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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Finally getting a new (to me) tin boat, a 1436
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<blockquote data-quote="Hydrilla" data-source="post: 107261" data-attributes="member: 863"><p>Yeah Corgis rule 8) </p><p></p><p>Not sure if it's a Cox trailer or not, I haven't seen it in person. I'll know by Friday. My fear has been that the guy will sell it out from under me since he listed it for so cheap, but he has reassured me he will not. [-o< Even had an offer for more money, and when he turned it down, the guy complimented him for sticking to his word. </p><p></p><p>I'm reading through pages and pages of this forum trying to determine how I want to do my conversion. I don't think I want to use wood at all, I want to use aluminum for both the framing and deck, maybe carpeted diamond plate or something. I am going to keep it very simple with maybe a compartment or two in the front and that's it. As to a livewell, I'm just going to use a removable cooler with an aerator. The idea of doing the deck framing is a little intimidating, I'm not sure how to go about it, really. Or how to find relatively inexpensive materials. It might call for finding someone local to me that will help out for pizza, cold beverages, and a few fishing trips. :mrgreen: </p><p></p><p>Oh and I plan to use a 24v Motorguide TM and a 9.9hp outboard, or maybe a 15 if it's rated for it. 2 batteries only though. Not sure about a recessed pedal or not.</p><p></p><p>Yeah I'm rambling, I guess that's part of being excited.</p><p></p><p></p><p>EDIT: OK, after seeing how much aluminum sheets cost, maybe I'll do aluminum framing and a plywood deck. Geesh that stuff is more expensive than I thought!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hydrilla, post: 107261, member: 863"] Yeah Corgis rule 8) Not sure if it's a Cox trailer or not, I haven't seen it in person. I'll know by Friday. My fear has been that the guy will sell it out from under me since he listed it for so cheap, but he has reassured me he will not. [-o< Even had an offer for more money, and when he turned it down, the guy complimented him for sticking to his word. I'm reading through pages and pages of this forum trying to determine how I want to do my conversion. I don't think I want to use wood at all, I want to use aluminum for both the framing and deck, maybe carpeted diamond plate or something. I am going to keep it very simple with maybe a compartment or two in the front and that's it. As to a livewell, I'm just going to use a removable cooler with an aerator. The idea of doing the deck framing is a little intimidating, I'm not sure how to go about it, really. Or how to find relatively inexpensive materials. It might call for finding someone local to me that will help out for pizza, cold beverages, and a few fishing trips. :mrgreen: Oh and I plan to use a 24v Motorguide TM and a 9.9hp outboard, or maybe a 15 if it's rated for it. 2 batteries only though. Not sure about a recessed pedal or not. Yeah I'm rambling, I guess that's part of being excited. EDIT: OK, after seeing how much aluminum sheets cost, maybe I'll do aluminum framing and a plywood deck. Geesh that stuff is more expensive than I thought! [/QUOTE]
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