Recent content by WIGoldenEye

I got the front deck just about finished and picked up a newer used trolling motor. Ended up using 1/2" plywood for the decking. Plenty of storage under the deck and much lighter than before. Even had quality control come check my work, my black lab that is.

Luckily we had two boats in our hunting party and were able to get to the other boat before it sank. Had just enough time to tie a rope on the hull so i didn't lose it. Where are you at that you can get a boat in during winter? I was drilling through 3 ft of ice to go fishing here in WI.

I don't see why not. You can pick up the same size rivets and pop them in fairly easily.

My seats are adjustable on rails from factory and can taken in and out. I would take out the middle seat out though. Much more room for hunting gear.

The boat looks like it was riveted from the factory but some welds were added.

Boat sank due to rough water conditions. Weight wasn't the main cause, but it also didn't help. Main reason I want to light weight is so I can get on plane with my 9.9.

I have the framing done for the front deck using aluminum. Are there any other ways I can save weight? will adding foam help? How thin of plywood will support pole seats?

One issue I had with it was weight. I could never get up on plane and sometimes had water come over the front. I made just about everything out of wood as I didn't have a welder or anything to cut metal.

Tow years ago I modified a 1975 Sears Gamefisher Flat Bottom. Link: https://forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=30359 It turned out awesome, but it sank when I was duck hunting this last fall. I was able to recover the hull and anything that floated. I am working on rebuilding it for...

Here is my 15' Gamefisher I modified two years ago. I sunk it duck hunting this past season and am working on rebuilding it now.

I was able to get the trailer finished and the outside of the boat painted this weekend. I took it out on the lake today to make sure there were no leaks. I didn't have a drop in the boat. I will add pictures soon. If I plan on fishing the whole inside, is it worth painting under the floor and...

I am planning to layout hunt this year. A couple of guys that hunt near us do an it looks awesome. Right now I hunt from the beach over long lines on the Mississippi. Where about do you layout hunt?

I would be inserted to see a mod v duck boat. Like you said, most are jon boats. Where do you hunt that you can run a mod v? Looks like an awesome project!

I have the trailer almost done. The frame was wire brushed and grinded down and then painted. I put on a new lights and wiring, jack, winch, rollers, carpet bunks, carpeted bow stop, rims, tires, bearings and breading buddies.

I picked up a 15 ft jon boat that has been in the family since it was bought new in 1975. The name plate is gone and the DNR has the make listed as 'FISH' online. It does have removable and sliding bench seats. I'm not too sure what it really is and those who bought it new aren't around anymore...