building interior of fishing boat.

[mooneyes]

what are some things that you guys have put in or forgot to put in and really wish you would have while building an interior on your fishing boat? I wish I had money to buy tons of electronics but thats not what im askin for, just wanna know what layouts work or dont work for that matter and certain stuff like that. I fish lakes and smaller rivers. thanks for the input

[SimilarIsland]

Cupholders, places to put release tools, and a place to keep my cell phone.

[gregg52]

kansas city

they got some pretty little ladies !!!!

[SimilarIsland]

kansas city

they got some little ladies !!!!

Yes we do!

[shizzy]

more storage. many different compartments instead of one or two large ones.

[JimBuck]

One of the nicest/cost effective additions last year was a set of magnetic tool holders. I put one in the front and one in the back. I keep all of my release tools and spare hooks, lures etc. on em' and they can handle a pretty good beating heading across the lake. I've only got a 16 ft. so anything to keep me organized is fine by me. Cost me 15 for 3 different sizes at the tool shop from the north.

Also, I think you can never have too many rope cleats.

[solbes]

- Stretch cargo nets to either side of the bow. Works perfect for jackets, towels, lifejackets, hats, anything that you lose out the back when at speed.

- 2 Hatch covers (bow and drivers console), 1 net holder, and 1 pocket sleeve (for loose stuff, cell phone, etc) that I attach with snaps. They are all made out of the marine vinyl you can find at craft stores.

- Fish ruler. I've got a 48" ruler on the port side of the boat. Still optimistic for that 42"+ pike.

- I'm adding a 4 rod organizer w/ tubes into the port side storage this winter. Too many tangles in the past and I don't like to leave them out with kids.

You can never be too organized with a 16' boat!

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Power outlets

[pulleye16]

Water proof storage...and lots of it.

[boatfixer]

Lots of good suggestions!

How about some LED lights

[Eric Wettschreck]

If you're building.............

Run a few extra sets of wires to the bow and stern cuz hey, ya never know.

Speaker wires just in case.

You can't build in enough WATERPROOF storage.

Cupholders are a must.

[mooneyes]

great info keep it coming

[SimilarIsland]

I installed two extra cigarette lighter/adapters on wires (hidden) for plugging in various electronic devices - lights, GPS's, phones, radios, cameras, etc. Works awesome.