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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
70’s Starcraft 14’ Seafarer “By Golly”
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<blockquote data-quote="Makaw" data-source="post: 498656" data-attributes="member: 25180"><p>[USER=21552]@Crazyboat[/USER] The original configuration was a forward console, and since I couldn't shorten the steering cable (and didn't want to buy a new one), I was pretty limited with helm locations relative to forward/stern positions. For me the modifications have very much been about tradeoffs. Yes, it pushes a lot when not on plane, but it's not nose-heavy like you would think. That is due to low weight distribution of other items, mainly deep cycle batteries. Runs great solo, and when I have a buddy with me, they sit toward the stern. The extra battery weight also helps stabilize the boat significantly when not moving. Considering I'm mostly running solo for fishing using my trolling motor, this has actually been a benefit because my weight is well-centered. The bigger downside for me is that I'm simply losing a lot of spare capacity, so it is, at maximum, a 2-man (adult) boat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Makaw, post: 498656, member: 25180"] [USER=21552]@Crazyboat[/USER] The original configuration was a forward console, and since I couldn't shorten the steering cable (and didn't want to buy a new one), I was pretty limited with helm locations relative to forward/stern positions. For me the modifications have very much been about tradeoffs. Yes, it pushes a lot when not on plane, but it's not nose-heavy like you would think. That is due to low weight distribution of other items, mainly deep cycle batteries. Runs great solo, and when I have a buddy with me, they sit toward the stern. The extra battery weight also helps stabilize the boat significantly when not moving. Considering I'm mostly running solo for fishing using my trolling motor, this has actually been a benefit because my weight is well-centered. The bigger downside for me is that I'm simply losing a lot of spare capacity, so it is, at maximum, a 2-man (adult) boat. [/QUOTE]
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