Front compartment lid Mods

[Larry33kc]

I have 2003 and I would like to know if anyone has done any Mods to there front compartment lid to make it easier to get into it.

I hate that I have to fight all my rods to get any tackle out of it so I am thinking about cutting it in the middle and makeing it hinge the regular way and also toward the middle.

I would like to see PICS and ideas if anyone has them

 

[chad202]

Why are you fighting rods? Are your rods not in the rod storage compartment on the side? The only mod I thought about doing was change the hinges around so the center compartment opened to the rear. This way I could just turn around, sqwat down and get my tackle.

 

[Larry33kc]

When I have my rods on the deck to fish and I need in the compartment I will push them over and they always slide back in my way before I get the lid closed.

So I thought I would cut it in the middle to hinge half of the lid to the middle

 

[chad202]

Oh. What I do is when I stop to fish, I slide my rods(i only keep 3-4 on the deck) all the way back where it is wider and that way they don't get in my feet or in the way of the storage lid.

 

[dspencer]

Larry, Just a thought but instead of cutting the lid why don't you just put the hinges on the starboard side and put a piston to keep the lid open. Like on the rear lids.

Just a thought. I have one with no compartment at all. Anybody put one in theirs?

 

[froggy]

Some of us are changing the hinges so the compartment will open from the front. The only worry is if you forget to snap it shut and go for a run, the compartment lid will open and you might get a surprise. In order to keep Murphy at bay, we are installing a second lid hold down---a bungee device that Darris uses to hold the rear cowling on the XR 2001 (the same as was used to hold the engine cowling on the pre-alien, performance cowlings). This gives you a 'visual' check before departing to the driver's seat. Incidentally, it will not get in the way either.

Next will be a, stainless tube, handrail, that follows the windshield contour and stands a couple inches above it (easier to mount/dismount in a rough wind).

Just my $.02

froggy

 

[GFinch]

Next will be a, stainless tube, handrail, that follows the windshield contour and stands a couple inches above it (easier to mount/dismount in a rough wind).

:beer: Soon before I fall. Please!

 

[chad202]

Froggy, how about pics of the compartment lid.

 

[Larry33kc]

Great ideas,, I like the grab rail idea I could use one of those

 

[fishnfireman]

I turned the lid around on my old 2003..

I have also changed one of the lids on my 21 prosport. so it opens to the inside.


I am going to do the grab rail as Froggy is......just have not done it yet..
A good model would be from the gambler boats. I loved the one my old 209 had..