My 21 AR195S build

[mwalker4]

Do you get ESPN on that monitor?

 

[Jtlacrozmaster]

Hey Justin! Another question for you - I love that Yeti cooler that you've got. Can you comment at all regarding it's overall fitment on the boat? Can someone comfortably sit in the seat behind the captains chair with the cooler there? Does it fit well into any of the storage compartments? Would you recommend it overall? Love the wheels, that makes it really nice for lugging 100 lb+ full cooler!

 

[Yamahaul]

Hey Justin! Another question for you - I love that Yeti cooler that you've got. Can you comment at all regarding it's overall fitment on the boat? Can someone comfortably sit in the seat behind the captains chair with the cooler there? Does it fit well into any of the storage compartments? Would you recommend it overall? Love the wheels, that makes it really nice for lugging 100 lb+ full cooler!

few things to consider. its heavy, and you have to muscle it into the boat. it does fit, but if you look closely there is not a lot of room for the rear seat maybe a small kid. also that cooler will not fit in any storage compartment. I use the yeti bag cooler and the small one that came with the boat and it seems to work well for 4. also the cooler will have to serve as the table since its taking up the table spot. it does have pros and cons for having just 1 cooler.

 

[Justin2431]

Agree with yamahaul. Pros and cons. Works as a table and a seat if needed. Already had the cooler so size and fitment wasn’t a thought when I bought it. About the only thing I would change is the color to white.

 

[Yamahaul]

any updates on the trolling motor? I'm anxious to see the mount install. Soon I'll follow suit. you'll be my tester

 

[Justin2431]

Not yet still waiting on them to be shipped out. They were on back order

 

[Justin2431]

Sneak peek on the 195 trolling mount

 

[Skin6061]

Not sure if it has changed on the newer boats but if not you may want to upgrade to led on the trailer lights. The stock one with bulbs in the older trailer seems to blow blind easily

 

[Justin2431]

This is what I ended up with for the Minn Kota. I mounted it differently than the traditional down the side. Just the look I was going for with the motor off the boat. Powdered coated the same as the tower.

 

[Yamahaul]

This is what I ended up with for the Minn Kota. I mounted it differently than the traditional down the side. Just the look I was going for with the motor off the boat. Powdered coated the same as the tower.

DAAAMN. how was it securing the bolts up front?

 

[Justin2431]

Not fun! Had to cut in a 2inch port hole and fill with an access cover. All fit nicely behind the back rest so it’s hidden. All in all though I really like how it turned out. To me doesn’t look to out of place.

 

[malmana]

Great stuff!! I've been waiting on my 195S (on order since 8/27). Regarding the sound system. I ordered a 6 channel fusion amp SG-DA61500. I plan to start with the stock speakers but also ordered 2 tower (wet sounds Recon 6 POD). I'm not looking for crazy "in da club" loud sound but enough to hear at full throttle. BTW - I was surprised at how large these 6.5 tower speakers are. I have huge hands (see pic). As this is a smaller boat I can't imagine what the 8 or 10's would look like. I liked the 6 pod because the tower attachment was in a white cover. Some others were chrome or whatever. This particular attachment will only fit the 2nd tower bar. Be careful as the two tower bars are of different diameter and some tower speakers will only fit a certain diameter. I really dig the your new trailer wheels. Please send product info/link. Thanks - looking forward to more input.

 

[FTBS311]

Great thread. You weren't lying about those straps. Picked up our boat Saturday and after a 2.5hr drive home we noticed 1 strap completely gone! Amazon Primed some new buckle straps the minute i walked in the house! Just did a big order for some additional Sea Dek and my Thrust Vectors.

 

[Drfast555]

How easy was the amp install? What type of connectors did you need to buy? Or did you need to splice into wires?

 

[Justin2431]

How easy was the amp install? What type of connectors did you need to buy? Or did you need to splice into wires?

Amp install is pretty easy. I used to water proof connectors on everything. I ordered them online as all local places want an arm and a leg for them. I don’t remember splicing anything.

 

[Justin2431]

Yeti cooler was swapped out for a smaller more manageable size. Still no table use but makes more space for the seat.

 

[Yamahaul]

Yeti cooler was swapped out for a smaller more manageable size. Still no table use but makes more space for the seat.

Blue looks good. I did the same thing except went with a white pelican 30. made in USA

 

[MisfitBoy99]

@Justin2431 what rims did you get and how much did they cost?

 

[Justin2431]

@Justin2431 what rims did you get and how much did they cost?

I’ll try and find the paper work. Came from discount tire

 

[PastMaster32]

This is what I ended up with for the Minn Kota. I mounted it differently than the traditional down the side. Just the look I was going for with the motor off the boat. Powdered coated the same as the tower.

That is some amazing fabrication there! Your shop or did you farm it out?