ben2go
Well-known member
Today my youngest son and I started on the deconstruction of my 1027 Jon boat.It took 3 months to get my new HIN,title and registration.I have a lengthy post about this if you need a HIN or title.DNR registered the boat as 1971 Jon.My plans are fresh paint,replace the bench seats,install a floor,install a small forward deck for trolling motor and battery.I have a Minn Kota 3HP trolling motor and a Gamefisher 5hp outboard.Both are currently in my shop for repairs.The plan is to install new fold down seats,rod holders and new transom.Here's some of the pics with descriptions.
Here's what I started with.
I left the boat at a farm I use to work at for a few years.Some kids used it and cracked the benches so they reenforced it with angle iron.Didn't work.I can't even sit in the seats and niether can my youngest son.
The reason for the new HIN was the rotting transom and weathered data plate.
Old fiberglass seats oxidize over time.This can get on your clothes and onto your truck seats.It can ruin some fabrics.
I will have to remove the benches because they are split and I can't reach under the benches to unbolt the swivel bases.I'd probably do more damage to the benches if I tried to unbolt them.The bolts are just as rusty.It was suggested to use an angle grinder on the bolts.There isn't room to get to them.
Stay tuned.
I am posting the second half right after this.
REVISION
Here's a link to my build album.There is a lot more pics there with descriptions.
https://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/ben_2_go/1027%20Jon%20Boat/
Here's what I started with.
I left the boat at a farm I use to work at for a few years.Some kids used it and cracked the benches so they reenforced it with angle iron.Didn't work.I can't even sit in the seats and niether can my youngest son.
The reason for the new HIN was the rotting transom and weathered data plate.
Old fiberglass seats oxidize over time.This can get on your clothes and onto your truck seats.It can ruin some fabrics.
I will have to remove the benches because they are split and I can't reach under the benches to unbolt the swivel bases.I'd probably do more damage to the benches if I tried to unbolt them.The bolts are just as rusty.It was suggested to use an angle grinder on the bolts.There isn't room to get to them.
Stay tuned.
I am posting the second half right after this.
REVISION
Here's a link to my build album.There is a lot more pics there with descriptions.
https://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/ben_2_go/1027%20Jon%20Boat/