14 ft Smokercraft v-hull Project (COMPLETED-TONS OF PICS!)

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The paint is drying. I used rustoleum rattle cans. Came out really nice!

 

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Here is the paint after it has been dried

 

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I cut out the two front bench seats and began framing off the bottom of the boat. I am trying to make a lower profile deck to help with stability.

 

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I began re-structuring the boat for stability. After removing the middle and rear benches, it stability of the boat did worry me some. Became much less structurally sound. So I ran a 2x4 down the side, and tied them into the pre-existing brackets that held the benches. I then screwed the back of the 2x4 into the read bench seat which created a much more rigid and stable boat. I also traced out my bow deck so I can mount my bow mounted trolling motor up there. Up there is THE only place where I screwed into the boat but it is above the water line and I did not screw all the way through the void in the rim but just through the first layer so the screws would catch.

 

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I finally finished the deck flooring, I had my dad help me so we could fit a whole 8' sheet of plywood in. I then coated all the lumber with Hellsman Spar Urethane to make it water resistant. I also mocked up where I wanted my seat bases to be, and to make sure to properly plan for them with the right framing.

 

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I began carpeting all the plywood after the Spar Urethane fully dried.

 

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Here will be the mounting deck for the bow mounted trolling motor.

 

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Carpeting came out pretty well. I am happy with how it looks for the most part.

 

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I drilled a hole in the deck for the seat bases and installed the fishing seats that I got from Bass Pro.

 

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Next I bought the battery and did the wiring for it, went from the trolling motor outlet to the 50 amp breaker, to the battery. Then I mounted my trolling motor bracket and Hull numbers!! Finishing touches! Hard work pays off!!!

 

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starboard and port side view of the finished product!

 

[thewalleyehunter]

Nice and simple....I like it! =D>

 

[Bsmith3244]

A lot of time, hard work, and cash. But totally worth it. I am really looking forward to using it all summer long!

Here are some pictures of both motors on the water and a good side by side comparison picture of my transformation.

 

[Bsmith3244]

Nice and simple....I like it! =D>

Ya I wanted to do a bit more with storage and such, but after thinking it over. I don't take a lot with me in the first place, so I just felt this was the best path.

 

[jvanhees]

good looking boat!

 

[Bsmith3244]

good looking boat!

Thank You!!! Well worth the time and effort put into it. It has been a lot of fun thus far. Just need water temps. to raise a little bit and maybe we can actually catch some fish! [-o<

 

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The previous owner saw the boat, asked if he could buy it back! hahaha!!! :LOL2:

I said no way!!! [-X

 

[muffin]

Wow you did a mighty fine job

 

[Bsmith3244]

Thank you muffin!!! I am happy with it!!

 

[DOBSONFLY]

Good build and looks great! =D>