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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Vermonster's 1972 RichLine Sportsman 14' V
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<blockquote data-quote="Vermonster" data-source="post: 266378" data-attributes="member: 7992"><p>Picked up some aluminum angle, tube, and channel to extend the front seat. I added 2 holes above the waterline (or about at it). I riveted a strip of channel on each side so that the sharp corners of the angle didn't dig into the hull when weight was put on the seat. I sealed it with 3M 5200 anyways... better safe than sorry.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]38437[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I can stand on the middle tube (200 lbs) and it has a tiny bit of flex. I added 2 more supports and capped the top with 1 1/2" angle</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]38438[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Waiting for the 5200 to cure now, and I'm 1 coat of Spar Urethane in on the 1/2" plywood to be added on top of this (with carpet). I'll be purchasing a new jigsaw as well since mine decided to literally fall apart. The angle is easy enough to cut with a hacksaw, but I'll need it for the plywood.</p><p></p><p>I think I'm going to add foam in the very front of the bow and use the rest of the space to store life jackets since I seem to forget them half of the time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vermonster, post: 266378, member: 7992"] Picked up some aluminum angle, tube, and channel to extend the front seat. I added 2 holes above the waterline (or about at it). I riveted a strip of channel on each side so that the sharp corners of the angle didn't dig into the hull when weight was put on the seat. I sealed it with 3M 5200 anyways... better safe than sorry. [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1039_mockup.jpg"]38437._xfImport[/ATTACH] I can stand on the middle tube (200 lbs) and it has a tiny bit of flex. I added 2 more supports and capped the top with 1 1/2" angle [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1043.JPG"]38438._xfImport[/ATTACH] Waiting for the 5200 to cure now, and I'm 1 coat of Spar Urethane in on the 1/2" plywood to be added on top of this (with carpet). I'll be purchasing a new jigsaw as well since mine decided to literally fall apart. The angle is easy enough to cut with a hacksaw, but I'll need it for the plywood. I think I'm going to add foam in the very front of the bow and use the rest of the space to store life jackets since I seem to forget them half of the time. [/QUOTE]
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