Trophy Pod Project

[A-a-Ron]

For those who want to follow along I will post progress along the way, hopefully it’s helpful to some people, might even intice you to do the same. Some winter season entertainment at the very least.

Week 1; Swim grid off, leg off, engine out and cleaning up the sludge mess left below. Great chance to clean/tidy up wiring, change bilge/well pumps, etc. Almost ready for getting measured up for the pod, then patch all the holes and send it off mid-Dec for pod install. Likely putting a hard top on her as well.

 

[Capt_Ed]

What model Trophy is it and what's your overall plan, also do you have a budget

 

[A-a-Ron]

What model Trophy is it and what's your overall plan, also do you have a budget

2052 WA (2006 model year). Going brand new OB, 90% decided on the Merc 250, pending design/engineering of the pod. New kicker also. Likely hard top as well. Not sure how “professional” I’m going to re-do the deck space, I’m pretty good with fibreglass, that may end up as a project in a couple years (just something functional for now). Would like to stay south of $50k but in reality it’ll creep to $55k

 

[wildthing]

what you doing with the leg and housing ? inner and out if its a gen 2 alpha?

 

[A-a-Ron]

what you doing with the leg and housing ? inner and out if its a gen 2 alpha?

Trying to get a few bucks out of it, same with the motor... got someone coming tmw for the whole powertrain, but if it doesn't work out I can message you. Yes its Alpha one Gen 2.

Edit: got a few quick bucks out of the motor & leg, flogged the old kicker too. That’ll maybe pay for the pod… lol

 

[big rock]

2052 WA (2006 model year). Going brand new OB, 90% decided on the Merc 250, pending design/engineering of the pod. New kicker also. Likely hard top as well. Not sure how “professional” I’m going to re-do the deck space, I’m pretty good with fibreglass, that may end up as a project in a couple years (just something functional for now). Would like to stay south of $50k but in reality it’ll creep to $55k

Great thread A-a-Ron. I’m also curious how you will finish the deck where the inboard cowling sits. Look forward to some more pictures.

Thanks.

 

[searun]

The old engine bay looks like a perfect place to build a killer insulated fish locker!

 

[A-a-Ron]

Well she is off to the shop now for pod build/install, if all goes to plan late Feb/early March motor installation. Decided on the Mercury 250, deposit paid and she’s sitting at the dealer just waiting.

A 200 was likely ample for the boat, but I tend to run heavy/loaded, I cross the straight several times a year, and got a good deal so what the hell. The pod is designed for it & it gets reinforced with a transom plate (inside) & tied into old motor mounts. Plus nobody ever wished they had less power.

Still can’t believe it’s a V8 and weighs only 527lbs. I guess I forgot to take a pic all sanded & gel coated…

 

[Rain City]

I can't imagine the feeling of uncrating a brand new engine (or two). Must feel like Christmas.

 

[Capt_Ed]

I can't imagine the feeling of uncrating a brand new engine (or two). Must feel like Christmas.

I wish I could find the sense in putting a couple 140 Suzukis on the back of my 2459, it would be so mentally satisfying. No financial sense but so much fun.

 

[A-a-Ron]

I can't imagine the feeling of uncrating a brand new engine (or two). Must feel like Christmas.

Trying not to get too excited until it’s mounted and I can feast my eyes on it completed… but yeah it’s gonna be better than Christmas for sure.

 

[SpringVelocity]

It will be a completely different boat.

 

[A-a-Ron]

 

[Rain City]

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Every time I see a pod I get jealous

 

[Capt_Ed]

Every time I see a pod I get jealous

Isn't that the truth

 

[A-a-Ron]

Pod installed and hard top underway… looks goofy without motors. Clock is ticking to get her done so I can fish a few times before April…

 

[Tightlines22]

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Wow that looks like it’s designed/engineered to hold a ton of weight!

 

[A-a-Ron]

Wow that looks like it’s designed/engineered to hold a ton of weight!

Reinforced well too…

 

[BC Buoy]

Pod installed and hard top underway… looks goofy without motors. Clock is ticking to get her done so I can fish a few times before April… View attachment 89759View attachment 89760

Interesting what you've done with the passenger seat. Room for storage underneath and table on the back

 

[A-a-Ron]

Interesting what you've done with the passenger seat. Room for storage underneath and table on the back

Interesting thing to notice, but you have been on the boat a few times Was gonna put a padded cushion on there, a good little look-back seat while trolling.