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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Rat's 1977 Polar Kraft 1440 refit
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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 117233" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>Some updates. Still working on the details, this takes the longest time. I also only have medium hardener for my Epoxy, so it is taking extra long for it to cure in this cold weather.</p><p></p><p>I found the lights I am going to use; they are made by BEP marine and I found them at my local Academy on sale for $9, they are Amber colored. I am installing two in the forward cockpit area and one in the aft cockpit area. I will add some to the below decks lockers later if I need them.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]9967[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]9968[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]9970[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]9969[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I have also potted the remaining holes for the Sonar and light sockets, touched up a few areas that needed it with some epoxy glue filler. I just need to run a light sander over everything, wipe it down and then paint; I just need the weather to cooperate, a couple of 70 degree days would do it. </p><p></p><p>I also checked the parts for the motor, most of the parts I need are no longer available thru OMC. I used Sea Way Marine, they had all of them in stock, looks like it will run about $200 for everything I need. I will have about $475 in the motor when done, not bad really. I will need to get a prop also.</p><p></p><p>The wiring will be done this week as well, I need to pick up a few wire looms and straps, but that's all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 117233, member: 1914"] Some updates. Still working on the details, this takes the longest time. I also only have medium hardener for my Epoxy, so it is taking extra long for it to cure in this cold weather. I found the lights I am going to use; they are made by BEP marine and I found them at my local Academy on sale for $9, they are Amber colored. I am installing two in the forward cockpit area and one in the aft cockpit area. I will add some to the below decks lockers later if I need them. [ATTACH type="full" alt="fore cockpit lights.JPG"]9967._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="closeup light.JPG"]9968._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Switch panel.JPG"]9970._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="aft hatch.JPG"]9969._xfImport[/ATTACH] I have also potted the remaining holes for the Sonar and light sockets, touched up a few areas that needed it with some epoxy glue filler. I just need to run a light sander over everything, wipe it down and then paint; I just need the weather to cooperate, a couple of 70 degree days would do it. I also checked the parts for the motor, most of the parts I need are no longer available thru OMC. I used Sea Way Marine, they had all of them in stock, looks like it will run about $200 for everything I need. I will have about $475 in the motor when done, not bad really. I will need to get a prop also. The wiring will be done this week as well, I need to pick up a few wire looms and straps, but that's all. [/QUOTE]
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