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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
16' Princecraft project boat
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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 408784" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>Picked up a 16' Princecraft utility boat off craigslist for $500. It is really beat up, with dents and dozens of missing rivets. Was a boat for a college campus, and the kids really destroyed it. </p><p></p><p>But I like the lines of it, so I bought it. It is wide and deep and has a nice V hull. CG tag says it is rated for 33 hp. Looking at the website, I believe it is a Springbok 20. </p><p></p><p>Here is what it is SUPPOSED to look like: </p><p>https://www.princecraft.com/us/en/products/Fishing-Boats/2016/Utility-Boats/Springbok-20.aspx</p><p></p><p>I have a LOT of work to do on this one!</p><p></p><p>Here is my plan:</p><p>1. Beat out the dents that I can</p><p>2. Replace all the broken and missing rivets</p><p>3. Check for water integrity and leaks</p><p>4. Fix any leaks found before doing any further work (lesson learned!)</p><p>5. Add a side console, lights and steering</p><p>6. Build a front platform from the front bunk forward</p><p>7. Add a flat floor to the middle and rear areas of the boat. </p><p>8. Install a sweet 2001 Evinrude 40 to the back and a MK Powerdrive to the front. </p><p></p><p>I expect this to take me about 80 hours. How long in real life will depend on how busy I am. </p><p></p><p>QUESTIONS:</p><p>1. Anyone have this model? Any tips or suggestions?</p><p>2. How does this boat ride? As good as it looks?</p><p>3. This boat seems kind of thin and not too durable. Is that true? </p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 408784, member: 4972"] Picked up a 16' Princecraft utility boat off craigslist for $500. It is really beat up, with dents and dozens of missing rivets. Was a boat for a college campus, and the kids really destroyed it. But I like the lines of it, so I bought it. It is wide and deep and has a nice V hull. CG tag says it is rated for 33 hp. Looking at the website, I believe it is a Springbok 20. Here is what it is SUPPOSED to look like: https://www.princecraft.com/us/en/products/Fishing-Boats/2016/Utility-Boats/Springbok-20.aspx I have a LOT of work to do on this one! Here is my plan: 1. Beat out the dents that I can 2. Replace all the broken and missing rivets 3. Check for water integrity and leaks 4. Fix any leaks found before doing any further work (lesson learned!) 5. Add a side console, lights and steering 6. Build a front platform from the front bunk forward 7. Add a flat floor to the middle and rear areas of the boat. 8. Install a sweet 2001 Evinrude 40 to the back and a MK Powerdrive to the front. I expect this to take me about 80 hours. How long in real life will depend on how busy I am. QUESTIONS: 1. Anyone have this model? Any tips or suggestions? 2. How does this boat ride? As good as it looks? 3. This boat seems kind of thin and not too durable. Is that true? Thanks in advance! [/QUOTE]
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