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14' Alumacraft 1st time remodel project
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<blockquote data-quote="Ail" data-source="post: 362464" data-attributes="member: 14963"><p>A good exterior ply is A/C fir. I found some at a local lumber yard for pretty cheap.</p><p></p><p>I had similar aspirations when I bought this jon boat last year, and at this point I am settling for decent seats, a nice sturdy, long lasting transom, and a nice paint job. I was going to do the whole decking, lighting, storage, livewell mod, but soon realized less is more. More time on the water especially. I ended up replacing my foam, topping the seats with epoxied, and carpeted ply, putting in a learning experience temporary transom, and then fishing for a month straight. Now this year I am putting in a permanent transom, recarpeting the seats (the last stuff was outdoor carpet free from my parents and just temporary), putting in a drain pipe and painting it. Aside from minor additions for fishing, that's it.</p><p></p><p>I guess my point is, don't get stuck on one idea or vision as your plans will change as you begin to work. The most important thing for me has been the learning experience and evolution of my original intent.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and have fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ail, post: 362464, member: 14963"] A good exterior ply is A/C fir. I found some at a local lumber yard for pretty cheap. I had similar aspirations when I bought this jon boat last year, and at this point I am settling for decent seats, a nice sturdy, long lasting transom, and a nice paint job. I was going to do the whole decking, lighting, storage, livewell mod, but soon realized less is more. More time on the water especially. I ended up replacing my foam, topping the seats with epoxied, and carpeted ply, putting in a learning experience temporary transom, and then fishing for a month straight. Now this year I am putting in a permanent transom, recarpeting the seats (the last stuff was outdoor carpet free from my parents and just temporary), putting in a drain pipe and painting it. Aside from minor additions for fishing, that's it. I guess my point is, don't get stuck on one idea or vision as your plans will change as you begin to work. The most important thing for me has been the learning experience and evolution of my original intent. Good luck and have fun. [/QUOTE]
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