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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: 202600" data-attributes="member: 5204"><p>I'll grab a couple pictures later (camera battery was dead..). It was fairly simple actually as an add-on. I had already built the front and rear decks as well as the center floor. I wanted side storage with the lids at the same height as the f/r decks and the width was about 10" at the top rear. I basically measured out what the side piece dimensions would be so that the top of that piece supported the outside edge of the lid. It was a snug fit once it was carpeted and I used some "L" brackets along the bottom and at both ends (top/bottom). I used a piece of foam to make a template for the lid so that the outside edge matched the angle of the edge of the boat. Cut the top out of same ply I used for the decks and sides (waterproofed of course) and carpeted. I then used 3 - 6" stainless piano hinges that I bolted to the sides of the boat that the lid attached to. I was leery of drilling holes in the side but couldn't figure out a decent way of supporting that edge. It has worked out great and it will support my weight while sitting on it. I used some clear silicone to seal the holes (they are above the waterline anyway) and no probs...</p><p></p><p>Works great for storage and really helps when fishing - I can lay my rods across them as well as my lure boxes. Really no framing and the brackets hold the side support in place perfectly.</p><p></p><p>I'll post some pics later...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HennaOjisan, post: 202600, member: 5204"] I'll grab a couple pictures later (camera battery was dead..). It was fairly simple actually as an add-on. I had already built the front and rear decks as well as the center floor. I wanted side storage with the lids at the same height as the f/r decks and the width was about 10" at the top rear. I basically measured out what the side piece dimensions would be so that the top of that piece supported the outside edge of the lid. It was a snug fit once it was carpeted and I used some "L" brackets along the bottom and at both ends (top/bottom). I used a piece of foam to make a template for the lid so that the outside edge matched the angle of the edge of the boat. Cut the top out of same ply I used for the decks and sides (waterproofed of course) and carpeted. I then used 3 - 6" stainless piano hinges that I bolted to the sides of the boat that the lid attached to. I was leery of drilling holes in the side but couldn't figure out a decent way of supporting that edge. It has worked out great and it will support my weight while sitting on it. I used some clear silicone to seal the holes (they are above the waterline anyway) and no probs... Works great for storage and really helps when fishing - I can lay my rods across them as well as my lure boxes. Really no framing and the brackets hold the side support in place perfectly. I'll post some pics later... [/QUOTE]
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