Alaska bulkhead on a 19 angler

Lead Chucker · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 1:52 am Post subject: Alaska bulkhead on a 19 angler

Hi Im new here. I have been looking at the 19 angler and would like to know if any one has thought of putting a Alaska bulkhead on one. We do a lot of winter trolling. It would be easier to heat if it was enclosed other than the fabric closure. I have heard that fabric is hard to deal with in freezing temps.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 2:53 am Post subject:

Lead Chucker-

Yes, it's been done:

The boat currently is owned by Greg (boat name: Aurelia), and, if I remember correctly was converted by Joe (boat name: R-Matey), but I'll let them tell their story to you and point you to the articles discussing the conversion/modification.

Good Luck and Have Fun!

Joe. Teeth

Aurelia · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:43 am Post subject:

Joe did the magic on our boat and here is his album from the original work.

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album230&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

10 years later, the bulkhead is holding strong and only need some recent TLC to stay looking good.

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album2034&id=20140116_195404_resized&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

We normally have the doors wide open because we keep a permanent enclosure on the back but we have used those doors to lockup a few times for security when leaving the boat unattended at "less secure' docks. They would be great for holding heat in and the width of the double doors really is important. If the opening was as narrow as the standard bulkhead door, I would have removed the bulkhead at least partially for our use. Feels like one big room with those double doors. Thanks Joe!

Greg

South of Heaven · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:08 pm Post subject:

This is torture! I want a 19 so bad! LOL

chromer · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:20 pm Post subject:

South - you are due

South of Heaven · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 1:32 pm Post subject:

chromer · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:14 pm Post subject:

i think its ok to steal the thread - it keeps it near top

South of Heaven · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:46 pm Post subject:

T.R. Bauer · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 10:06 pm Post subject:

Yeah its been done - C-Dory did it themselves but somehow the stupid boat got 3 feet longer.....

Lead Chucker · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:40 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply's. That pic looks really good.

dotnmarty · Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:36 pm Post subject:

Sure the solid bulkhead is classy, but the canvas dropdown works very well in all seasons too. Get a nice stable Mr. Buddy propane heater, crack a window, and off you go. Just be careful on that slippery ramp.

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:42 am Post subject:

I had a 2 pc zippered down the middle with isinglass made for my 16. I think it was about $400.

dotnmarty · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:35 pm Post subject:

Blueback · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:05 pm Post subject:

Kushtaka · Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 12:53 pm Post subject:

This would make your boat feel much smaller in a permanent sort of way. An open back to the cockpit is a tradeoff, but your boat has traded off three feet of what wasn't a huge cockpit already. The open back makes that whole space contiguous. There are ways to make curtains work better. I'd be certain to exhaust those options before I made a permanent modification and spend extra $$ to have a result less satisfying than an easier and more flexible option (like adding a small opening in the curtain and increasing the size of your heater).