Multi Purpose 1448

[lgpjr49]

Hey guys I started my build a few months back sorry for the delay. I've got a Lowe 1448 mod-v and I wanted to make it more user friendly for fishing while also still be able to hunt out of it.
Here she is before I got started, sorry it's the only picture I have before I got started with the build.


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[lgpjr49]

It has a 1987 Johnson 25hp outboard and the guy I got it from had special ordered it from the factory without the middle seat.


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[lgpjr49]

Building the deck frame out of 1" X 1/8" aluminum angle for support, no wood in this build.


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1/8" aluminum deck installed with the seat base bolted to bracing underneath for support.


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Front deck completed minus paint with the TM bolted to the gunnels so it can be used for a short while.


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A picture of the bracing and me fitting the foam between the ribs for flotation and support of the floor


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[lgpjr49]

Test fitting the floor for fit. I used 1/16" aluminum for this because I was running out of money at the time and with the foam support it should be stable enough to walk on and it not buckle.


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[lgpjr49]

Here's the floor installed and painted, I finished this up about 2 months ago and the floor hasn't buckled once while crappie fishing or duck hunting.


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[RiverBottomOutdoors]

I love a 1448. It's a go anywhere do anything kind of hull for me. I like that you went all aluminum. Good looking boat.

 

[lgpjr49]

Thanks, I'll try and get some better pictures of it fully painted and in the sun light.


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[ADIBOO]

Looks good! When doing the frame for the deck, is it attached to the sides of the boat at all? Thinking of doing a rear deck on mine and trying to figure out how to frame everything.

 

[lgpjr49]

I didn't attach the frame to the sides of the boat, it's just mounted to the ribs with 2 rivets at connection.


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[HeavyHook]

Looks great - I have a 1448 also

 

[lgpjr49]

Little update I moved my paddle out of the way and in a spot where I know it won't get smashed or in the way.


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[lgpjr49]

Seat base and hatch mounted on the back bench. I only took about half the foam out to use for the hatch area. Now i need to brace it up since it feels as if that side was held together and braced by the foam.


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[Bowhunter1661]

Nice build, just curious what type of paint you used? Looking to start painting Mine soon but everyone claims Rustoleum doesn't have a good abrasion resistance. Also, how is this paint holding up?

Thanks!

 

[lgpjr49]

I think I used rustoleum I painted it camo for the fact of its very simple to touch up. Now I did put in the extra and clean it sand it and prime it before I painted but so far after a few months the places I completely painted are holding up fairly well.


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[lgpjr49]

The decking flooring and seating is done, still need a seat for the bow. Next up is a TM bracket instead of it being bolted to the gunnel, then hydro turf and finally everyone's favorite installing electronics.


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[killintime]

Can you post up details on the rope storage you built ? That would be perfect for my boat.

 

[lgpjr49]

Yeah it's fairly simple. I got my hatch kit and I cut out the template that came with it. Next I cut out the foam that was in the bench underneath. I only pulled out the amount of foam that I needed to store my biggest item (portable stern nav light) and once that was all out I vacuumed it all out then just attached the hatch to the bench very simple. My only problem now is, the bench flexes a lot when you sit in the pedestal seat and I need to find a way to stiffen it up without ripping out more foam


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