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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Tom's Jonboat to Bass boat project with photos
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<blockquote data-quote="Jonboat2Bassboat" data-source="post: 279869" data-attributes="member: 9662"><p>Just want to add two comments for when you start your project, start early and be aware that most guys who convert Jon boats to Bass boats do not have their boats in the water 5-6 months in the year. I do so had to go with a bottom paint and primer system. Used Aquagard 190 Marine primer for below the waterline and Aquagard Alumi-Koat Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint, applied with a roller and a brush.</p><p></p><p>If your boat will only be in the water 4-6 hours, 4 times a month, say every Saturday, you SHOULD be OK with Rust-Oleum on the bottom. I am using X-O Rust Oil Enamel for a top cote. Most guys use this or Rust-Oleum and am told it works fine. Only time will tell.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your project. There is a lot of good advice here.</p><p></p><p>Just wanted to add you can get a book on converting a Jonboat to a Bassboat at myjonboat.com. The book is $20 but can download an e-book for less. If you get the printed book the e-book comes with it. There are also several examples with lots of pictures of boats that have been converted using this system. This is where I started but still need the advice from this web site.</p><p></p><p>Just be aware that if your boat is in the water a lot you will need bottom paint. Also, use marine wire. Standard wire is not tinned and standard connectors are made of aluminium with plastic shields. Copper and aluminium are dis-similar metals and, when wet, will promote corrosion. Marine wire is tinned copper and marine connectors are also tinned copper with heat shrink shields. Once you crimp on the connector you can heat shrink the connection and make it waterproof. Marine wire and connectors are expensive but not prohibitive.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jonboat2Bassboat, post: 279869, member: 9662"] Just want to add two comments for when you start your project, start early and be aware that most guys who convert Jon boats to Bass boats do not have their boats in the water 5-6 months in the year. I do so had to go with a bottom paint and primer system. Used Aquagard 190 Marine primer for below the waterline and Aquagard Alumi-Koat Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint, applied with a roller and a brush. If your boat will only be in the water 4-6 hours, 4 times a month, say every Saturday, you SHOULD be OK with Rust-Oleum on the bottom. I am using X-O Rust Oil Enamel for a top cote. Most guys use this or Rust-Oleum and am told it works fine. Only time will tell. Good luck with your project. There is a lot of good advice here. Just wanted to add you can get a book on converting a Jonboat to a Bassboat at myjonboat.com. The book is $20 but can download an e-book for less. If you get the printed book the e-book comes with it. There are also several examples with lots of pictures of boats that have been converted using this system. This is where I started but still need the advice from this web site. Just be aware that if your boat is in the water a lot you will need bottom paint. Also, use marine wire. Standard wire is not tinned and standard connectors are made of aluminium with plastic shields. Copper and aluminium are dis-similar metals and, when wet, will promote corrosion. Marine wire is tinned copper and marine connectors are also tinned copper with heat shrink shields. Once you crimp on the connector you can heat shrink the connection and make it waterproof. Marine wire and connectors are expensive but not prohibitive. [/QUOTE]
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