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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1992 Polar Kraft MVT-1751 with a 1992 Evinrude 60 HP…my first tin boat project
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<blockquote data-quote="Axhammer" data-source="post: 500931" data-attributes="member: 16767"><p>I just went outside and looked at it closely. The only part of the 1751 that is supported while on the trailer, is in the back where the boat is resting on the bunks. The bunks are 2x4’s on edge, about 4’ long at the most.</p><p></p><p>The keel of the boat is not resting on the centerline rollers like it should.</p><p></p><p>I have come up with a plan. I will remove the trailer fenders, because they are close to the boat when loaded, and I want the boat to sit down in between the fenders. In the end the fenders will be moved and modified as required.</p><p></p><p>I will make new bunks that are lower on the trailer. I will adjust and set it up so that when it’s on the trailer, it will be supported or sitting on the centerline rollers, and the bunks, with the weight evenly distributed. </p><p></p><p>It will also be sitting with the bow higher than the stern for drainage when I do this.</p><p></p><p>I want to be able to leave the boat attached to the jeep, outside overnight and not have to worry about a thunderstorm filling the boat with water, because the boat doesn’t drain.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Axhammer, post: 500931, member: 16767"] I just went outside and looked at it closely. The only part of the 1751 that is supported while on the trailer, is in the back where the boat is resting on the bunks. The bunks are 2x4’s on edge, about 4’ long at the most. The keel of the boat is not resting on the centerline rollers like it should. I have come up with a plan. I will remove the trailer fenders, because they are close to the boat when loaded, and I want the boat to sit down in between the fenders. In the end the fenders will be moved and modified as required. I will make new bunks that are lower on the trailer. I will adjust and set it up so that when it’s on the trailer, it will be supported or sitting on the centerline rollers, and the bunks, with the weight evenly distributed. It will also be sitting with the bow higher than the stern for drainage when I do this. I want to be able to leave the boat attached to the jeep, outside overnight and not have to worry about a thunderstorm filling the boat with water, because the boat doesn’t drain. [/QUOTE]
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