JigglyJohnson
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I recently bought a moderate v hull boat. I originally thought it was aluminium, but it's much heavier than it should be and the guy who I stored my boat with thinks that its galvanized steel. In any case, it's a huge step up space wise from my old 1236.
Here is the boat how I first got it. I purchased it from a mechanic that painted and rewired the trailer. I think he also repainted the outside of the boat.
I took the old 9.9 off my 12 footer for now. I will eventually upgrade to a 25+ hp tiller.
The first thing I did to the boat was install a seat and an old donated bow mount trolling motor.
The next thing I did was rip out the two middle bench seats. They had low quality, aged and deteriorated flotation foam. I will be adding a lot more than what the boat had.
I placed 4 foot aluminum angle along the ribs to get an idea of what I'm up against. I paid way too much for the aluminum at HD. Found 1/2" square aluminum tubes that are 9 1/2' long locally for $5. Hoping they're strong enough to be used structurally.
I've been immersed in project build threads here for the past month or so and I've decided to take elements from many of the different amazing builds here and on YouTube. Unfortunately I lack the 'toolsy' skills that many here possess, but I'm taking the plunge anyways.
My plan includes the following (random scatter brained order):
1. Nautolex vinyl covering everything.
2. Decent gunwales with rod locker on one side, maybe both. Storage on one side of no second rod locker.
3. Will be spending the extra money for a lock for the rod locker latch, slam latches for everything else, trolling motor plug for future upgrades.
4. Aluminum frame with plywood as the structure.
5. U shaped structure to operate the tiller.
6. One seat centre rear
7. Elevated front deck level with gunwales.
8. Seat on front deck.
9. Flotation foam under the aluminum frame like in this boat as well as in every available space (picture borrowed from tinboats.net):
10. I'd love to put a live well in if space permits, but I'm pushing it. If I can it will be half of the rear of the front deck.
11. Emergency gear storage at the very top of the front deck.
12. Winch type anchor hanging on the front of the boat.
13. Enclosure for the gas can, with hose and fuel fill tube so I can fill up gas directly.
What I'm really hoping for is to hear where my plans are flawed. I'm really not experienced with any skilled building. Adding to my challenge is the fact the boat is 2 hours away and I don't have a great work area as of yet. Thanks for the long read. Hoping for advice.
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Here is the boat how I first got it. I purchased it from a mechanic that painted and rewired the trailer. I think he also repainted the outside of the boat.
I took the old 9.9 off my 12 footer for now. I will eventually upgrade to a 25+ hp tiller.
The first thing I did to the boat was install a seat and an old donated bow mount trolling motor.
The next thing I did was rip out the two middle bench seats. They had low quality, aged and deteriorated flotation foam. I will be adding a lot more than what the boat had.
I placed 4 foot aluminum angle along the ribs to get an idea of what I'm up against. I paid way too much for the aluminum at HD. Found 1/2" square aluminum tubes that are 9 1/2' long locally for $5. Hoping they're strong enough to be used structurally.
I've been immersed in project build threads here for the past month or so and I've decided to take elements from many of the different amazing builds here and on YouTube. Unfortunately I lack the 'toolsy' skills that many here possess, but I'm taking the plunge anyways.
My plan includes the following (random scatter brained order):
1. Nautolex vinyl covering everything.
2. Decent gunwales with rod locker on one side, maybe both. Storage on one side of no second rod locker.
3. Will be spending the extra money for a lock for the rod locker latch, slam latches for everything else, trolling motor plug for future upgrades.
4. Aluminum frame with plywood as the structure.
5. U shaped structure to operate the tiller.
6. One seat centre rear
7. Elevated front deck level with gunwales.
8. Seat on front deck.
9. Flotation foam under the aluminum frame like in this boat as well as in every available space (picture borrowed from tinboats.net):
10. I'd love to put a live well in if space permits, but I'm pushing it. If I can it will be half of the rear of the front deck.
11. Emergency gear storage at the very top of the front deck.
12. Winch type anchor hanging on the front of the boat.
13. Enclosure for the gas can, with hose and fuel fill tube so I can fill up gas directly.
What I'm really hoping for is to hear where my plans are flawed. I'm really not experienced with any skilled building. Adding to my challenge is the fact the boat is 2 hours away and I don't have a great work area as of yet. Thanks for the long read. Hoping for advice.
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