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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Dad's 12' Springbok reborn - "Dad's Buoy"
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<blockquote data-quote="great white" data-source="post: 329930" data-attributes="member: 6238"><p>So I decided to dive right in and just get it done. </p><p></p><p>I cut down the spider to fit in the framing for the upper deck. Then I shaved it down on the bench sander as thin as possible. A couple carriage bolts, some carpet glue, a bit of welding/cutting/drilling to make the seat mounting area fit and:</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e235/gr8twhite/Private/boat/dads%20build/800x600/4a28ea0a-83b8-48d4-a1ee-345d7f0ee3c6_zps9a583ddb.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e235/gr8twhite/Private/boat/dads%20build/800x600/108e5697-3c3b-49d5-a3ab-1ee110fca8f3_zpsdc7b7d76.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Very solid and comfy for sitting when fully extended. Removes easily and the bench area is still flat and easy to sit on for rowing (if needed, crossed fingers for not ever needed!).</p><p></p><p>It rotates freely, so I may devise a way to lock it in an orientation for transiting from one "honey hole" to another. Probably just some kind of strap, nothing fancy.</p><p></p><p>It sits maybe a couple inches too high for my preference once the cover is on:</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e235/gr8twhite/Private/boat/dads%20build/800x600/40582bda-2515-41b7-93ae-4ed839ebfc97_zps712edb63.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The seat back also is a little bit too "sharp" for my preferences. It's rounded and smooth, there's just a touch too much tension over it. What I may do is make the seat back removable or maybe shave down the offending seat ribbing a little bit. </p><p></p><p>Overall, I'd call it a success for spending absolutely no money on it!</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="great white, post: 329930, member: 6238"] So I decided to dive right in and just get it done. I cut down the spider to fit in the framing for the upper deck. Then I shaved it down on the bench sander as thin as possible. A couple carriage bolts, some carpet glue, a bit of welding/cutting/drilling to make the seat mounting area fit and: [img]https://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e235/gr8twhite/Private/boat/dads%20build/800x600/4a28ea0a-83b8-48d4-a1ee-345d7f0ee3c6_zps9a583ddb.jpg[/img] [img]https://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e235/gr8twhite/Private/boat/dads%20build/800x600/108e5697-3c3b-49d5-a3ab-1ee110fca8f3_zpsdc7b7d76.jpg[/img] Very solid and comfy for sitting when fully extended. Removes easily and the bench area is still flat and easy to sit on for rowing (if needed, crossed fingers for not ever needed!). It rotates freely, so I may devise a way to lock it in an orientation for transiting from one "honey hole" to another. Probably just some kind of strap, nothing fancy. It sits maybe a couple inches too high for my preference once the cover is on: [img]https://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e235/gr8twhite/Private/boat/dads%20build/800x600/40582bda-2515-41b7-93ae-4ed839ebfc97_zps712edb63.jpg[/img] The seat back also is a little bit too "sharp" for my preferences. It's rounded and smooth, there's just a touch too much tension over it. What I may do is make the seat back removable or maybe shave down the offending seat ribbing a little bit. Overall, I'd call it a success for spending absolutely no money on it! :) [/QUOTE]
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