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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
bringing my boat back to life**updated 5/3/12 w/ pics**
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<blockquote data-quote="bikeordie092" data-source="post: 248325" data-attributes="member: 6827"><p>Ok, so i have started a new project, my first boat. i got this boat from a guy on craigslist last year on a trade. i traded a .30-06 mossberg rifle for the boat, trailer, and 2 motors. one motor was a small one, i believe 5 horse or something and the one i ended up using is an 18hp evinrude. both motors were locked up, so i worked my best to get them unlocked without damage.. one bottle of marvel mystery oil, a can of pb blaster and a few whacks from a sledge i had the 18hp unlocked... once it was no longer locked up, i rebuilt the carb and put in some new plugs and she fired right up and purred like a kitten. i fished all last year with the boat the way it was, but this year i wanted something better... so, now im redoing the boat. i stripped the outside already and have it in primer. i replaced the transom. i am in the process of putting in the floor, along with a deck on the front... this boat is a v hull, but is quite steady. i do have one question tho, does anyone have any ideas on securing the front deck to the boat? the floor sits on the bottom of the sides where the little indentations are near the bottom, they provide a good lip for the floor to rest on... i just dont know how to do the deck on the front, the deck will only be level with the front seat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bikeordie092, post: 248325, member: 6827"] Ok, so i have started a new project, my first boat. i got this boat from a guy on craigslist last year on a trade. i traded a .30-06 mossberg rifle for the boat, trailer, and 2 motors. one motor was a small one, i believe 5 horse or something and the one i ended up using is an 18hp evinrude. both motors were locked up, so i worked my best to get them unlocked without damage.. one bottle of marvel mystery oil, a can of pb blaster and a few whacks from a sledge i had the 18hp unlocked... once it was no longer locked up, i rebuilt the carb and put in some new plugs and she fired right up and purred like a kitten. i fished all last year with the boat the way it was, but this year i wanted something better... so, now im redoing the boat. i stripped the outside already and have it in primer. i replaced the transom. i am in the process of putting in the floor, along with a deck on the front... this boat is a v hull, but is quite steady. i do have one question tho, does anyone have any ideas on securing the front deck to the boat? the floor sits on the bottom of the sides where the little indentations are near the bottom, they provide a good lip for the floor to rest on... i just dont know how to do the deck on the front, the deck will only be level with the front seat. [/QUOTE]
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