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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
12' 1975 Eldocraft first Jonboat project
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<blockquote data-quote="Androsyn" data-source="post: 404373" data-attributes="member: 20317"><p>I didn't get much done this weekend. The kids hockey tournaments and my homework kept me pretty busy. I was able to start dry fitting some of the 2X2 framing for the bow. The plan right now is to have the right side of the bow accessible with a hatch door. Although the bow isn't exactly for stand up fishing, I want to build it as sturdy as possible. I have to figure out how to sturdy the bow after adding the hatch to it. I am thinking that one of my batteries will be located underneath and centered along the upright back wall. Also on that wall, accessible from the bench (soon to be seat), I want to put a switch plate for accessories (lights, bilge, fish-finder, etc.) Lastly, I cut out a cardboard bow and transom that will be used as stencils for the plywood jigsaw cuts. My boat is rated for a 7.5hp max but I was thinking that if I beefed up the transom I could go 10hp or maybe even 15hp depending on overall weight. I don't think it will be a problem if I reinforce the transom with a few gussets. Any advice on that would be much appreciated.</p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Androsyn, post: 404373, member: 20317"] I didn't get much done this weekend. The kids hockey tournaments and my homework kept me pretty busy. I was able to start dry fitting some of the 2X2 framing for the bow. The plan right now is to have the right side of the bow accessible with a hatch door. Although the bow isn't exactly for stand up fishing, I want to build it as sturdy as possible. I have to figure out how to sturdy the bow after adding the hatch to it. I am thinking that one of my batteries will be located underneath and centered along the upright back wall. Also on that wall, accessible from the bench (soon to be seat), I want to put a switch plate for accessories (lights, bilge, fish-finder, etc.) Lastly, I cut out a cardboard bow and transom that will be used as stencils for the plywood jigsaw cuts. My boat is rated for a 7.5hp max but I was thinking that if I beefed up the transom I could go 10hp or maybe even 15hp depending on overall weight. I don't think it will be a problem if I reinforce the transom with a few gussets. Any advice on that would be much appreciated. Cheers [/QUOTE]
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