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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1980 15ft Polar Kraft Bass Boat Restoration
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<blockquote data-quote="jlshoup" data-source="post: 182219" data-attributes="member: 4914"><p>Before I started with the paint work, I decided to get the deck pieces cut so I didn't scuff up my new paint job as bad having to put pieces in and out and trimming etc... I used 3/4 inch plywood that I coated with fiberglass resin. They aren't coated in the pictures yet but I did do them a few days ago to give them time to dry before carpeting. </p><p><img src="https://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc427/jlshoup1/IMG_0285.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="https://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc427/jlshoup1/IMG_0284.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="https://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc427/jlshoup1/IMG_0282.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="https://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc427/jlshoup1/IMG_0280.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="https://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc427/jlshoup1/IMG_0281.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>The front deck was riveted in, but was removed during a previous restoration attempt several years prior. Another note on that most all the interior pieces are missing so I am having to fabricate almost all of it. That really didn't matter to me because I was going to put it back like I wanted it anyway. I decided to use the original aluminum piece and reinforce it with plywood. I riveted it back and and it is extremely sturdy. After I had cut all the wood and built all the frames I pulled everything back out to get some prep work done for paint. I think the console/livewell looks good in the center free's up so much more deck space what do ya'll think?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jlshoup, post: 182219, member: 4914"] Before I started with the paint work, I decided to get the deck pieces cut so I didn't scuff up my new paint job as bad having to put pieces in and out and trimming etc... I used 3/4 inch plywood that I coated with fiberglass resin. They aren't coated in the pictures yet but I did do them a few days ago to give them time to dry before carpeting. [img]https://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc427/jlshoup1/IMG_0285.jpg[/img] [img]https://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc427/jlshoup1/IMG_0284.jpg[/img] [img]https://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc427/jlshoup1/IMG_0282.jpg[/img] [img]https://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc427/jlshoup1/IMG_0280.jpg[/img] [img]https://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc427/jlshoup1/IMG_0281.jpg[/img] The front deck was riveted in, but was removed during a previous restoration attempt several years prior. Another note on that most all the interior pieces are missing so I am having to fabricate almost all of it. That really didn't matter to me because I was going to put it back like I wanted it anyway. I decided to use the original aluminum piece and reinforce it with plywood. I riveted it back and and it is extremely sturdy. After I had cut all the wood and built all the frames I pulled everything back out to get some prep work done for paint. I think the console/livewell looks good in the center free's up so much more deck space what do ya'll think? [/QUOTE]
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