Tackle center under ladder on the Billfisher

[Nomad]

I think there is some wasted space under the ladder leading up to the helm that would be great for a small tackle center with drawers that open to the centerline of the boat. I store my trash can there now and I'm sure I could find a spot for that!

[Malu Lani]

I like it as a large trashcan spot outside.

[Professor]

I like it as a large trashcan spot outside.

I'm with Malu Lani. 5 gallon bucket cut on one side so it doesn't interfere with the old man going up to the bridge.

[yellowfin1]

Agree with trash can storage. On some boats it might be a good spot to store life size rubber dolls?

[Knot Now]

I use the area under the stairs for a trashcan also.

I have been considering a tackle center under the seat which would require changing the hinged portion of the cabin opening to a sliding forward configuration or lift off type.
Did I mention I have already raised my seat 2"?
IMHO raising the seat is the best improvement for the time and $$$.

[Wizard]

Guys, are you talking about one of these?

[nelle]

Hey charlie,I havebeen thinking about the samething for my boat .I own a cabinet shop in Lakeside and could fabracate these tackle boxes,I would like some input on design and it would be nice if I could build 3-4 units to help keep the cost down,if we could get 3 or 4 people interested to help pay for material I would be willing to donate my time & shop

Curt Shaw
cell 619 981 9246

[iclypso]

Curt,
Having a 23' Billfisher, I'm always trying to find better ways to utilize the space that I have. I'm not sure if the area under the ladder is the same as the 26' but I'm definitely interested in adding something like this to the boat.

Dan

[scuttlebutt]

I am interested in putting a tackle box on the starboard side behind the shower/head. Plenty of room and a good place to cut bait. I have a tall cooler strapped there now where we cut bait and store drinks plus another seat. 8 to 12" deep by 3' to 4' would be cool and useful. I have my life ring on the bulkhead behind the ladder. Just a thought. Tried to get Steve to do it but he balked at it.

[Nomad]

You can put me down if we can design it to be lockable and water resistant (hate to get the gear wet when we wash down the boat!). I know it won't be water proof but will need to be a tight fit to keep indirect water out. Hey Glenn, has that ever been a problem on yours? Let me know what you think the cost might be.