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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
12ft Valco (V-Hull) with 15hp Yamaha
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<blockquote data-quote="HennaOjisan" data-source="post: 194161" data-attributes="member: 5204"><p>I was thinking the same thing as you when I started. The front deck is at the same height as the front bench and I didn't go any higher to keep the CG a bit lower. If I had to do it again - I'd keep them at the same height, but maybe make them a bit longer. I fish from the front mostly and don't have any issues. The boat will dip about 4 inches when I stand near the outside but I'm pretty agile so I never really think about it. If I just sit in the chair, it's never an issue. Heavy hooksets will get some rocking, but I'll lean against the seat like a post so it's not as bad I guess. Before I did the mods - I took it out and stood on the benches to see how steady it was. I also grabbed a lawn chair and a piece of plywood to see what it would be like to sit and fish at that height - sure looked a little interesting at the launch...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HennaOjisan, post: 194161, member: 5204"] I was thinking the same thing as you when I started. The front deck is at the same height as the front bench and I didn't go any higher to keep the CG a bit lower. If I had to do it again - I'd keep them at the same height, but maybe make them a bit longer. I fish from the front mostly and don't have any issues. The boat will dip about 4 inches when I stand near the outside but I'm pretty agile so I never really think about it. If I just sit in the chair, it's never an issue. Heavy hooksets will get some rocking, but I'll lean against the seat like a post so it's not as bad I guess. Before I did the mods - I took it out and stood on the benches to see how steady it was. I also grabbed a lawn chair and a piece of plywood to see what it would be like to sit and fish at that height - sure looked a little interesting at the launch... [/QUOTE]
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