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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
198? bass tracker rebuild
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<blockquote data-quote="oldgrg138" data-source="post: 427898" data-attributes="member: 21164"><p>Well, due to rain and school it took a little while, but I finally managed to make some progress. I knew I had a missing bracket under one of the bunks, which caused the boat to sit sideways on the trailer and rub against the fender. I also noticedvone of the side rails that holds the bunks in place was totally rusted out. I have a friend who is handy with a welder, and I was able to trade him my old snowboard for some fab/welding work. He made a new bracket for me, welded it on, and welded the other brackets on completely (they were only held on with a small weld on each corner). He also cut a new bracket for the bunk on the side, and put a cap on the other side, so it wont fill with water every time I launch the boat. here is an album of the images. </p><p></p><p>https://imgur.com/a/9R2Ck</p><p></p><p>Next I am going to replace the bunks. ad strip/repaint/rewire the trailer. I noticed the previous owner had 2 2x4's stacked for the main bunk, but I am not sure that is necessary or normal. it looks to me that it would be fine with a single 2x4. Does anyone know what is normal for these boats and trailers? it is an early 80's boat and trailer. Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="oldgrg138, post: 427898, member: 21164"] Well, due to rain and school it took a little while, but I finally managed to make some progress. I knew I had a missing bracket under one of the bunks, which caused the boat to sit sideways on the trailer and rub against the fender. I also noticedvone of the side rails that holds the bunks in place was totally rusted out. I have a friend who is handy with a welder, and I was able to trade him my old snowboard for some fab/welding work. He made a new bracket for me, welded it on, and welded the other brackets on completely (they were only held on with a small weld on each corner). He also cut a new bracket for the bunk on the side, and put a cap on the other side, so it wont fill with water every time I launch the boat. here is an album of the images. https://imgur.com/a/9R2Ck Next I am going to replace the bunks. ad strip/repaint/rewire the trailer. I noticed the previous owner had 2 2x4's stacked for the main bunk, but I am not sure that is necessary or normal. it looks to me that it would be fine with a single 2x4. Does anyone know what is normal for these boats and trailers? it is an early 80's boat and trailer. Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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