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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
12' 1976 Harber/Sears V-hull conversion
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<blockquote data-quote="waterant" data-source="post: 509347" data-attributes="member: 34810"><p>Hatches are done, decks are done, hatches reinforcement is done, and electrical is done, spaces between hatches are painted.</p><p>I am getting ready for EVA foam. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]118614[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]118615[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]118616[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]118620[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]118617[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]118618[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]118619[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]118621[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I "un-bented" two old seats and got enough material for the front deck and hatches. It was a bit challenging to flatten those, and there are a few uneven places, but nothing critical.</p><p></p><p>For the rear hatches, I used 1/4" HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene). I still had to add reinforcement because it flexed too much if I stepped in the middle. With the reinforcement, both hatches feel very solid. Using aluminum sheets would be the best option but at $450+ per sheet it costs here i just could not justify the cost.</p><p></p><p>Things left:</p><p></p><p>- Install EVA foam</p><p>- Install the electrical and bilge panel (all is wired; I just need to install it over the foam)</p><p>- Finish engine controls (I'm waiting for the cables and steering arm)</p><p>- Add foam collar </p><p>- Wait for spring</p><p>- Splash! .. and hope she floats</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="waterant, post: 509347, member: 34810"] Hatches are done, decks are done, hatches reinforcement is done, and electrical is done, spaces between hatches are painted. I am getting ready for EVA foam. [ATTACH type="full"]118614[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]118615[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]118616[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]118620[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]118617[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]118618[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]118619[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]118621[/ATTACH] I "un-bented" two old seats and got enough material for the front deck and hatches. It was a bit challenging to flatten those, and there are a few uneven places, but nothing critical. For the rear hatches, I used 1/4" HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene). I still had to add reinforcement because it flexed too much if I stepped in the middle. With the reinforcement, both hatches feel very solid. Using aluminum sheets would be the best option but at $450+ per sheet it costs here i just could not justify the cost. Things left: - Install EVA foam - Install the electrical and bilge panel (all is wired; I just need to install it over the foam) - Finish engine controls (I'm waiting for the cables and steering arm) - Add foam collar - Wait for spring - Splash! .. and hope she floats [/QUOTE]
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