How hard is it to convert side console to center console?

[Trevordog]

I am purchasing what we believe is a 1976 16' Starcraft Kingfisher. It is in rough condition, but has good bones. I would like to convert this side console boat into a center console fishing boat. Do the cables run under the floor? My thought was to put a pedestal seat in front and rear, (maybe a casting box), and then a few other seats. The lakes around me are 9.9 max, so I have to consider my weight too. I attached a photo of the boat.

Any thoughts? Anyone know of a project on this site that I can use as a reference.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[nbaffaro]

Re: How hard is it to convert side console to center console?

From the looks of things you will probably be redoing the floor while you are in that boat. The cables typically run down to the floor then to the side. Unless you have hyradulic steering the cables almost always come in from the starboard(right) side of the boat. You probably could run the same cables since cente consoles are typically further back than side consoles. But that is a huge maybe. Tiller steer is not as much fun but it does open up the floor plan quite a bit.

You can buy pre-made fiberglass center consoles or you could build one yourself.

There are tons of starcraft projects on here. Hard to nail down just one.

Good luck and keep us updated.