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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1972 14' Sears Semi V Aluminum Boat. Need Guidance.
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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 140375" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>Just a couple of things real quick:</p><p></p><p>Removing the middle seat also removes some of the structural support for the hull; this will allow the hull sides to flex while trailered and underway which will cause bigger problems down the road. You will need to add support back to the sides with your mods; rod lockers along the sides do this very well as well as just adding some type of gusset or bracing where the midseat was located originally. </p><p></p><p>Caulk on the bottom of the hull probably means a leak of some kind. the best thing to do is remove the caulk, and anything else that was used to patch holes badly, then fill with water to find the leaks. Patch the leaks permanently by rebucking the rivets, welding or using patch plates as needed. IOW, patch them for good. </p><p></p><p>Filling the holes on the breasthook (that little triangle part on the bow) can be done a number of ways; by riveting a backing plate and then filling with body filler, using something like HTS 2000 with a backing plate, or just completely building a new one. Depending on the type of material you will be using (Wood or Alu.) it could be done several different ways; none of them are extremely difficult. </p><p></p><p>I know you said the transom is in good shape, but I would drill some test holes to be sure; if there is even the slightest hint of water in the transom I would replace it. It is easier to do it now then wait until after the decks are in and hafta rebuild it. </p><p></p><p>there are lots of builds here: </p><p><a href="https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3156" target="_blank">Jon and Vee mods</a></p><p>Look through them to get some ideas on what you need for your build. </p><p></p><p>Looks like a nice hull to mod out though!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 140375, member: 1914"] Just a couple of things real quick: Removing the middle seat also removes some of the structural support for the hull; this will allow the hull sides to flex while trailered and underway which will cause bigger problems down the road. You will need to add support back to the sides with your mods; rod lockers along the sides do this very well as well as just adding some type of gusset or bracing where the midseat was located originally. Caulk on the bottom of the hull probably means a leak of some kind. the best thing to do is remove the caulk, and anything else that was used to patch holes badly, then fill with water to find the leaks. Patch the leaks permanently by rebucking the rivets, welding or using patch plates as needed. IOW, patch them for good. Filling the holes on the breasthook (that little triangle part on the bow) can be done a number of ways; by riveting a backing plate and then filling with body filler, using something like HTS 2000 with a backing plate, or just completely building a new one. Depending on the type of material you will be using (Wood or Alu.) it could be done several different ways; none of them are extremely difficult. I know you said the transom is in good shape, but I would drill some test holes to be sure; if there is even the slightest hint of water in the transom I would replace it. It is easier to do it now then wait until after the decks are in and hafta rebuild it. there are lots of builds here: [url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3156]Jon and Vee mods[/url] Look through them to get some ideas on what you need for your build. Looks like a nice hull to mod out though! [/QUOTE]
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