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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
12' V bottom Micro Skiff
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<blockquote data-quote="richg99" data-source="post: 463559" data-attributes="member: 4376"><p>Nothing wrong with your idea. </p><p></p><p>Depending on your balance and flexibility, I'd start out with some flat plywood pieces on the deck/floor. Then, you may gradually raise those pieces and try things out. You'd be surprised what 6 inches in height can do to the tippiness of a little boat.</p><p></p><p>I think you also ought to consider that a flat bottom jon is less tippy than a V or even a Semi-V bottomed tin skiff. They may not look as pretty, and they won't break through the waves as easily....but there is a reason that so many are being run around here. More area; floats higher.</p><p></p><p>A grab bar, similar to what many people are adding to the fancier kayaks these days, will make standing up while running much easier. Heck, an old guy's walker, fixed to the bottom, may do the job. You can buy them for a song at Church Thrift Shops. </p><p></p><p><img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71CkSkJeuDL._SX522_.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>https://smile.amazon.com/Deluxe-Button-Folding-Walker-5-Inch/dp/B001HOM4U2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=walker&qid=1554241990&s=hpc&sr=1-3</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="richg99, post: 463559, member: 4376"] Nothing wrong with your idea. Depending on your balance and flexibility, I'd start out with some flat plywood pieces on the deck/floor. Then, you may gradually raise those pieces and try things out. You'd be surprised what 6 inches in height can do to the tippiness of a little boat. I think you also ought to consider that a flat bottom jon is less tippy than a V or even a Semi-V bottomed tin skiff. They may not look as pretty, and they won't break through the waves as easily....but there is a reason that so many are being run around here. More area; floats higher. A grab bar, similar to what many people are adding to the fancier kayaks these days, will make standing up while running much easier. Heck, an old guy's walker, fixed to the bottom, may do the job. You can buy them for a song at Church Thrift Shops. [img]https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71CkSkJeuDL._SX522_.jpg[/img] https://smile.amazon.com/Deluxe-Button-Folding-Walker-5-Inch/dp/B001HOM4U2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=walker&qid=1554241990&s=hpc&sr=1-3 [/QUOTE]
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