Dawn Patrol 1710
The 1710 features 9 rod racks and tubes total. Seven forward and 2 back. Racks are
CNC milled from Starboard and Seadeck is used under the gunnels. Most spinning rods fit between the bulkheads (100") without needing the rod tubes. Under gunnel LED lights are available as an option. Large 1.5" PVC conduits house the electrical lines and fuel lines on the port and starboard sides, respectively
The front hatch features large ,deep ,gutters to prevent water from getting into the dry storage area. The gutters are drained below the floor and into the bilge. Locking Southco latches keep your valuables safe while flush mounted stainless steel butt hinges prevent line snags. Below the hatch is the removable 14 gallon fuel tank. The tank is constructed of 6061 Aluminum and is mounted at 4 points using non porous material to prevent corrosion. The fuel fill is positioned directly above tank fill to prevent back pressure and allow for "dip stick" type quantity gaging. To further instill confidence in remaining fuel, the tank is equiped with a sight glass. The sight glass never lies!!
The rear hatch features the same latches and hinges as the front hatch. Gutters are drained directly to the bilge. Circuit breaker panel, battery on/off switch, and trim tab controller, are all mounted to the rear bulkhead inside the hatch in a corrosion resistant enclosure. There is nothing that is hard or impossible to reach, remove, or replace. The entire rear floor is easily removable. This allows for easy access for bilge replacement or additional . The fuel filter is attached to the starboard wall within an arms reach.
All hardware is stainless steel or aluminum. Pop up bow light and cleat provide snag free forward casting area while toe rails prevent fly lines from blowing off the bow. Nearly 70" of forward casting platform allows for sure footed stability.
3-D surface model
Plug and mold construction
Plug ready for final waxing
Plug after base primer coat
Plug waxed up and ready to make a mold
Plug and Mold
Finished mold released from plug
Deck outside skin under vacuum
Deck Mold
Deck out of mold ready for paint.
Hull outside skin under vacuum
Hull and Deck assembled and ready for paint
Ready for rigging
The finished product!