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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
New Guy with a new project 12' sears
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<blockquote data-quote="richg99" data-source="post: 411417" data-attributes="member: 4376"><p>You are a big guy (so am I ) and it is a small boat. My suggestion is to take it out fishing a half dozen times and see if you think you really need decks; rod lockers; etc..</p><p></p><p>If it was a larger 1648, then, sure it can handle more weight and still be safe. Get used to what it is now, especially after you did such a fine job with the painting and "spiffing up".</p><p></p><p>Decks will put you up higher, and change the balance points. Decks will weigh a lot more than you think, and, being higher, will make it less stable. </p><p></p><p>Rod lockers will add weight, and unless you leave the boat out a lot, won't add much to its ability to find and catch a fish.</p><p></p><p>Go slow, enjoy the boat, catch some fish...and add things slowly.</p><p></p><p>Just my thoughts on the subject. I've owned a lot of boats, and did things to them that I shouldn't have done.</p><p></p><p>richg99</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="richg99, post: 411417, member: 4376"] You are a big guy (so am I ) and it is a small boat. My suggestion is to take it out fishing a half dozen times and see if you think you really need decks; rod lockers; etc.. If it was a larger 1648, then, sure it can handle more weight and still be safe. Get used to what it is now, especially after you did such a fine job with the painting and "spiffing up". Decks will put you up higher, and change the balance points. Decks will weigh a lot more than you think, and, being higher, will make it less stable. Rod lockers will add weight, and unless you leave the boat out a lot, won't add much to its ability to find and catch a fish. Go slow, enjoy the boat, catch some fish...and add things slowly. Just my thoughts on the subject. I've owned a lot of boats, and did things to them that I shouldn't have done. richg99 [/QUOTE]
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