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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
14' JBoat Fixer Upper
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<blockquote data-quote="1960 yellowboat" data-source="post: 467780" data-attributes="member: 24593"><p>Yes, the aluminum back end of the boat is a very thin piece of metal and in order to support the weight and thrust of an outboard you need it to be sandwiched between two pieces of wood. For the outer plate, I do prefer plywood. At least 1/2 inch thick. 3/4 is better.Seal the hale out of it too.</p><p>West marine sells an epoxy for filling holes and cracks in aluminum. You apply it to one side and then heat the reverse side with a propane torch.The heat causes the material to be dawn into the crack by capillary action.</p><p>If you use it to fill holes, cut a beer can apart and use a piece of it to cover the hole from the inside.Then epoxy the outside of the hole. The coating on the inside of the can acts as a release agent so you can easily remove it after the epoxy has set.</p><p>Make the outer board in a rough triangular shape. See my picture,make it big enough to support the engine and cover as many holes as you can.</p><p>By the way, If you don't have an engine yet, MORE IS NOT BETTER, 10 to 15 HP will be tops in my opinion. 6 to 8 is often better. Whats the rush? Ya wanna fish or ski? Down here in green hell the good ole boys overpower everything. 50 hp on a 14 ft jon boat is not unusual at all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1960 yellowboat, post: 467780, member: 24593"] Yes, the aluminum back end of the boat is a very thin piece of metal and in order to support the weight and thrust of an outboard you need it to be sandwiched between two pieces of wood. For the outer plate, I do prefer plywood. At least 1/2 inch thick. 3/4 is better.Seal the hale out of it too. West marine sells an epoxy for filling holes and cracks in aluminum. You apply it to one side and then heat the reverse side with a propane torch.The heat causes the material to be dawn into the crack by capillary action. If you use it to fill holes, cut a beer can apart and use a piece of it to cover the hole from the inside.Then epoxy the outside of the hole. The coating on the inside of the can acts as a release agent so you can easily remove it after the epoxy has set. Make the outer board in a rough triangular shape. See my picture,make it big enough to support the engine and cover as many holes as you can. By the way, If you don't have an engine yet, MORE IS NOT BETTER, 10 to 15 HP will be tops in my opinion. 6 to 8 is often better. Whats the rush? Ya wanna fish or ski? Down here in green hell the good ole boys overpower everything. 50 hp on a 14 ft jon boat is not unusual at all. [/QUOTE]
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