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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Late 70's 14' mirrorcraft mod
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<blockquote data-quote="Johny25" data-source="post: 273693" data-attributes="member: 7791"><p>I used ledger blocks to straddle the seats in the front and back so they cannot move forward or backward. Also the middle section is fit so tight that it pulls down on the front and back deck. The tolerances of the two middle pieces are so tight that you have to lift them up about 8-10" where they meet at the seem, match them up and press down firmly. Basically locking everything together. I am going to be putting a fastener into the seats next time I get a chance. Like a lag screw with threads on the other end for a wingnut or something. I am still working on my plan for this. But I will say that you cannot get the front or back deck off without removing at least one piece of the middle section, and the middle section won't come out on its own. </p><p></p><p> He only fishes with an electric motor on smaller lakes. And he has the idea of using lawnchairs as seat that stow away under the deck. We all have different ways of fishing I guess.......</p><p></p><p> As for the glue I used Henry's (can't remember off hand which number). But I will get back with exactly the Henry's I used if ya like. I gave him the option to spar or treat the plywood underneath and he was not concerned about it. As for the top where the glue is, I trawled it out with glue so it is sealed well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Johny25, post: 273693, member: 7791"] I used ledger blocks to straddle the seats in the front and back so they cannot move forward or backward. Also the middle section is fit so tight that it pulls down on the front and back deck. The tolerances of the two middle pieces are so tight that you have to lift them up about 8-10" where they meet at the seem, match them up and press down firmly. Basically locking everything together. I am going to be putting a fastener into the seats next time I get a chance. Like a lag screw with threads on the other end for a wingnut or something. I am still working on my plan for this. But I will say that you cannot get the front or back deck off without removing at least one piece of the middle section, and the middle section won't come out on its own. He only fishes with an electric motor on smaller lakes. And he has the idea of using lawnchairs as seat that stow away under the deck. We all have different ways of fishing I guess....... As for the glue I used Henry's (can't remember off hand which number). But I will get back with exactly the Henry's I used if ya like. I gave him the option to spar or treat the plywood underneath and he was not concerned about it. As for the top where the glue is, I trawled it out with glue so it is sealed well. [/QUOTE]
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