FISH CONVERSION?

Q:

Doc, I own a Four Winns cuddy cabin and want to fish from it. I’d like to add a few rod holders and a livewell. Any tips?

Seth Barker St. Paul, Minnesota

A:

Boating has a nice article online about adding rod holders. If that doesn’t suit you, you can always install some sidemount rod holders, such as the ones from Perko.

As to the livewell, the simplest way would be to use a portable livewell that you bring aboard when going fishing. Water can be supplied by a pump and through-hull fitting you’d install. You might even be able to tap off an existing washdown pump with a Y-valve. The overflow can simply be a hose that you drape overboard, perhaps secured with a light line or some tie-wraps.

Catch ’em up!