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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
My 1969 14' Richline Model 15
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<blockquote data-quote="TheQuicksilver" data-source="post: 472862" data-attributes="member: 10080"><p>So, it only took me six years to post an update on this...</p><p></p><p>First and foremost, we've been using and enjoying the boat since this project started. Last season I had to ditch the foot pedal on the new trolling motor, and rather than replace it, I adapted it to a remote control. (Turns out the MK foot pedals are notoriously prone to failure frequently, and I didn't want to be dumping $100+ dollars every other season replacing it)</p><p></p><p>I ended up getting a voltmeter readout installed, works great. It's only running on the rear battery though (the trolling motor up front runs on the second battery, and it has a battery readout on it already).</p><p></p><p>I also pulled the old console (I had some high schoolers build it as a project - note the patched hole where they thought a speaker should go):</p><p>[ATTACH=full]104940[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>And rebuilt it so it looked at least a little better (and with the speakers placed sensibly, I encased them in a box inside with soundproofing):</p><p>[ATTACH=full]104941[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Next up is a new trailer and we've been hunting a leaky rivet unsuccessfully. I think we may just spray the bottom of the hull with Line-X or Gluvit or Sea Flex or something like that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheQuicksilver, post: 472862, member: 10080"] So, it only took me six years to post an update on this... First and foremost, we've been using and enjoying the boat since this project started. Last season I had to ditch the foot pedal on the new trolling motor, and rather than replace it, I adapted it to a remote control. (Turns out the MK foot pedals are notoriously prone to failure frequently, and I didn't want to be dumping $100+ dollars every other season replacing it) I ended up getting a voltmeter readout installed, works great. It's only running on the rear battery though (the trolling motor up front runs on the second battery, and it has a battery readout on it already). I also pulled the old console (I had some high schoolers build it as a project - note the patched hole where they thought a speaker should go): [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_20170218_195042.jpg"]104940._xfImport[/ATTACH] And rebuilt it so it looked at least a little better (and with the speakers placed sensibly, I encased them in a box inside with soundproofing): [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_20170304_162434.jpg"]104941._xfImport[/ATTACH] Next up is a new trailer and we've been hunting a leaky rivet unsuccessfully. I think we may just spray the bottom of the hull with Line-X or Gluvit or Sea Flex or something like that. [/QUOTE]
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