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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Rebuilding memories and making new ones (1986 GAME FISHER)
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<blockquote data-quote="Mizzie" data-source="post: 278876" data-attributes="member: 3140"><p>A 9.9 must move that along nicely! That's great that you've had it for so long and it's still purring. Sure says something about their quality! I'm only using a little 2.2 Mercury for now, it gets going for what it is. Next season I'll probably opt for a bigger motor so I can cover bigger lakes. About mods to mine, Yes I've done a few but still not done. You can check out my build at https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=26977 </p><p></p><p>But enough about my little tin, this thread is about yours and I hope to see some pics of her on the water soon! About cutting the diamond plate, That's pretty easy just make sure to wear some safety glasses/ear plugs (obviously) and some long sleeves (those shavings can get hot). I'd use a jig saw for ease of shaping, if you don't have access to one, a circular/table saw (a little harder to get good shape angles but still possible) or even a high speed cut off wheel either/or with a carbide blade will do the trick. If you use a jig or other toothy blade, keep it lubed so it doesn't stick and cause the plate to jump around on ya. Then clean up the cut with a grinder, belt sander or a lot of hand sanding haha.</p><p></p><p>Good luck,</p><p></p><p>Mike</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mizzie, post: 278876, member: 3140"] A 9.9 must move that along nicely! That's great that you've had it for so long and it's still purring. Sure says something about their quality! I'm only using a little 2.2 Mercury for now, it gets going for what it is. Next season I'll probably opt for a bigger motor so I can cover bigger lakes. About mods to mine, Yes I've done a few but still not done. You can check out my build at https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=26977 But enough about my little tin, this thread is about yours and I hope to see some pics of her on the water soon! About cutting the diamond plate, That's pretty easy just make sure to wear some safety glasses/ear plugs (obviously) and some long sleeves (those shavings can get hot). I'd use a jig saw for ease of shaping, if you don't have access to one, a circular/table saw (a little harder to get good shape angles but still possible) or even a high speed cut off wheel either/or with a carbide blade will do the trick. If you use a jig or other toothy blade, keep it lubed so it doesn't stick and cause the plate to jump around on ya. Then clean up the cut with a grinder, belt sander or a lot of hand sanding haha. Good luck, Mike [/QUOTE]
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