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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Lowe 1648MV makeover (near complete)
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<blockquote data-quote="nccatfisher" data-source="post: 386056" data-attributes="member: 10811"><p>I just bought the exact same boat w/50 Mariner. I have a 2070 Lowe that I primarily fish out of. I wanted something smaller to beat and bang around in rough areas hunting out of. </p><p></p><p>I got mine for a deal. I knew the guy and knew the motor was sound. The boat has been through a resurrection somewhat earlier. It had the middle seat removed so it is a complete open hull. The motor was converted from remote to tiller and they did a good job on that. My paint is pretty poor and it now has plywood flooring. It also has a wooden gunnel protector all the way around the sides and mod v that is pretty much shot. </p><p></p><p>The motor was a long shaft that they made a rigid jack plate to accommodate the difference in transom height. I bought the whole thing with the intent of using it as is, but the wiring, (lights etc.) looks like a birds nest. I am afraid I am going to crawl in it and when I come out I am going to have a rebuild thread started on here. LOL</p><p></p><p>I am not one that has to have a beauty queen but I am one that has to have everything in top operating condition. Luckily I am retired and have the time along with the shop with the tools to do the aluminum welding etc. I am probably going to gut it and completely rewire, flotation, aluminum tread plate false bottom, PVC gunnel protector and probably weld shut the assorted holes in the deck for the rod holders he had. To all that is done I'll probably have to throw some paint at it to keep it from looking like a spotted mule.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nccatfisher, post: 386056, member: 10811"] I just bought the exact same boat w/50 Mariner. I have a 2070 Lowe that I primarily fish out of. I wanted something smaller to beat and bang around in rough areas hunting out of. I got mine for a deal. I knew the guy and knew the motor was sound. The boat has been through a resurrection somewhat earlier. It had the middle seat removed so it is a complete open hull. The motor was converted from remote to tiller and they did a good job on that. My paint is pretty poor and it now has plywood flooring. It also has a wooden gunnel protector all the way around the sides and mod v that is pretty much shot. The motor was a long shaft that they made a rigid jack plate to accommodate the difference in transom height. I bought the whole thing with the intent of using it as is, but the wiring, (lights etc.) looks like a birds nest. I am afraid I am going to crawl in it and when I come out I am going to have a rebuild thread started on here. LOL I am not one that has to have a beauty queen but I am one that has to have everything in top operating condition. Luckily I am retired and have the time along with the shop with the tools to do the aluminum welding etc. I am probably going to gut it and completely rewire, flotation, aluminum tread plate false bottom, PVC gunnel protector and probably weld shut the assorted holes in the deck for the rod holders he had. To all that is done I'll probably have to throw some paint at it to keep it from looking like a spotted mule. [/QUOTE]
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