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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
12' Flat-Bottomed upgrade
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<blockquote data-quote="Stevum" data-source="post: 522678" data-attributes="member: 36924"><p>Pathunter, Sorry but I have to disagree on your advice for not purchasing a boat manufactured before 2000. I personally have owned, repaired & refurbished 53 boats in my 64 years. The 12 - 14' tinny's from the late 50's, 60's & 70's are usually built from a heavier gauge aluminum that holds up for decades. One thing that really increases a boats lifespan is proper storage. Here in the upper Midwest we don't have to deal with any saltwater issues but boats are exposed to some pretty severe freeze / thaw cycles during the winter months. Allowing snow to accumulate in the boat, then thaw & refreeze will rain havoc on rivets & sometimes seams. My boats are always covered or @ least tarped & if able I will even flip them upside down on the trailer for the winter months. Like they say...take care of your stuff & your stuff will take care of you. Just my 2 cents. Tight lines, Stevum </p><p></p><p>PS. That's a 1957 Lone Star Cruise Master with a 1958 Merc Tower of Power Dock Buster motor in my cover photo.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stevum, post: 522678, member: 36924"] Pathunter, Sorry but I have to disagree on your advice for not purchasing a boat manufactured before 2000. I personally have owned, repaired & refurbished 53 boats in my 64 years. The 12 - 14' tinny's from the late 50's, 60's & 70's are usually built from a heavier gauge aluminum that holds up for decades. One thing that really increases a boats lifespan is proper storage. Here in the upper Midwest we don't have to deal with any saltwater issues but boats are exposed to some pretty severe freeze / thaw cycles during the winter months. Allowing snow to accumulate in the boat, then thaw & refreeze will rain havoc on rivets & sometimes seams. My boats are always covered or @ least tarped & if able I will even flip them upside down on the trailer for the winter months. Like they say...take care of your stuff & your stuff will take care of you. Just my 2 cents. Tight lines, Stevum PS. That's a 1957 Lone Star Cruise Master with a 1958 Merc Tower of Power Dock Buster motor in my cover photo. [/QUOTE]
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