Recent content by gatorslayer

Thank you guys for the quick responses! ill definetly have to check out the custom aluminum hatches. Depending on the price i may go with them however im more of a DIY kinda guy has anyone tried to build there own?

Im currently in the process of putting an aluminum deck in my john boat and wish to access the area under neath however i do not want to spend the money buying a factory made hatch. Im sure this is not the first time someone has attempted this dose anyone have any advise? the hatches will need...

Finished up the bottom today but only started a little of the inside before a rainstom chased me inside notice the gloomy sky in the background I dont think i want to be hanging out with a metal boat for this....

Well i got to thinking that the angle i used up front wasn't going to be stable enough for the abuse i was going to be putting it through so i'v taken that out and will rebuild it with 1X2 square tube. Today i got to work on stripping the paint i decided to go with chemicals rather than risk...

Today has been a rainy day which means no physical progress. I have however decided the location of storage hatches. As well as how to add more support to the front deck. I mostly am trying to figure out the fastest/cost efficient way of cleaning and removing the paint. Any suggestions? I have...

Alright iv gotten it stripped down for the most part. Its really not that bad inside and i think it will be a good build.I have also started some of the aluminum bracing.

I have been reading on this site for a while and just recently bought a jon boat suitable for a project. I would like to have an all aluminum floor and redo the paint in camo.