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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
11' Sears Gamefisher
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<blockquote data-quote="FishCat" data-source="post: 38521" data-attributes="member: 636"><p>Hello all!</p><p></p><p>You have done some amazing things to your boats. I am inspired! Recently, I inherited, what I thought was, a 14' jon boat and decided to mod it out. I've been reading up and doing Internet research and drawing plans; basically getting way ahead of myself. First off, I’m not even mechanically inclined. I own a hammer and a wrench; that’s about it. I currently fish form a little pontoon float boat. Never owned an engine. But I’m a quick learner and pretty determined to see this project through.</p><p></p><p>So, yesterday, I pull the boat out from under the deck and start measuring. To my surprise, I come up with 11’ long, 36” wide. Oops. It seems that most folks are modding boats in the 14-17’ range. I thought I should re-think my plans. I also thought it was time to seek advice from folks who know what they’re doing. So I signed up here.</p><p></p><p>It’s an 11’ Sears GameFisher, model #61251S. The tag says it’s rated for 2 passengers at 240lbs, plus a 3hp/40lb motor. I was thinking I might have to scrap the deck plan and go with a raised floor instead. I’m not too worried about storage. No plans for an outboard either, just a trolling motor. I’d love to hear what folks would recommend. Here’s a pic:</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo23/b9/f4/d523246a9cf2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FishCat, post: 38521, member: 636"] Hello all! You have done some amazing things to your boats. I am inspired! Recently, I inherited, what I thought was, a 14' jon boat and decided to mod it out. I've been reading up and doing Internet research and drawing plans; basically getting way ahead of myself. First off, I’m not even mechanically inclined. I own a hammer and a wrench; that’s about it. I currently fish form a little pontoon float boat. Never owned an engine. But I’m a quick learner and pretty determined to see this project through. So, yesterday, I pull the boat out from under the deck and start measuring. To my surprise, I come up with 11’ long, 36” wide. Oops. It seems that most folks are modding boats in the 14-17’ range. I thought I should re-think my plans. I also thought it was time to seek advice from folks who know what they’re doing. So I signed up here. It’s an 11’ Sears GameFisher, model #61251S. The tag says it’s rated for 2 passengers at 240lbs, plus a 3hp/40lb motor. I was thinking I might have to scrap the deck plan and go with a raised floor instead. I’m not too worried about storage. No plans for an outboard either, just a trolling motor. I’d love to hear what folks would recommend. Here’s a pic: [img]https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo23/b9/f4/d523246a9cf2.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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