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Yesterday I bought a 1980 Grumman 4.6 sportsman. I regret selling my 1542 I built so I decided to build another boat. I picked up the boat, trailer, and 35hp Johnson for $650. I built my 1542 pretty heavy so I have new goals in mind for the Grumman. Light weight and all aluminum. I chose this...

I am about to floor the low mid section of my boat. I have seen some put the pool floaties or pink building foam under this section of the boat. The wood I'm using does not need foam for support. Is there another reason to put more foam in or should I leave it out? There are pics and the same...

I built a aluminum riser to mount a bow mount trolling motor in the front of my 1542 jon boat. I am trying to decide if I can mount it off to one side or not? Everything Ive read says to mount it centered or a foot off center. Is it ok to mount it off to one side in the front but facing...

I recently picked up a Alumacraft 1542 for cheap $600 for everything pictured here.. The boat is a 2006 and included fish finder, live well, bilge pump, anchor, oars, life vests, marine battery. I felt like I had hit the lotto. :LOL2: Thats where the story begins. hauling her home.