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Yes, I've owned a side console for two years. Love it. Wide open cockpit and I haven't had an issue with fly rods on the console side. Just takes a little guiding to get them in and out of the racks. I also rack a 7-foot bait caster on that side. I had Metal Fabrication of Tallahassee build me a custom "shelf" for my plotter/fishfinder with a rod and cup holder. Installed it to the face of the console. Works great.

Usually only require tabs when it's choppy. The skiff does lean a tad at idle, but once on plane it levels right out. The Mosquito likes to fly. I also move to the center of the boat when loading on the trailer to balance the hull.

I usually fish with my 120-pound dog and there's plenty of room for him to move around or lay down. Keep the Engel 25-quart on the port side up against the bulkhead.

Easy to pole and floats extremely shallow. The weight difference between a center and side console is a couple hundred pounds.

Buffalo Bob is about to take delivery of his side console Mosquito in a few weeks.

Shoot me a PM if you want more info.

 

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Here you go, Gad. Buffalo Bob is having Metal Fab build a similar one for his side console and they are shipping it to BT to install. The interior base is 3/8" King Starboard, so if I change units I can easily adapt.

 

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Here's the close-up shot I was looking for earlier.

 

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Good-looking rig, dbs. I use my port live well for a fish cooler/garbage receptacle with a bag of ice. Good idea on the seacock, though. Even with the rubber plug cinched down tight mine will sometimes ooze just a bit of water. Doesn't matter in my case but that is a great suggestion for those contemplating a build and wanting more dry storage.

 

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I own a BT mosquito and your custom shelf I like and to save some room I would have the email address to see what they can build for me.

Thanks TW

Sorry Tim. I just saw your inquiry. Metal Fabrication of Tallahassee is who built mine.

Here's a link:
https://www.microskiff.com/threads/custom-casting-platforms-tarpon-cages.66678/

 

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Cable steering is standard. Hydraulic is optional. I added mine later and glad I did. Much easier to do at the factory, though. The hydraulic is not available in tilt steering, but I've found I can stand and drive mine without hunching over and I'm almost 6' 3"

 

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I took delivery in December 2017, so if hydraulic steering is now standard, that's a great feature.

My boat is kept at a remote location, so can't check the placard. Maybe Buffalo Bob can assist with that?