Well, I dropped the boat off to Ricky Aucoin in wanting to have a center console built. Not thinking much about it, I told him I needed a console put in this spot and need about so much room on each side. I new that Rick would put his mind to it and do something special, but that dude went way beyond that point. I think I am gonna have to keep a cover on it so I can get through the gas station without getting beat up with questions.















Pictures don't do it any justice. The welds look like they came from a mold.

That looks awesome! Expect nothing less from Rick!!

Now dat's a fancy design and looks fine!!!!!

You should have seen all the locals at the boat launch, I thought I was gonna have to pressure wash the gizz out that sucker from them dudes drooling over it so bad. Its definatly a one of a kind! Got to say that I don't think I will ever go back to a tiller with my gator tail. FOR ME, hydraulic steering is the way to go. No torque, I can sit back and let the wheel go and the boat stays going streight, did slow me down a bit, but I think it needs a little tweaking cause of the weight distribution. Really hurt my feelings when that prodrive left me in its dust. Oh well, time to dig in the motor a little more.

Kinda has me thinking.... I want a center console!

It looks dang good!

Like we were saying, Cut those wedges!

Very nice. I really like how he put a radius into the side, along with the crimp.

like i said its way too METRO 4 me, but it didn't cost me a dime...
'mais enjoy dat ting rite der Paul Darrin u and ur serpintude, u!

Aucoin does some of the best work I have ever seen!

Its not your grandpaws boat dat for sure.

SWEET! Cant wait to get mine.

Paul that thing looks good we made my Hyd unit last weekend gonna try and put it together this weekend and next. Then all I have to order is my helm pump.

Blaze, that guys number I gave you in Florida will give you a great deal if you call him. He is a great guy to deal with and stands behind his sale.

Have fun rigging, I got over 40 hours into mine and still have to hook up lights a bilge and clean up a few things. Thats not including the work that Rick did.

Also got to thank Kyle, Hoyt and Mike at gator-tail, without them I would still be outside trying to bleed that damn system.

Thanks for that number gonna try the one we made for right now. I closed on my house last monday so thats one thing out of the way but still got a couple more things to get done. Looking at yours makes me wanna hurry and finish mine. I like that console looks bad ass

Dang Sweet rig fo sho !!!!!

Congrats to all that was involved in puttin' it together !!!!

Paul that console is really nice. Hats of to you cuzz!! Were the best place to get a radio.

Actually ebay seems to be the place that I am finding super good deals on stereo equipment. Funny you ask cause I was just searching ebay for amps and more speakers.

damn good looking

that thing is BADD ASSSS.

is that a hot foot throttle as well ?

No, that is the reverse brake. Funny though, cause everyone asks that.

Sweet looken rig.

oohhhhh very nice for sure!

Looks great!


What kind of speeds do you get with that rig? I am curious because I also have a 18x48 Aucoin bateau with a GTR 35. I have an EVT exhaust on it now, but thinking about the carb kit. Do you have any head work done or just the exhaust and carb kit?

Thanks for the help.

paul where did you get your hyd steering system from or did you order it from gator tail. b/c i have the helm pump and hoses i just need the side mount ram. i have found a few on the net but i was looking for a few more places to check to see if i can get it any cheaper.

I bought it from http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/ ask for John and tell him your looking for the hydro ram for a gator tail. If your gonna do it yourself this is the place to go. I do suggest buying the rest of the kit from Kyle, its about 550, but its well worth its weight. When you start hooking everything up it will save time and headache, plus it supports the company that originally researched the idea and came up with the right parts to do the job.

The Gator Tail Kit comes with the block, tie rod, stainless tube, new swithches, key switch, master cylinder, kill switch, cover, and the CORRECT color coded wiring harness to go with it. The wiring alone saved me hours of valuable time and energy. I believe there are a few other things that come with it, just can't remember right now.