New member here. I've had an old 14' jon boat for several years. I think its a mid '70s Polarcraft We've fished with it several times and have taken it north to Minnesota once. It's nice fishing from a boat but it just wasn't very convenient or usable as was. It's been sitting for a few years so I decided to recondition it some.
Starting point
Removed original benches
Removed carpet and original foam. Was tempted to leave in and build up from there but I'm glad i didn't original foam was in pretty bad shape
Ran wiring for Trolling motor and lights etc. Batteries will be mounted in the center of the boat
Cut new foam. Used 1.5" foam board
New floor. 1/2" marine plywood with 3 coats of spar varnish both sides
Starting point
Removed original benches
Removed carpet and original foam. Was tempted to leave in and build up from there but I'm glad i didn't original foam was in pretty bad shape
Ran wiring for Trolling motor and lights etc. Batteries will be mounted in the center of the boat
Cut new foam. Used 1.5" foam board
New floor. 1/2" marine plywood with 3 coats of spar varnish both sides