Recent content by KansasJon

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I have a jon boat that I am going to fix-up a little bit. I am thinking it needs a fresh coat of paint. I have searched the forum and am even more confused than when I started. To prep this boat for paint should I 1) Use an orbital sander (What grit? 120?) 2) Use an aircraft paint stripper...

Thank you for your help. As tempted as I am about stripping it down and putting a coat of paint on it, I think you might be right about letting the next person build it up how they want.

Wow I am impressed. That should work really nice for many years to come.

That will make a great before and after photo!

Very neat and cost effective idea!

Hello everyone! I am new to this site and found it googling restoring jon boats. I have been doing a lot of reading and love looking at the project threads. This is what I have. I have a 16' appleby jon that is 70" wide. It has a 25 hp chrysler. I am torn between trying to sell it for...