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  1. mattmean

    Trying to get this boat going again

    Well, I've had the boat a few years now. I was able to get it fully titled and clean with the state (in NJ it's a real pain if it's an old boat with no #s ) So I've cleaned it well, sanded it well, etched it, primed it and given it 3 solid coats. Then, Hurricane Sandy hit, and it got nicked up...
  2. mattmean

    Small Motor Transom Fix

    I am swapping out my 12' Sears V hull's transom. It's old and rotten. I already cut and treated my pieces. My main questions is... Do most recommend using a silicone or adhesive of some sort for connecting the wood to the boat? I have my bolts and T-nuts already. I wasn't sure if people only...
  3. mattmean

    Winter Projects

    So My boat was pretty much put on hold this summer and fall. Life got busy than expected with the up coming wedding. I want to touch some spots up on my boat and seal my newly cut transom. do i need to run like a btu heater in my garage. I live in nj and its relatively 20-40 all winter long? I...
  4. mattmean

    Today is the day I begin my first 12' V mod

    12' Vhull, Sears boat, est 30 yrs old or so. Phase One: sand, paint, new wood, sand and stain or oars, add handles Phase Two: add casting space, flooring+framing (trick is i want it removable) Phase Three: (braingstorming, ha.) Today I began lightly sanding the boat after washing it down...
  5. mattmean

    Deep Cycle Questoin

    OK keeping it as simple as it can. I had an Old Die Hard Deep Cycle 31 size. I think its shot. I am looking my best bang for my buck. Its a 12' V and I have a Endura 45 4x4 motor which works fine. I got over 6 + hours of fishing with that last model. I need a new battery, I need cost at a...
  6. mattmean

    Better Late than Never (end of April)

    Actually had a great run once we hit around 12pm. 67 deg. Decently Breezy, Mix sun/clouds My Buddy and I took my kayaks out the lake I live on. They don't allow motors :( So my on going V hull project only sits on my lake unless I row or long paddle it around ha.
  7. mattmean

    How to: Begin Mount your wood framing to the boat?

    Pretty much what it says. How does everyone reccomend affixing the initial frame work 2x4's etc to the boat. I dont know what everyone preference is? I have a 12' Gamefisher Semi V. Its in great shape and Im looking to start my self with a front casting deck. The construction of the decking...
  8. mattmean

    New V Project Question

    New to the site and it seems loaded with knowledgeable people, so here it goes. I've seen discrepancies about materials to use in conversion projects, mods etc... So what are they? I have a 12' Aluminum V. Ideally I'd like to use aluminum and keep weight down but that depends on how much time...
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