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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
POLARKRAFT 1654 duck/bass boat
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<blockquote data-quote="Skidz" data-source="post: 193019" data-attributes="member: 3920"><p>Looks like you've got a good platform to get started for sure. As for cutting hatches, there is a ton of info on here that will lead you to the right place. Personally, I would prefer a small hatch on the backside of the the deck so you can get in the gear you need, but keep the majority of the structural support. Also, consider making your modifications adaptable or removable, in a way that you can easily switch the boat from duck hunting to fishing and back.</p><p></p><p>As for the OB, from years of duck hunting experience, I can say without a doubt that a tiller is the best bet. Think of all the logs and debris that you might need to hop over to get to that good duck hole. A tiller allows you to set the OB to tilt, and it can swing up and over the log and then back down with little problem. I would assume most console models would have tilt and trim. With the hydraulic pressure involved, the OB won't swing up over the obstructions nearly as well, if at all. And it seems that it would put a lot of wear and tear and the hyd cylinders and pumps as well. But you have to work with whats available, and I would bet there is a way to get everything you want, just might take some research and creative thinking.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck!</p><p>Skidz</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Skidz, post: 193019, member: 3920"] Looks like you've got a good platform to get started for sure. As for cutting hatches, there is a ton of info on here that will lead you to the right place. Personally, I would prefer a small hatch on the backside of the the deck so you can get in the gear you need, but keep the majority of the structural support. Also, consider making your modifications adaptable or removable, in a way that you can easily switch the boat from duck hunting to fishing and back. As for the OB, from years of duck hunting experience, I can say without a doubt that a tiller is the best bet. Think of all the logs and debris that you might need to hop over to get to that good duck hole. A tiller allows you to set the OB to tilt, and it can swing up and over the log and then back down with little problem. I would assume most console models would have tilt and trim. With the hydraulic pressure involved, the OB won't swing up over the obstructions nearly as well, if at all. And it seems that it would put a lot of wear and tear and the hyd cylinders and pumps as well. But you have to work with whats available, and I would bet there is a way to get everything you want, just might take some research and creative thinking. Best of luck! Skidz [/QUOTE]
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