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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1989 Alumacraft Lunker LTD / 1990 Highway trailer
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<blockquote data-quote="Pector55" data-source="post: 468946" data-attributes="member: 25077"><p>Thank you for the feedback. I'm very open to hearing all of it from you more experienced guys. I've been thinking about the weight and if I move the livewell back a bit, how that would add to the rear so I was considering moving both batteries forward midway. </p><p></p><p>Part of me considers that if I don't have a gas motor on, she will be much lighter than designed in the rear but eventually, I will probably run a 9.9 to 20 on her so I need to plan ahead and not be trying to move exposed batteries around while on the water. Running a dedicated trolling motor on one side and a dedicated accessory battery on the other, sounds like a decent idea and I can't see any drawbacks to it. That space in the rear can just hold a nice stow for tackle.</p><p></p><p>My biggest concern is the 275 lbs of dogs that will insist on sitting on my lap! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>Before I get to all of that I have to patch some holes in the side. From what I'm reading, I can use solid rivets and 3M 5200 above the waterline but I also picked up some Muggy Weld. I may go with rivets on the hull and save the brazing rods to attach the aluminum supports.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pector55, post: 468946, member: 25077"] Thank you for the feedback. I'm very open to hearing all of it from you more experienced guys. I've been thinking about the weight and if I move the livewell back a bit, how that would add to the rear so I was considering moving both batteries forward midway. Part of me considers that if I don't have a gas motor on, she will be much lighter than designed in the rear but eventually, I will probably run a 9.9 to 20 on her so I need to plan ahead and not be trying to move exposed batteries around while on the water. Running a dedicated trolling motor on one side and a dedicated accessory battery on the other, sounds like a decent idea and I can't see any drawbacks to it. That space in the rear can just hold a nice stow for tackle. My biggest concern is the 275 lbs of dogs that will insist on sitting on my lap! :D Before I get to all of that I have to patch some holes in the side. From what I'm reading, I can use solid rivets and 3M 5200 above the waterline but I also picked up some Muggy Weld. I may go with rivets on the hull and save the brazing rods to attach the aluminum supports. [/QUOTE]
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