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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
How I added decks, storage, and floor to Alumacraft 1442NCS
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<blockquote data-quote="-CN-" data-source="post: 432841" data-attributes="member: 18939"><p>Depending on if a buddy wants to buy this boat or not (he does, just probably doesn't want to give me what I have to have for it), I will be redoing it for myself. </p><p>I'm going to lower the floor back down as low as possible and use just a lightweight material to support carpet over the foam that I pack between the ribs. Will extend the front deck rearward to create enough space for a dedicated tackle storage hatch and a base for a pedestal seat. Then behind that, a mid-height "step" that contains my batteries. I will put rod storage on the starboard side, even top height to the front and rear decks. Then, depending on how I like the amount of floor space that remains, I may extend the rear deck forward as well, again, to put my rear battery in. </p><p>Getting a bow-mount trolling motor - probably a 24v 70lb, and a new Tohatsu 9.8hp. I might go back to all-electric though and just put a second 70lb 24v transom mount on. I'm worried about adding the weight of 3 extra batteries over what I'm running now (one front one back - would need to go to 2 front and then add 2 more in rear for all-electric 24v setup.) Two extra batteries plus the weight of a trolling motor (about 30lbs) is about 75lbs heavier than an outboard and a tank of fuel. Can't imagine I'd save 75lbs on my build though my intention is to make it even lighter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="-CN-, post: 432841, member: 18939"] Depending on if a buddy wants to buy this boat or not (he does, just probably doesn't want to give me what I have to have for it), I will be redoing it for myself. I'm going to lower the floor back down as low as possible and use just a lightweight material to support carpet over the foam that I pack between the ribs. Will extend the front deck rearward to create enough space for a dedicated tackle storage hatch and a base for a pedestal seat. Then behind that, a mid-height "step" that contains my batteries. I will put rod storage on the starboard side, even top height to the front and rear decks. Then, depending on how I like the amount of floor space that remains, I may extend the rear deck forward as well, again, to put my rear battery in. Getting a bow-mount trolling motor - probably a 24v 70lb, and a new Tohatsu 9.8hp. I might go back to all-electric though and just put a second 70lb 24v transom mount on. I'm worried about adding the weight of 3 extra batteries over what I'm running now (one front one back - would need to go to 2 front and then add 2 more in rear for all-electric 24v setup.) Two extra batteries plus the weight of a trolling motor (about 30lbs) is about 75lbs heavier than an outboard and a tank of fuel. Can't imagine I'd save 75lbs on my build though my intention is to make it even lighter. [/QUOTE]
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