Hey guys I know its been a couple years but I wanted to show you the end results of the Jon Boat restoration. It was nothing elaborate like I originally planned, but I liked the end result. It took me a couple of years to finish (mainly due to some personal issues I was dealing with), but unlike most boat owners I made it a point to finish it. Here's the steps that I never got to post but have been steadily working on the last 2 years. I've finally been able to take it out and enjoy it on the lakes after all the hard work... I think that's the best part!
After priming... (spring '11)
1st coat inside shot... (july '11)
1st coat outside shot
final coat inside shot... (july '11)
final coat front shot...
final coat inside (also added slip resistance to inside of boat)
Brand new seats installed and wood backing (including stain and water resistance)... (spring '12)
Rear shot of new wood backing...
Licensed and loaded for the lake! (summer '12)
Ain't nothing better! Finally at home on the water where she belongs...
Like I said....nothing really fancy, but it does the job. I'm pretty proud of it because I finished it. It is 100% sealed and solid (thanks to those stainless steel bolts, marine adhesive, and steelflex) so i'm happy. Now after 2 years I can actually go after some big cats with it.
Thanks for all the help and hope you guys enjoy the pics. Thanks for looking!