When they needed a way to display their innovative new fishbox chiller at an upcoming tradeshow, the longtime boaters at Frostbox knew where to turn: Boat Outfitters, which had already helped with projects on their own private boats.
Discover hands-on boating knowledge in the LTB Boat Build Series. Episode 1 covers dash cuts, electrical wiring, and installation of a custom fuse panel.
While designing his family’s waterfront dream home, a Northeast Florida contractor called Boat Outfitters to build the perfect garage rigging station. Here’s what we came up with together.
Tackle storage was lacking on this customer’s 17-foot aluminum fishing boat. He worked with one of our project managers to design custom tilt-out boxes that hold a dozen large tackle trays and take up almost no space.
Thinking about replacing those old push pole holders? Here’s how one Maverick owner swapped out his original folding pole holders for new stainless steel Accon Flush Mount holders.
Justin Ballotte was named the winner of Boat Outfitters’ inaugural DIY Genius Contest in November 2024. We asked him more about the build, the boat, and how he chose and spec’d the Boat Outfitters parts he used.
The original console switch panel on this 24-year-old project boat was replaced with a new, custom-cut acrylic panel and new rocker switches. The result was a better looking, more functional dash.
Love your drop-in bait prep table but hate losing a rod holder when you’re using it? One South Carolina inshore guide came up with an “off-label” use for our 3-Rod Kite Fishing Holder that actually adds two rod holders plus a rigging and bait prep station.
Comfortable seating is in short supply on many fishing boats. That’s fine when you’re actually fishing, but for family fun days, extra seats are a welcome addition. A pair of removable forward backrests made a world of difference on this flats boat.
Got ratty old carpet under the gunwales of your flats boat or poling skiff? Replace it yourself with custom-cut foam decking! Here’s how to measure your boat, remove your old carpet and glue, and install your new under-gunwale pads.
Sometimes a custom design project works out so well that the resulting part goes into production. This raised, multi-purpose table that drops into transom-mounted rod holders is a perfect example.
With a new, all-composite structural grid installed in their 1978 SeaCamper project, it was time for RV and travel bloggers Danielle and Tommy to fabricate a new floor for the cabin using Coosa composite board.
One of the few things Tamsin Hall and Sidney Parris didn’t love about their WorldCat 295CC was the open storage bins recessed into the cockpit sides. So they worked with Boat Outfitters on a custom tackle storage unit for the same cutout.
The newest project for RV and travel bloggers Danielle and Tommy of Instagram’s popular “Slow Car Fast Home” is restoring a 1978 SeaCamper trailerable houseboat. See how they rebuilt the structural grid with Coosa composite board.
Running jet boats on rocky, fast-moving rivers like those found in the Pacific Northwest is a very different experience from the lake, bay, and ocean boating most of us are familiar with. That's why Miller needed a secure, heavy-duty phone holder added to his console.
Sea Hunt boats are wildly popular for good reason. Sea Hunt owners purchase lots of parts and materials from Boat Outfitters to customize their boats. This article highlights 5 of the coolest upgrades.
Prior to purchasing my boat, I knew the deck had some soft spots and would need to be replaced within a few years. Read this article to learn more about replacing a wood-core deck with Coosa board.
Garbage in, garbage out. The phrase was coined in the early days of computer programming to convey the idea that, since computers couldn’t think for themselves, no machine could produce good output based on bad input.
Adding a swim platform and ladder to an outboard or I/O-powered boat is well within the abilities of the average do-it-yourselfer, but it does require some careful forethought and planning. Here we go over the mounting location, ways to use your platform, and some additional considerations to keep in mind when shopping for swim platforms.
