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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Newbie Introduction - 15' V-Hull Project
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<blockquote data-quote="wwcenturion" data-source="post: 315382" data-attributes="member: 11760"><p>Man, I am humbled by the laborious amount of work these projects require. Got the wood and deck hardware yesterday. Here is what I did in order:</p><p></p><p>Cleaned inside with water.</p><p></p><p>Found one rivet with a very tiny drip. I plan to fix this with JB Weld from the outside when I prep for painting. If there is another method, please advise. I would rather not have to order rivets and a rivet tool for just one (or a couple) rivets.</p><p></p><p>Made my cuts with a jig saw in the existing bow and stern seats. The one up front will hold a live well for bait fish. The two smaller ones in the back will be used for storage. Both cuts were made so I can access the insides of the benches to mount 2x4s for the framing job. Had to chop, pry, and hand saw all that Styrofoam out. If there is an easier method for doing this, please post it somewhere in a section of the site for noobs like me to see. As a matter of fact, have you guys ever thought of creating a thread containing basic advise that pretty much applies to all mods? For example, the little tidbit about not using pressure treated wood in an aluminum boat was found strictly by accident. Maestro mentioned something about running electrical before installing decking, things like this that might apply to most projects. This area may already exist, I just haven't looked hard enough. </p><p></p><p>Put two coats of sealant on all my wood.</p><p></p><p>Made some measurements.</p><p></p><p>Researched other projects for details.</p><p></p><p>This week I am going to flip her over and start prepping for paint.</p><p></p><p>Pic attached.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wwcenturion, post: 315382, member: 11760"] Man, I am humbled by the laborious amount of work these projects require. Got the wood and deck hardware yesterday. Here is what I did in order: Cleaned inside with water. Found one rivet with a very tiny drip. I plan to fix this with JB Weld from the outside when I prep for painting. If there is another method, please advise. I would rather not have to order rivets and a rivet tool for just one (or a couple) rivets. Made my cuts with a jig saw in the existing bow and stern seats. The one up front will hold a live well for bait fish. The two smaller ones in the back will be used for storage. Both cuts were made so I can access the insides of the benches to mount 2x4s for the framing job. Had to chop, pry, and hand saw all that Styrofoam out. If there is an easier method for doing this, please post it somewhere in a section of the site for noobs like me to see. As a matter of fact, have you guys ever thought of creating a thread containing basic advise that pretty much applies to all mods? For example, the little tidbit about not using pressure treated wood in an aluminum boat was found strictly by accident. Maestro mentioned something about running electrical before installing decking, things like this that might apply to most projects. This area may already exist, I just haven't looked hard enough. Put two coats of sealant on all my wood. Made some measurements. Researched other projects for details. This week I am going to flip her over and start prepping for paint. Pic attached. [/QUOTE]
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