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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: 504855" data-attributes="member: 16767"><p>The two foreword corner areas of the tunnel, was cracked when I got this boat. I have welded the exterior skin together, in both areas. I also welded the inside areas, where I saw water leaking in during my one test run in this boat. I will put the boat back on the frailer and fill it with about 4-5” of water, and do another leak check. I’m pretty sure I have fixed the major leaks on this hull.</p><p></p><p>Once I confirm the hull isn’t leaking, I will bring it back in the shop to start working on the interior.</p><p></p><p>I think I’m going to build a 10’ x 4’ wood frame, and then rest the hull on the frame. It will be kinda like sitting on two ten foot bunks. That way the hull will be supported evenly while I work on it. At some point I’m going to have to be inside the hull while I’m working on it. I am big enough to flex or twist the aluminum hull, so I want it to maintain its shape while I work the rest of this boat. </p><p></p><p>Next steps.</p><p></p><p>Remove wood transom, and fabricate & install an aluminum transom. </p><p></p><p>Make a bracket to hold the fuel tank, that supports the drivers bench seat.</p><p></p><p>Reinforce the cracked ribs, with angle aluminum, fit & install .125” aluminum sheet floor.</p><p></p><p>Redesign & extend the front deck, with an anchor stowage compartment (wet), and a larger dry compartment, with a hinged lid.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I’m making progress slowly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Axhammer, post: 504855, member: 16767"] The two foreword corner areas of the tunnel, was cracked when I got this boat. I have welded the exterior skin together, in both areas. I also welded the inside areas, where I saw water leaking in during my one test run in this boat. I will put the boat back on the frailer and fill it with about 4-5” of water, and do another leak check. I’m pretty sure I have fixed the major leaks on this hull. Once I confirm the hull isn’t leaking, I will bring it back in the shop to start working on the interior. I think I’m going to build a 10’ x 4’ wood frame, and then rest the hull on the frame. It will be kinda like sitting on two ten foot bunks. That way the hull will be supported evenly while I work on it. At some point I’m going to have to be inside the hull while I’m working on it. I am big enough to flex or twist the aluminum hull, so I want it to maintain its shape while I work the rest of this boat. Next steps. Remove wood transom, and fabricate & install an aluminum transom. Make a bracket to hold the fuel tank, that supports the drivers bench seat. Reinforce the cracked ribs, with angle aluminum, fit & install .125” aluminum sheet floor. Redesign & extend the front deck, with an anchor stowage compartment (wet), and a larger dry compartment, with a hinged lid. Anyway, I’m making progress slowly. [/QUOTE]
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