As a boat owner you would definitely have a lot of fun taking your boat out sailing or on a fishing expedition. But by carrying out a fun do it yourself project or two, you could also enjoy time on your boat when it is not out sailing as well. Apart from routine cleaning, you can add more value to your boat by making certain accessories like a fishing rod holder, leaning post or cleaning station. These are items which are sure to come in very handy during your next fishing expedition.
This is a very simple project which you can do with the help of some regular household tools. The unique advantage of building your own fish cleaning table is that you would be able to customize it according to your preferences and space availability on the boat. In this manner, unlike with readily available structures, you can create the most functionally beneficial structure. The following are the key components to be focused on when making a fish cleaning station.
A leaning post can be installed anywhere on your boat where you feel you would need some extra support for passengers or a place to rest your arms while fishing. Since the protection offered by such structures is the most crucial aspect, you would need to focus on finding a strong frame materials. Also make sure that the structure is firmly bolted to the boat to avoid loosening during application of pressure.
A home project for making a fishing rod holder is yet another useful project to try out. This is because, rod holders may tend to be slightly expensive when purchased outside and if you make your own, you can make it in the most suitable size to fit your fishing rods as well as make it in a way that it would be compatible with the place you want to fix it. PVC tubing are the most common materials you would want to use for this purpose.