14ft Jon Boat Conversion - Finally Completed

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geeksterman

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I finally completed my 14ft jon boat after 2 weeks and mucho beers. I really like the colors I chose and for a rookie...I think the final results looks great. After filling up the boat with water at the local car wash the results were...NO LEAKS WHAT SO EVER !!! It's a simple but effective setup and it's time to fish.
 

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Very clean.

Nice work.

Question: how is tiller steering with the rear seat centered? I had to put my rear seating off-set for comfort.

Be safe, have fun.
 
Sorry I have'nt posted in a while....very, very busy at my job. Anyway....here are 3 new items that I purchased for my boat.
1, Minn Kota 55 lb Thrust Trolling Motor ($220 at Dicks Sporting Goods)
2. Deep Cycle Marine Battery ($92.00 at CarQuest Auto Parts)
3. Battery Box ($7.00 at WalMart)
 

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Really nice job on your boat, and equipment! =D> =D> =D>
I love those old flat bottoms. They scoot up and down a river with little effort, and fun to boot!
Thanks for sharing, have fun and be safe. 8)
 
Two weeks, **** man. Did you have the whole thing soda blasted?

It looks great. I've been working on my 14' for a year and it's still not done, admittedly I did stop at the end of last year to do a lot of fishing. [-X :mrgreen:
 
I have to admit....this NEW Minn Kota 55 lb Thrust Trolling motor looks really good on my tin...don't you think !
 

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I was debating painting my transom, but yours looks pretty darn good with the gray on it. I might just do a contrast color over mine to compliment the outside color. Nice work dude! I just bought the Endura Max 55 myself and I am stoked to try that beast out.
 
Very nice job. Waiting till winter to tear into mine. Some advise from someone who found out the hard way: the red "foam" lined rod holders break down quickly if left in heat and sun. Nice boat!
 
I got all my ideas from this awesome forum in which I HIGHLY recommend to any and all boat owners rookies or experienced. I used the K.I.S.S. theory (keep it simple stupid) for my tin and I'm really happy with the results. I thank all fellow boatsmen forum members for your support and comments. =D> :D
 
I ALWAYS remove my rod holders when my boat is not being used...and in the winter I always remove my seats so as not to get weather beaten. I find that when you take good care of your stuff.....your stuff will take good care of you.
 
Very nice job on your boat. I hope mine turns out this good. I have a while til my boat can compete with this one.
 
The colors I used to paint my tin is Rust-Oleum "Gloss White" and "Gloss Smoke Grey" from Home Depot
 

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I sanded off all old paint and then after cleaning the boat real good....I used approx 6 cans of Rust-Oleum Self Etching Primer before I applied any paint.
 

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Boat, Trailer, Seats(2), Trolling Motor, Marine Battery, Rod Holders(2), Exterior Carpet, Marine Plywood, Paint, Brushes & Rollers, Etch Paint, Fish Decals(2), Trailer Submersible Lights, etc....
I probably spent in total $1,100.00 give or take
 

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