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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Justin's 14' Catfish and Greenhead Slayer
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<blockquote data-quote="Schube4" data-source="post: 305598" data-attributes="member: 11117"><p>Got after it a little bit this weekend. I decided to stay with the black marine carpet over a grey or tan in keeping with my camouflage strategy. All-in-all, i'm very impressed at how a few minor improvements can turn a rather old and basic boat into a great looking boat that's ready to hit the water and be proud of. </p><p></p><p>I finished the painting on the inside during the week, in the evenings, and ran two coats over it. Installed planks for the benches using plywood and the marine carpet. Next, I added side rails between both benches using 2x4's and carpeted them as well. Plan on screwing down rod holders to these rails and then when we take it duck hunting, it'll act as a shotgun shell holder or something to set things on. Lastly, picked up two of the high-back seats in Max-4 camo and screwed them into adjustable seat clamps for easy on and off.</p><p></p><p>Next up I plan on installing a removable floor to fit into the bottom for a flat surface using sealed plywood. However, I'm wondering with this added weight how much lower the boat will sit down in the water? </p><p></p><p>Anyone have some other good ideas to throw my way please don't hesitate. Either way I can't wait to get it out on the lake.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Schube4, post: 305598, member: 11117"] Got after it a little bit this weekend. I decided to stay with the black marine carpet over a grey or tan in keeping with my camouflage strategy. All-in-all, i'm very impressed at how a few minor improvements can turn a rather old and basic boat into a great looking boat that's ready to hit the water and be proud of. I finished the painting on the inside during the week, in the evenings, and ran two coats over it. Installed planks for the benches using plywood and the marine carpet. Next, I added side rails between both benches using 2x4's and carpeted them as well. Plan on screwing down rod holders to these rails and then when we take it duck hunting, it'll act as a shotgun shell holder or something to set things on. Lastly, picked up two of the high-back seats in Max-4 camo and screwed them into adjustable seat clamps for easy on and off. Next up I plan on installing a removable floor to fit into the bottom for a flat surface using sealed plywood. However, I'm wondering with this added weight how much lower the boat will sit down in the water? Anyone have some other good ideas to throw my way please don't hesitate. Either way I can't wait to get it out on the lake. [/QUOTE]
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