I’m going to restore a boat this winter, and instead of repairing 20 years of holes in the console I thought about just starting fresh. But online selection of sizes and things to look at are slim at best…
Any suggestions? Where to look?
Thanks
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1999 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
1994 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson
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I redid mine, lamanated 1/4" starboard on all the front panel areas! Re drilled new holes and all worked well. You might need to add some backer.
Try the local manufacturers like scout, sportsman, key west, etc. up on 78. They may sell you a blank one.
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Talk to Ben. He just completed his restore on his console and turned out great! He’s got a full wood shop and all.
Leadenwahboy, if you need it for one of your Bentz-Crafts, Ulmer Boatworks is building the same console.
17’ Henry O Hornet w/ Johnson 88 spl
26’ Palmer Scott project hull
14’ Bentz-Craft w/ Yamaha 25
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Originally posted by PalmerScottLeadenwahboy, if you need it for one of your Bentz-Crafts, Ulmer Boatworks is building the same console.
17’ Henry O Hornet w/ Johnson 88 spl
26’ Palmer Scott project hull
14’ Bentz-Craft w/ Yamaha 25
Unfortunately, I don’t think they’re doing any parts for the flats boats…which Robert only built 3 of. I will ping them again and see, but I don’t think Robert even built these consoles, if I remember correctly they were taken from a different style of boat.
Wadmalaw native
1999 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
1994 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson
ISLAND ARMORY, LLC - CONTACT ME FOR ALL OF YOUR FFL NEEDS!
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Originally posted by 16bayfisherTalk to Ben. He just completed his restore on his console and turned out great! He’s got a full wood shop and all.
I’m quite capable, and debated doing myself, but I don’t want to. I’ll have enough work handling bottom paint and repairs and topside paint. I’d rather start fresh on a console. This one has DOZENS of screw holes, and some large holes in the wood sandwich area that would require a lot of work that I’m not excited about.
Wadmalaw native
1999 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
1994 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson
ISLAND ARMORY, LLC - CONTACT ME FOR ALL OF YOUR FFL NEEDS!
theres been one on columbia craigslist for awhile now, here it is, not mine, dont know who has it, just saw it on craigslist and am passing it along, GL
roughly, what size footprint and layout?
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Todd Marine Products. Google the link.
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Originally posted by Phinroughly, what size footprint and layout?
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I don’t have the measurements on hand, but here’s an old shot.
I was told they didn’t have the mold, but I sent them a message anyway to confirm.
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Wadmalaw native
1999 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
1994 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson
ISLAND ARMORY, LLC - CONTACT ME FOR ALL OF YOUR FFL NEEDS!
DWB; I think that was Marine Surplus.
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Marine Surplus like tanksgt said .
Thanks guys.
I did get a hold of Mr. Ulmer who is building the boats again. He DOES have the mold, and is going to build me a console in the future.
Can’t wait to start gathering parts to redo this thing.
Wadmalaw native
1999 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
1994 16’ Bentz-Craft flats
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson
ISLAND ARMORY, LLC - CONTACT ME FOR ALL OF YOUR FFL NEEDS!
Awesome.
A little bit harder to come by that smaller size, but know of where some could be if it doesn’t pan out. Just let me know.
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