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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
New Build - 1971 Lonestar Big Fisherman 14ft V
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<blockquote data-quote="BIDZ" data-source="post: 378829" data-attributes="member: 17237"><p>Hello all, I've been a lurker on this site ever since I bought my first tinny this winter and now that I've had a little time to get some mods done I thought I would share the progress and open up to any comments/suggestions. This site seems to be a valuable source of info with a lot of knowledgeable users so i'm welcoming any and all input. </p><p></p><p>This build is not my first conversion, but it is the first time being a conversion on my boat so I'm a little more enthused about this one!</p><p></p><p>__________________________________________________________________________________________</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I picked up a 1971 Lonestar Big Fisherman off of craigslist for a pretty good deal. Came with trailer and dinky trolling motor.</p><p></p><p>Since, I have done the following:</p><p></p><p> - cleaned/stripped paint on the inside of the hull</p><p> - added front and rear decking with single hatch in each</p><p> - added pedestal mounts and seats in front and rear</p><p> - replaced transom</p><p> - sealed all seams and rivets with Cabela's aluminum boat patch</p><p> - coated inside of hull and gunwhales with Herculiner</p><p> - covered both decks with hydroturf</p><p> - added foot controlled motorguide to front</p><p></p><p>I plan to do the following in the coming days:</p><p></p><p> - strip/repaint trailer</p><p> - replace crank and lights on trailer</p><p> - strip/repaint exterior of the hull (haven't decided on color yet - suggestions?)</p><p> - run wires for trolling motor / FF / lights, etc.</p><p> - add nav lights</p><p> - add new numbers, regis stickers</p><p> - take fishing</p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm going to include a few pics of my progress thus far, but forgive me for the low quality phone pics. I'll try to get better pics once I'm able to get it all back together and on the water.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BIDZ, post: 378829, member: 17237"] Hello all, I've been a lurker on this site ever since I bought my first tinny this winter and now that I've had a little time to get some mods done I thought I would share the progress and open up to any comments/suggestions. This site seems to be a valuable source of info with a lot of knowledgeable users so i'm welcoming any and all input. This build is not my first conversion, but it is the first time being a conversion on my boat so I'm a little more enthused about this one! __________________________________________________________________________________________ I picked up a 1971 Lonestar Big Fisherman off of craigslist for a pretty good deal. Came with trailer and dinky trolling motor. Since, I have done the following: - cleaned/stripped paint on the inside of the hull - added front and rear decking with single hatch in each - added pedestal mounts and seats in front and rear - replaced transom - sealed all seams and rivets with Cabela's aluminum boat patch - coated inside of hull and gunwhales with Herculiner - covered both decks with hydroturf - added foot controlled motorguide to front I plan to do the following in the coming days: - strip/repaint trailer - replace crank and lights on trailer - strip/repaint exterior of the hull (haven't decided on color yet - suggestions?) - run wires for trolling motor / FF / lights, etc. - add nav lights - add new numbers, regis stickers - take fishing I'm going to include a few pics of my progress thus far, but forgive me for the low quality phone pics. I'll try to get better pics once I'm able to get it all back together and on the water. [/QUOTE]
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