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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Alumacraft 1436LT Conversion
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<blockquote data-quote="onthewater102" data-source="post: 388688" data-attributes="member: 13702"><p>Up next is some fiberglass filler to the exposed foam alongside the mid-deck to drain the water to the drain lines in each bay, along with the framing for the port-side hatch that will run from the rear deck to the front. Hopefully the primer shows up quickly - I don't want the deck discolored from the sides by the time I get them painted.</p><p></p><p>Also to come this week (weather permitting) will be the transom mounted tilt-tube for the steering (so I can disconnect the linkages & remove the motor for carry-in launches) & the hatch-lid for the front tackle tray storage. Tested the final setup with the most recent permanent additions mounted (console, wheel, remote & cables) and all the removable items (motors, batteries, tank, anchor, gear & seats) removed and it's definitely heavier, but still manageable that two people can lift & carry it a short distance to clear obstacles or drop in from the bank. Certainly won't be enjoyable, it's tricky with the side imaging sonar sender protruding from under the bottom, cause you have to be careful not to drag the boat.</p><p></p><p>For longer carries I made up a boat dolly that slips between the bunks on the trailer and allows me to walk the boat down to the water when no launch is available.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/3NZWcOKl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="onthewater102, post: 388688, member: 13702"] Up next is some fiberglass filler to the exposed foam alongside the mid-deck to drain the water to the drain lines in each bay, along with the framing for the port-side hatch that will run from the rear deck to the front. Hopefully the primer shows up quickly - I don't want the deck discolored from the sides by the time I get them painted. Also to come this week (weather permitting) will be the transom mounted tilt-tube for the steering (so I can disconnect the linkages & remove the motor for carry-in launches) & the hatch-lid for the front tackle tray storage. Tested the final setup with the most recent permanent additions mounted (console, wheel, remote & cables) and all the removable items (motors, batteries, tank, anchor, gear & seats) removed and it's definitely heavier, but still manageable that two people can lift & carry it a short distance to clear obstacles or drop in from the bank. Certainly won't be enjoyable, it's tricky with the side imaging sonar sender protruding from under the bottom, cause you have to be careful not to drag the boat. For longer carries I made up a boat dolly that slips between the bunks on the trailer and allows me to walk the boat down to the water when no launch is available. [img]https://i.imgur.com/3NZWcOKl.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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