1989 Lowe 1242

[surveywaters]

I was given this Lowe 1242 and I almost have the title [-o< . I was also given a basket case 1971 Evinrude 6hp Fisherman. Took about $100 in parts and a lot of time, but it runs ike a dream, I know the decals are for a '69 but the '71 were 3X as much, "and I almost have the title for it [-o< " . The trailer was being used as a storage rack by a friend, I made a better rack from angle and traded straight out. I wish I had pics of it before I sanblasted, painted, repaired, modified, etc. Here are before and afters, I added a piece of 3/4" to the front bench to support the seat mount, but I want to redo that and make it come back to the first rib to allow for life vest storage. I also want to deck from the rear bench to the stern for anchor and fuel tank storage as well as a level area for tackle while fishing. Any tips for framing, bracing or attaching of said frames and braces would be most welcome.

 

[cgaengineer]

Beautiful job!

 

[surveywaters]

Started the new front deck. It's drying now. Not shown in the skeleton photo, I added a piece of 3/4" between the two center joist for more seat support. Will be bracing the floatuing end with 1" sq. tube.

 

[kryptonica]

I think it's obvious that the motor looks amazing and the notches in the support beam is pro. Jigsaw and then chisel to cut the grooves or plunge cut maybe? Anyway, looks fun! thanks for sharing. One more question; will you add a trolling motor? Guess we wait and see!

 

[surveywaters]

Not planning on a trolling motor yet, I've never used one. I probably couldn't live with out it once I tried though . I have a 24v Minn Kota someone gave me, but I can't see putting two batteries in this little boat. If I could run it on 12v I would atleast try it.

I would love to say I bought a larger piece for the support beam and then dadoed it, but I actually just cut filler stripsto bring it flush.

Thanks for the compliments. I love the site and just wanted to add my little mods for guys with simple dreams and a tiny boat.

 

[surveywaters]

Okay, front deck is done. My goal was to make a more stable mount for the seat and provide storage for life jackets; mission accomplished.

 

[surveywaters]

Thought I'd throw a pic of my bunghole in here too :shock:
The boat apparently hit a rock and kind of squatted the drain hole abit. I decided to fix something that really wasn't a problem to begin with. Well, when I tried to straighten it, the weld broke free from the hull in three places. That's JB Weld marine epoxy in the image, I hope it sticks....

 

[bobberboy]

Lots to be said for simple dreams and a tiny boat...for one thing they get the boat on the water faster! Good luck and thanks for posting.

 

[surveywaters]

I am having trouble with the rear deck. I want to cover the area behing the rear bench. The fuel tank sticks up higher than the bench. Anyone have pics or tips?

 

[TheMaestro]

Smaller fuel tank? What size is there now?

 

[surveywaters]

I have a Moeller 3gal Ultra Portable. Can't get much smaller. It's the cap and fittings that stick up.

 

[Ringo Steele]

Maybe a sub-frame on top of the rear bench to make it a little taller?

Is that a Cox trailer you have? Looks great, by the way!

 

[surveywaters]

The only thing I know about the trailer is that it was sold by Sears.

I agree, a sub frame may be my only option, I didn't want to raise the driving seat, but I guess I'll have to.


Thank you.