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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
18' V Hull Princecraft Project
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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 500344" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>HEY... My boat used to look like that!</p><p></p><p>Here is what I did to it. First, I added a small console and a front platform with a leaning post, and a saltwater trolling motor. Gives great space to fish from, and I don't have to drive all twisted around:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]115462[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]115461[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Then, I added a back platform/seat out of 3/4" plywood and some angle aluminum stiffener. Adds even more fishing room to the boat:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]115463[/ATTACH]</p><p>Then I added some inexpensive marine carpet from Lowes to the platform and center bunk:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]115464[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Finally, used some light aluminum angle mounted along the bottoms of the bunks to make the floor flat between the bunks. Looks like someone did something similar on yours, but much higher. Mine goes from the chine to chine for best stability:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]115465[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Not a great pic, but you get the idea. One day, I might put a flat floor in the back of the boat, but it doesn't have a lot of V like the front, so not a pressing issue. </p><p></p><p>I am very happy with the boat. Super utility, I use in fresh and saltwater. Have caught a lot of striper in this boat. Not a soft ride in chop, but is very seaworthy. I raised the transom, but yours might be a 20" already.</p><p></p><p>GREAT hull! I hope you enjoy fishing as you modify it to suit your needs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 500344, member: 4972"] HEY... My boat used to look like that! Here is what I did to it. First, I added a small console and a front platform with a leaning post, and a saltwater trolling motor. Gives great space to fish from, and I don't have to drive all twisted around: [ATTACH type="full"]115462[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full"]115461[/ATTACH] Then, I added a back platform/seat out of 3/4" plywood and some angle aluminum stiffener. Adds even more fishing room to the boat: [ATTACH type="full"]115463[/ATTACH] Then I added some inexpensive marine carpet from Lowes to the platform and center bunk: [ATTACH type="full"]115464[/ATTACH] Finally, used some light aluminum angle mounted along the bottoms of the bunks to make the floor flat between the bunks. Looks like someone did something similar on yours, but much higher. Mine goes from the chine to chine for best stability: [ATTACH type="full"]115465[/ATTACH] Not a great pic, but you get the idea. One day, I might put a flat floor in the back of the boat, but it doesn't have a lot of V like the front, so not a pressing issue. I am very happy with the boat. Super utility, I use in fresh and saltwater. Have caught a lot of striper in this boat. Not a soft ride in chop, but is very seaworthy. I raised the transom, but yours might be a 20" already. GREAT hull! I hope you enjoy fishing as you modify it to suit your needs. [/QUOTE]
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