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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
12foot project. The NX-1236
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<blockquote data-quote="airshot" data-source="post: 494051" data-attributes="member: 1183"><p>I have a a very similiar jon boat....as you now have it stripped down, it would be a good time to give the inside a thorough cleaning then coat it with a good sealer. Many use gluvit and it is a good product but not cheap. I found a product called " leak stopper" that is a clear roofing sealant. This stuff has been awesome on my boat. Home depot and tractor supply has this stuff. Brush it on, has a milky color then dries clear, once dried this stuff is tough !!</p><p>Did mine 5 years back and O leaks and has held up being drug over sand and rocks !! On my boat the ribs were actually worn thru from dragging over sand, these worn thru areas were filled in by a number of coats of the leak stopper and have never leaked again. You can paint over the sealant once cured, I used rustoleum exterior enamal in both brushon and rattle cans. </p><p>The pics of that front deck look like overkill, way to heavy for such a small boat in my opinion. If you decide to use it, remove those 2x4's, a piece of 5/8" plywood alone would be more than strong enough, just supported by the two seats.... Use plywood for the transom, exterior grade sealed up will be fine. Looking forward to see your build, keep us posted...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="airshot, post: 494051, member: 1183"] I have a a very similiar jon boat....as you now have it stripped down, it would be a good time to give the inside a thorough cleaning then coat it with a good sealer. Many use gluvit and it is a good product but not cheap. I found a product called " leak stopper" that is a clear roofing sealant. This stuff has been awesome on my boat. Home depot and tractor supply has this stuff. Brush it on, has a milky color then dries clear, once dried this stuff is tough !! Did mine 5 years back and O leaks and has held up being drug over sand and rocks !! On my boat the ribs were actually worn thru from dragging over sand, these worn thru areas were filled in by a number of coats of the leak stopper and have never leaked again. You can paint over the sealant once cured, I used rustoleum exterior enamal in both brushon and rattle cans. The pics of that front deck look like overkill, way to heavy for such a small boat in my opinion. If you decide to use it, remove those 2x4's, a piece of 5/8" plywood alone would be more than strong enough, just supported by the two seats.... Use plywood for the transom, exterior grade sealed up will be fine. Looking forward to see your build, keep us posted... [/QUOTE]
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