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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1992 Polar Kraft MVT-1751 with a 1992 Evinrude 60 HP…my first tin boat project
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<blockquote data-quote="Axhammer" data-source="post: 501979" data-attributes="member: 16767"><p>With the tongue welded in place, and the tongue jack installed, it sits slightly nose high with the Jack fully extended and no weight on the trailer. I am happy with how this part worked out. The leaf springs seem a little stiff, even with the boat on it. I wonder if I should remove a leaf or two, to make them softer?</p><p></p><p>I bolted the 2” ball hitch to the tongue, now I can actually drag it around the yard with my little CJ-7 If I need to.</p><p></p><p>I used a can of Rust Oleum galvanized spray paint to cover the bare steel angle, and areas where I had to grind the galvanized coating off for grounds and such.</p><p></p><p>The steel pipe that was inside the tongue cam out covered with severe corrosion. When I picked it up to look at it today, I noticed it is bent. I need to straighten the pipe to where it’s not bent when viewing it, kinda like the tongue itself. After I have it straightened, better than it is, I will work the rust. I plan on hitting it with a flap wheel to remove the surface rust, and treating it with a Rust-Converter and some paint, before I slide it back in place.</p><p></p><p>I need to mount the bunks (8’ 2x4’s) next, hopefully I get that done tomorrow.</p><p></p><p>Once the trailer has bunks, I can finish sanding the hull exterior, I have about 1/4th left to sand, about 2-3 hours worth of sanding with an electric orbital sander & 80 grit paper.</p><p></p><p>After the sanding is done, I get to change gears from MIG welding steel to TIG welding aluminum. I plan on welding the side console back together to give me more TIG experience before I weld the cracks on the bottom of the hull. I just bought this TIG welder just for this project, I have about 3 hours of practice welding .125” coupons, so I need as much seat time as I can get.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Axhammer, post: 501979, member: 16767"] With the tongue welded in place, and the tongue jack installed, it sits slightly nose high with the Jack fully extended and no weight on the trailer. I am happy with how this part worked out. The leaf springs seem a little stiff, even with the boat on it. I wonder if I should remove a leaf or two, to make them softer? I bolted the 2” ball hitch to the tongue, now I can actually drag it around the yard with my little CJ-7 If I need to. I used a can of Rust Oleum galvanized spray paint to cover the bare steel angle, and areas where I had to grind the galvanized coating off for grounds and such. The steel pipe that was inside the tongue cam out covered with severe corrosion. When I picked it up to look at it today, I noticed it is bent. I need to straighten the pipe to where it’s not bent when viewing it, kinda like the tongue itself. After I have it straightened, better than it is, I will work the rust. I plan on hitting it with a flap wheel to remove the surface rust, and treating it with a Rust-Converter and some paint, before I slide it back in place. I need to mount the bunks (8’ 2x4’s) next, hopefully I get that done tomorrow. Once the trailer has bunks, I can finish sanding the hull exterior, I have about 1/4th left to sand, about 2-3 hours worth of sanding with an electric orbital sander & 80 grit paper. After the sanding is done, I get to change gears from MIG welding steel to TIG welding aluminum. I plan on welding the side console back together to give me more TIG experience before I weld the cracks on the bottom of the hull. I just bought this TIG welder just for this project, I have about 3 hours of practice welding .125” coupons, so I need as much seat time as I can get. [/QUOTE]
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