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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1994 Spectrum 16 Sport Rebuild? - Bouncing ideas around
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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 504927" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>Some after thoughts from boat testintg today.</p><p></p><p>The pros:</p><p>Ryan thinks this boat has more fishing space than the Princecraft, despite them being the same size. I agree.</p><p>Ryan thinks the windshield is very functional, and will be more so as the weather cools. I agree.</p><p>Ryan likes the front and back platforms a lot. </p><p>Ryan likes the fishbox/cooler seat a lot.</p><p>Lots of great spots to stash stuff. Really like that.</p><p>New carpet is very comfortable underfoot, or to take a nap on.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The cons:</p><p>The boat feels tippy compared to the Princecraft, despite being heavier. A product of having more V.</p><p>The boat definitely leans toward the port side when at rest. Two batteries on that side. Should be able to fix that.</p><p>Something clogging the fuel pickup, and the fuel fitting leaks. The fitting is easy, pickup is a pain, but I will find it.</p><p>No Autopilot. That's a pain, but I can get one.</p><p>No rod storage. Need to figure that out. </p><p>Very poor space for a larger fish finder. Need to think carefully about that.</p><p>The trailer has tiny, 8" wheels and tires, and very low bunks. Must be careful when loading to not drag the prop. Not a great highway trailer. Thinking of swapping trailers with the Princecraft.</p><p></p><p>This is after testing it for 2 hours. Will test more this week.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 504927, member: 4972"] Some after thoughts from boat testintg today. The pros: Ryan thinks this boat has more fishing space than the Princecraft, despite them being the same size. I agree. Ryan thinks the windshield is very functional, and will be more so as the weather cools. I agree. Ryan likes the front and back platforms a lot. Ryan likes the fishbox/cooler seat a lot. Lots of great spots to stash stuff. Really like that. New carpet is very comfortable underfoot, or to take a nap on. The cons: The boat feels tippy compared to the Princecraft, despite being heavier. A product of having more V. The boat definitely leans toward the port side when at rest. Two batteries on that side. Should be able to fix that. Something clogging the fuel pickup, and the fuel fitting leaks. The fitting is easy, pickup is a pain, but I will find it. No Autopilot. That's a pain, but I can get one. No rod storage. Need to figure that out. Very poor space for a larger fish finder. Need to think carefully about that. The trailer has tiny, 8" wheels and tires, and very low bunks. Must be careful when loading to not drag the prop. Not a great highway trailer. Thinking of swapping trailers with the Princecraft. This is after testing it for 2 hours. Will test more this week. [/QUOTE]
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