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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: 159211" data-attributes="member: 3002"><p>I'm waiting on the finished pictures too! :roll: Now that I have the floor and front deck done I can't help but take it out and fish! I've had it out a handful of times now and I absolutely love it. Except for having to sit on a five gallon bucket to drive #-o But I might take this weekend off from fishing and see if I can make progress on the back deck. </p><p></p><p>The seat bases I used were from bass pro, I think the Lock n Pin ones. Since I had to buy four (one for the front deck, two in the floor, and one more going on the back deck) it got a bit pricey. To make the carpet go over the bases, a router was was used on the deck/floor in the shape and depth of the base. Then screwed down and carpeted over to make a clean look. I've seen real bass boats from the manufacturer that don't provide this feature, but I think it makes it look really nice and clean. </p><p></p><p>As far as the noise...I can't compare as I never had the boat out before I did the conversion. With all the bracing I do think it helps and haven't noticed it being a problem thus far. </p><p></p><p>I do like the carpet I chose. Mainly because of the price :lol: and because it looked good. Got it at Menards. It does get really hot though in the sun, I mean REALLY hot! That is one of the down sides, but it seems to be durable. Right now its covered in dog hair as I had my lab out last time with me :roll: </p><p></p><p>Next step is getting the motor to run properly, having a little fuel issue that I need to work on. But it gets me from A to B, so I can't complain!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="millertime4242, post: 159211, member: 3002"] I'm waiting on the finished pictures too! :roll: Now that I have the floor and front deck done I can't help but take it out and fish! I've had it out a handful of times now and I absolutely love it. Except for having to sit on a five gallon bucket to drive #-o But I might take this weekend off from fishing and see if I can make progress on the back deck. The seat bases I used were from bass pro, I think the Lock n Pin ones. Since I had to buy four (one for the front deck, two in the floor, and one more going on the back deck) it got a bit pricey. To make the carpet go over the bases, a router was was used on the deck/floor in the shape and depth of the base. Then screwed down and carpeted over to make a clean look. I've seen real bass boats from the manufacturer that don't provide this feature, but I think it makes it look really nice and clean. As far as the noise...I can't compare as I never had the boat out before I did the conversion. With all the bracing I do think it helps and haven't noticed it being a problem thus far. I do like the carpet I chose. Mainly because of the price :lol: and because it looked good. Got it at Menards. It does get really hot though in the sun, I mean REALLY hot! That is one of the down sides, but it seems to be durable. Right now its covered in dog hair as I had my lab out last time with me :roll: Next step is getting the motor to run properly, having a little fuel issue that I need to work on. But it gets me from A to B, so I can't complain! [/QUOTE]
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