14' V boat conversion

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bdunit

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No idea what brand of boat this is other than the year is 1964. Converting it anyway! LOL Should be a nice little fishing boat. Any advice, pointers is appreciated. Ill post more photos as I complete more.
 

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Rolled on oil base paint. Figured it might be a little more durable than sealer....plus it was free.lol
 
Hard working on the boat all weekend when the weather was in the 60s this weekend. Killin me not to go fishing, anyways, completed the front half of the carpeting. Pretty happy with the results. again, any pointers or advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
 

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Glad to hear, I wasnt quite sure if i would like this carpet or not, I believe its gonna work out.
 
Lookin good. I did a 14ft shallow V like yours with a large front deck and I loved it. Really improved the fishability of the small tender.

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getting a little closer.
 

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Very nice work!

Your carpet job is excellent. Looks like you have everything covered. Just curious, did you use staples on the back of the plywood to secure the edges of the carpet?

And, you certainly aren't lacking storage space now. The only trouble I can see you having in the future is trying to find that lure in your boat when the fish are biting :)
 
Thanks DDudley! Im pretty excited about it. I glued the top surface and sides for carpet, wrapped it around the bottom and stapled the heck out of it! I hear ya on not being able to find that lure! lol
 
Good work OP! I want to do something very similar to your set-up. I like how most of your build is all drck. What size framing is that?
 
BassnFool, The main framing is 2x4. I used 2x2 everywhere possible to keep weight down. I used 3/4" board for the lids and deck, i was scared to use 1/2" for fear of warping and sagging.
 
Wiring almost done. I had a productive weekend and got most of it done.
 

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bdunit said:
Thanks DDudley! Im pretty excited about it. I glued the top surface and sides for carpet, wrapped it around the bottom and stapled the heck out of it! I hear ya on not being able to find that lure! lol

Also like the carpet is it a kit if so where from?

Looking good!
 
Looks good. I like the way you did your framing so every thing is flush. I'm doing mine the same & I'm going to make the compartments so no water gets in them.

Very nice build man.
 
Thanks Stewart. Kquinton, i bought the carpet off the roll at Homer Depot. Wasn't a kit, but it was 40 cents a square foot, very affordable.
 
bdunit said:
Thanks Stewart. Kquinton, i bought the carpet off the roll at Homer Depot. Wasn't a kit, but it was 40 cents a square foot, very affordable.

Thanks!
 
almost ready! gotta mount seats and a few odds and ends and it'll be time to fish!
 

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