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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
newbie 1st build: '76 Meyers SuperPro 14','73 25hp Evinrude
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<blockquote data-quote="rkc118" data-source="post: 422710" data-attributes="member: 21626"><p>finally got out on the water today, everything went well. the motor runs strong and the boat planed out at 20mph according to my depthfinder. Cabela's had the minn kota powerdrive on sale so i picked one up. I just have it attached to an old shelf clamped on the bow for now, i want to see how everything feels for a few trips before i get serious about designing the modifications. </p><p></p><p> there were a few small leaks in the front of the boat. upon closer inspection, there seem to be some cracks in the crossbraces (ribs? not sure what they are really called) that go across the floor of the boat. there is some sort of sealant that is starting to crack off as well. it is white and hard, any ideas what it might be? looks like most/all of the joints on the floor of the boat have been treated with it. </p><p></p><p> i took a few pictures after about 2 hours on the water.</p><p></p><p>i think the single rivet that is leaking i can probably get away with a little silicone on both sides, i'm not too worried about that one. </p><p></p><p>I'm not sure what to make of the other areas with the cracks though. any suggestions?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rkc118, post: 422710, member: 21626"] finally got out on the water today, everything went well. the motor runs strong and the boat planed out at 20mph according to my depthfinder. Cabela's had the minn kota powerdrive on sale so i picked one up. I just have it attached to an old shelf clamped on the bow for now, i want to see how everything feels for a few trips before i get serious about designing the modifications. there were a few small leaks in the front of the boat. upon closer inspection, there seem to be some cracks in the crossbraces (ribs? not sure what they are really called) that go across the floor of the boat. there is some sort of sealant that is starting to crack off as well. it is white and hard, any ideas what it might be? looks like most/all of the joints on the floor of the boat have been treated with it. i took a few pictures after about 2 hours on the water. i think the single rivet that is leaking i can probably get away with a little silicone on both sides, i'm not too worried about that one. I'm not sure what to make of the other areas with the cracks though. any suggestions? [/QUOTE]
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