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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
My first project. 1963 Alumacraft 16' V
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<blockquote data-quote="millertime4242" data-source="post: 157033" data-attributes="member: 3002"><p>Fish Fighter- Yes, I popped riveted the rivets to the outside of the boat. Marine rivets have a sealed center in them, unlike regular rivets that will leak through the center post. Both can be applied using a regular rivet gun. I also put silicone in the hole before I ran the rivet through, then put a bit on the outside of the rivet also, just trying to make it as waterproof as possible. Will they leak? Maybe....but we'll see. Haven't been out in the elements yet to test them.</p><p></p><p>I think the shaft on the trolling motor is 42" I'll have to double check that tonight however when I get home. Whatever it is, it is plenty long. I had to raise it up on my first trip out because of the weed choked lake I was fishing.</p><p></p><p>Header-Actually, we built the compartment around the cooler so tight, that the friction of the cooler against the carpet keeps it in place. Worked out pretty good. And no I did not paint the wood. We did use Thompsons water sealer, so hopefully that works. The boats is in the garage when not in use, which is good. Hopefully I can get at least a handful of good years from it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="millertime4242, post: 157033, member: 3002"] Fish Fighter- Yes, I popped riveted the rivets to the outside of the boat. Marine rivets have a sealed center in them, unlike regular rivets that will leak through the center post. Both can be applied using a regular rivet gun. I also put silicone in the hole before I ran the rivet through, then put a bit on the outside of the rivet also, just trying to make it as waterproof as possible. Will they leak? Maybe....but we'll see. Haven't been out in the elements yet to test them. I think the shaft on the trolling motor is 42" I'll have to double check that tonight however when I get home. Whatever it is, it is plenty long. I had to raise it up on my first trip out because of the weed choked lake I was fishing. Header-Actually, we built the compartment around the cooler so tight, that the friction of the cooler against the carpet keeps it in place. Worked out pretty good. And no I did not paint the wood. We did use Thompsons water sealer, so hopefully that works. The boats is in the garage when not in use, which is good. Hopefully I can get at least a handful of good years from it. [/QUOTE]
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