06:56 AM

hey mate,
mine is currently in process just need to stop procrastinating...
can post some picks of where im at if you want...
i got a local aluminium welder to put in supports for a carpeted plywood floor and fornt and rear casting decks...

goodluck
Andrew

Mark M · #4 02-02-2010, 09:16 AM

Not my mods, done at the Edgie factory, one of the very first.

Fuel & batteries in the rear, balanced by 88l livewell up front and heavy item storage.

Rod locker extends under front decking.

Mark M · #5 02-02-2010, 09:21 AM

Rear covers slide under the tabs on transom and tie down with elastic tags.

Switch panel and floor LED light on the bulkhead.

Mark M · #6 02-02-2010, 09:26 AM

Front deck has livewell (now has a divider) and two lockers.

Now another DC battery in the front right locker, used exclusively for Kota.

Mark M · #7 02-02-2010, 09:31 AM

Comfortable to fish 2 up, lots of bream have come over the gunnels of this little tinny.

coastie · #8 03-02-2010, 05:15 AM

Thanks Deltaranger, i'll check it out.

Andrew please post some photos of where your at.

Mark, nice tinny mate.Thanks for sharing, you have given me some ideas.
Is that a rod locker on the side, if so, whats the longest rod that fits?
How long is your tinny, it looks longer than mine, and has a 30 on it.

Cheers
Kane

Mark M · #9 03-02-2010, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coastie

Mark, nice tinny mate.Thanks for sharing, you have given me some ideas.
Is that a rod locker on the side, if so, whats the longest rod that fits?
How long is your tinny, it looks longer than mine, and has a 30 on it.

Cheers
Kane

3.75m edgetracker.

7' rods as the locker extends under the front casting deck.

Hull rated to 30hp at the factory.

cheers

themullexplorer · #10 03-02-2010, 08:13 AM

aiight ill get them up in the morning

themullexplorer · #11 04-02-2010, 02:18 AM

so like you i have a 385 explorer and i have a 20hp on the back.....

hope this helps.
both seats will also be carpeted... next im thinking extruded sides and maybe a rod locker.....?

themullexplorer · #12 04-02-2010, 02:22 AM

oh and the middle hatch at the back will be removable so the motor can lift up and the 2 rear sides are yet to have the doors/hatch cut out of them... left side in the picture will have a live bait tank.

i dont mean to hijack your thread but id appreciate feedback

dostylz · #13 04-02-2010, 05:40 AM

so this is mine

Not my work but its been mine for a few months now. Its a 395 ally craft all done by the previous owner.

coastie · #14 04-02-2010, 06:11 AM

Hey mullexplorer, looks good so far, cant wait to see finished photos.
Are you going to put full swivel seats in?
How did you get away with a 20 on the back, how does it go in the water

Dostylz, nice rig

.What size motor is on that?

themullexplorer · #15 04-02-2010, 07:48 PM

coastie: hey, yeah not too sure about seats yet... ah mine came with the 20 as a special they had on... normally the 385's come with 15's but miine is rated to 25 so yeah..... it goes really good in the water planes easily... i just need to find that thread with info about motor setup coz i think mine sits too low..... i think the extra weight will help a bit as well to be honest.

Dostylz, looks good mate. do you find you lose heaps of room with the console and seats and bimini? do you use the bimini much? do those seats swivel or are they fixed? what size motor is that and what steering setup is it??