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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1983 Polar Kraft CF-1651 overhaul
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<blockquote data-quote="bplayer405" data-source="post: 476344" data-attributes="member: 18255"><p>Yes, that transom design is normal. Yes, is is wood, plywood to be exact. If it still feels stout and you won't be using a big outboard on the jon then you should be ok. </p><p></p><p>I have an '84 Polar Kraft mod-v 1651 riveted jon that I picked up a couple months ago and am restoring/remodeling myself. Mine had a pretty hard life with lots of leaking rivets, large dents in the hull up front, and plenty of holes from accessories mounted all over the decking. Fortunately, I've recently got into welding and have been fixing a lot of the problems I've found and holes left behind. </p><p></p><p>Boats can be a big undertaking to restore and make nice again. They can be quite rewarding also. I've restored/remodeled a couple jons and come from a carpentry background. I reframed and built my last boat using wood because of my ability and tooling. That boat is quite heavy and very stout; a 1648 that looks close to yours. The addition of welding has changed the game for me.</p><p></p><p>I've replaced the transom wood in every boat I've had due to rot. They flexed a lot and couldn't hold up to and outboard. I chose solid wood milled down to the proper thickness to work. Very strong and should outlast plywood. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck with your build. Plenty of knowledge and help in this forum. Get your family involved with your build. They will appreciate time spent on the boat more once its done. </p><p></p><p>Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bplayer405, post: 476344, member: 18255"] Yes, that transom design is normal. Yes, is is wood, plywood to be exact. If it still feels stout and you won't be using a big outboard on the jon then you should be ok. I have an '84 Polar Kraft mod-v 1651 riveted jon that I picked up a couple months ago and am restoring/remodeling myself. Mine had a pretty hard life with lots of leaking rivets, large dents in the hull up front, and plenty of holes from accessories mounted all over the decking. Fortunately, I've recently got into welding and have been fixing a lot of the problems I've found and holes left behind. Boats can be a big undertaking to restore and make nice again. They can be quite rewarding also. I've restored/remodeled a couple jons and come from a carpentry background. I reframed and built my last boat using wood because of my ability and tooling. That boat is quite heavy and very stout; a 1648 that looks close to yours. The addition of welding has changed the game for me. I've replaced the transom wood in every boat I've had due to rot. They flexed a lot and couldn't hold up to and outboard. I chose solid wood milled down to the proper thickness to work. Very strong and should outlast plywood. Best of luck with your build. Plenty of knowledge and help in this forum. Get your family involved with your build. They will appreciate time spent on the boat more once its done. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
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