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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
'94 Lowe 1440M Build
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<blockquote data-quote="UCFJed" data-source="post: 428022" data-attributes="member: 21982"><p>Good news, found a buddy who has a TIG welder and is open to helping me. Of course all of the shops around me that sell any sort of aluminum are only open M-F so I have to keep exploring to get a better idea on price. Trying to build a boat while you are planning a wedding is a constant balancing act with the future Mrs. </p><p></p><p>Spent a couple hours this last weekend doing a deep clean of the boat and checking for leaks. Nothing leaks as far as I can tell so one less thing to worry about. Started painting parts of the boat, currently split between a tan or the classic green. Leaning towards tan as it's a bit different. </p><p></p><p>Thanks for the great information bowhunter. I've been using your old boat (and parts of the new boat, excluding painting in a new garage #-o ) as a build potential with my buddies. You made a great point about being flush with the middle bench, that was one of my debates after buying the boat. I'd always rather be stable and not be able to flip well then the alternative. I'll look into the recessed foot tray as part of the build. </p><p></p><p>Next steps, get the materials for the forward deck and hopefully framing it soon. Even though she isn't pretty yet may take it out this weekend and try to get some fish in the new boat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UCFJed, post: 428022, member: 21982"] Good news, found a buddy who has a TIG welder and is open to helping me. Of course all of the shops around me that sell any sort of aluminum are only open M-F so I have to keep exploring to get a better idea on price. Trying to build a boat while you are planning a wedding is a constant balancing act with the future Mrs. Spent a couple hours this last weekend doing a deep clean of the boat and checking for leaks. Nothing leaks as far as I can tell so one less thing to worry about. Started painting parts of the boat, currently split between a tan or the classic green. Leaning towards tan as it's a bit different. Thanks for the great information bowhunter. I've been using your old boat (and parts of the new boat, excluding painting in a new garage #-o ) as a build potential with my buddies. You made a great point about being flush with the middle bench, that was one of my debates after buying the boat. I'd always rather be stable and not be able to flip well then the alternative. I'll look into the recessed foot tray as part of the build. Next steps, get the materials for the forward deck and hopefully framing it soon. Even though she isn't pretty yet may take it out this weekend and try to get some fish in the new boat. [/QUOTE]
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