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  1. smoody

    Riveted Boat Question

    Heelo All, been quite awhile since I have been on here. Got out of fishing and sold my boats for a bit but getting back into it now. I stop by here often to read but rarely post but was hoping someone could answer this question for me. I am looking at a 1995 Sylvan 16ft boat to build into a...
  2. smoody

    New boat to mod

    Here is my new boat, it is a 2000 Lowe 17' with a 2000 Johnson 40 HP. It is ready to fish as is but I plan to make a few modifications. This boat hopefully will be a awesome catfishing rig. I like that there are no bench seats in the center to deal with, just floor. the boat tops out at 38MPH...
  3. smoody

    Lowe 1448 front deck complete

    Here is my 1999 Lowe 1448MT mod. I finished the front deck and its ready to fish. I had plans to carpet the rest of the boat but not interested in it and need a larger boat for catfishing. So this one is for sale. PM me for info if interested. There is access for storage under the new deck, I...
  4. smoody

    $600, Good Buy?? need opinions ASAP.

    Ok, this is a 1989 Bass Tracker PF16. The guy selling is close to my area and was asking $750 but will take $600, is it worth it? The outboard is not part of the deal. He does not have title to either. He is in North Carolina I am in South Carolina, I don't need to title the trailer but will it...
  5. smoody

    bedliner material?

    How well will bedliner spray adhere to wood? I am debating if after I lay my floors will a bedliner roll on adhere to the plywood without any issues? I do not think I want to go the carpet route and thought this would be a good waterproofer to protect the plywood, I have also looked into boat...
  6. smoody

    Smoody's Lowe 1448 mod

    I finally started the modifications to my 1999 Lowe 1448, I had a hour or so today and got the front storage braced, I plan to put my trolling battery in the bow to distribute weight. When finished this will be a catfish rig setup for drifting. The boat had a built in pedestal base so I decided...
  7. smoody

    What screws to use?

    I have finally found time to complete my mod, I will post photos of the progress. I am using 2x2's and simpson strong ties, I purchased ZINC plated self drilling screws, before I use them will they have an effect on the aluminum? such as corrosion? if so what kind do I need to get? I just...
  8. smoody

    Thoughts before the 1448 gets underway?

    Ok, I am about to mod my 3rd boat, its a Lowe 1448 Semi-V. Here is a sketch of my front deck mod, I am taking some advice I read on another post (can't remember who said it) and using wood 2x2's to do this just because I have about 4 idea's and not sure which will be best for me until I...
  9. smoody

    Carpet Removal

    I started removing the old carpet from my project boat, it was just on the bench seats, I plan to span my front deck pass my center bench seat (wood laying on the bench) do I need to remove the dried adhesive first? I don't think it will matter but wanted to make sure. I'll get a photo this...
  10. smoody

    Lowe 1448 Mod question

    I want to remove my center bench seat in my Lowe 1448. I have asked this already I know, but I would like more info into this topic, some have said to cut it out, but I would like to know if it is safe and if it would need to be re-inforced with aluminum, or would a well built floor keep the...
  11. smoody

    New to Forum - AWESOME SITE

    Hello All, I am new to this site but not new to jon boat modifications. I have converted 3 jons to date and always found limited info/help on the topic, then I discovered this site, WOW didnt realize jon mods were so popular. I stumbled across this site via youtube when I did a search for "jon...
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