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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1970 ish Mirrocraft 14 Deep Fisherman Project
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<blockquote data-quote="DesertRAT" data-source="post: 370529" data-attributes="member: 15473"><p>I did have time today to start on my instrument panel. I figured might as well since the boat isn't prepped yet for sanding. I had an old hatch (tempress type) laying around that I didn't use on my G3. I laid out what I wanted on it and started cutting holes. I wanted a small electrical panel that would power the bilge pump, the navigation lights, and the floor lights when out gigging for frogs. I also needed a depth finder, funny thing is that just a depth finder gauge runs about $175 to $200. Instead I bought a cheapy fish finder for $49 at Walmart which had the depth finder on it. I also wanted a 12 volt outlet to run a spot light and a socket to plug in my trolling motor. And for good measure, I also added a small courtesy light. All of these items are bolted to the top of the hatch. Inside the hatch I added a Positive and Negative lug so all I will have to do is run one wire each from my battery to this panel. Also, on the inside, I added a 50amp fuse for the trolling motor.</p><p></p><p>And just for gee whiz, I added a small marine compass.</p><p></p><p>I got all of this to fit on an 8" x 12" hatch.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DesertRAT, post: 370529, member: 15473"] I did have time today to start on my instrument panel. I figured might as well since the boat isn't prepped yet for sanding. I had an old hatch (tempress type) laying around that I didn't use on my G3. I laid out what I wanted on it and started cutting holes. I wanted a small electrical panel that would power the bilge pump, the navigation lights, and the floor lights when out gigging for frogs. I also needed a depth finder, funny thing is that just a depth finder gauge runs about $175 to $200. Instead I bought a cheapy fish finder for $49 at Walmart which had the depth finder on it. I also wanted a 12 volt outlet to run a spot light and a socket to plug in my trolling motor. And for good measure, I also added a small courtesy light. All of these items are bolted to the top of the hatch. Inside the hatch I added a Positive and Negative lug so all I will have to do is run one wire each from my battery to this panel. Also, on the inside, I added a 50amp fuse for the trolling motor. And just for gee whiz, I added a small marine compass. I got all of this to fit on an 8" x 12" hatch. [/QUOTE]
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