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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1973 SmokerCraft 16' V hull [Major tasks completed - 6/1/11]
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<blockquote data-quote="bluegrasser" data-source="post: 180004" data-attributes="member: 4652"><p>Slowly but surely...</p><p></p><p>Finally got the controls and cables unhooked and the motor off:</p><p><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_LZJ_ri6otDE/TU9GygT77sI/AAAAAAAABpA/YoVJq-3a1Jw/IMG_5868.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_LZJ_ri6otDE/TU9GzXX5qpI/AAAAAAAABpI/a2T0HxkW86c/IMG_5869.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Next step is to build up/raise the transom height. I bought a long shaft motor, so I need to raise the transom height about 4-5". I tend to think this will be somewhat easier because the existing transom design is a "U" shape and the raised parts of the "U" (the sides) should provide structural support to help make a good, strong transom elevating project:</p><p><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_LZJ_ri6otDE/TU9G11zJpgI/AAAAAAAABpU/Ll6UAr0b4PA/IMG_5871.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Then I need to alter the steering console. I would like it to go higher up so I can use it while standing. Have thought of some ideas, but haven't started on that yet:</p><p><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_LZJ_ri6otDE/TU9G3Fgo4DI/AAAAAAAABpo/ynWe8ICvj6o/IMG_5873.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Will keep everyone updated!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluegrasser, post: 180004, member: 4652"] Slowly but surely... Finally got the controls and cables unhooked and the motor off: [img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_LZJ_ri6otDE/TU9GygT77sI/AAAAAAAABpA/YoVJq-3a1Jw/IMG_5868.JPG[/img] [img]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_LZJ_ri6otDE/TU9GzXX5qpI/AAAAAAAABpI/a2T0HxkW86c/IMG_5869.JPG[/img] Next step is to build up/raise the transom height. I bought a long shaft motor, so I need to raise the transom height about 4-5". I tend to think this will be somewhat easier because the existing transom design is a "U" shape and the raised parts of the "U" (the sides) should provide structural support to help make a good, strong transom elevating project: [img]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_LZJ_ri6otDE/TU9G11zJpgI/AAAAAAAABpU/Ll6UAr0b4PA/IMG_5871.JPG[/img] Then I need to alter the steering console. I would like it to go higher up so I can use it while standing. Have thought of some ideas, but haven't started on that yet: [img]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_LZJ_ri6otDE/TU9G3Fgo4DI/AAAAAAAABpo/ynWe8ICvj6o/IMG_5873.JPG[/img] Will keep everyone updated! [/QUOTE]
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