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I have an interesting 14' Alumacraft that I believe is an early '80s model. It had the teleflex steering wheel which I originally ran on a '70s Mercury. I have since removed that and run only a 55lb thrust Minnkota.

I am a bass and pan fisherman in Minnesota and want to build out a carpeted bow casting deck w/ cooler as seat.
I would like to clean up the boat generally, seal it, and paint it.

I will post photos of the boat currently as I am seeking thoughts on simply using 3/4 inch plywood (and treating it) versus supporting it in some way and cutting a hatch(es) in to utilize the space between the bow and middle bench.

I also need guidance on painting/priming.
Can anyone recommend a sealant and paint? So far looking at Gluvit to start.
I would like to paint the boat a dark purple and so far - can't find any color close!

-MedicineMan

<blockquote data-quote="medicineman" data-source="post: 486981" data-attributes="member: 31538">I have an interesting 14&#039; Alumacraft that I believe is an early &#039;80s model. It had the teleflex steering wheel which I originally ran on a &#039;70s Mercury. I have since removed that and run only a 55lb thrust Minnkota. I am a bass and pan fisherman in Minnesota and want to build out a carpeted bow casting deck w/ cooler as seat. I would like to clean up the boat generally, seal it, and paint it.I will post photos of the boat currently as I am seeking thoughts on simply using 3/4 inch plywood (and treating it) versus supporting it in some way and cutting a hatch(es) in to utilize the space between the bow and middle bench.I also need guidance on painting/priming. Can anyone recommend a sealant and paint? So far looking at Gluvit to start. I would like to paint the boat a dark purple and so far - can&#039;t find any color close!-MedicineMan</blockquote>

[QUOTE="medicineman, post: 486981, member: 31538"] I have an interesting 14' Alumacraft that I believe is an early '80s model. It had the teleflex steering wheel which I originally ran on a '70s Mercury. I have since removed that and run only a 55lb thrust Minnkota. I am a bass and pan fisherman in Minnesota and want to build out a carpeted bow casting deck w/ cooler as seat. I would like to clean up the boat generally, seal it, and paint it. I will post photos of the boat currently as I am seeking thoughts on simply using 3/4 inch plywood (and treating it) versus supporting it in some way and cutting a hatch(es) in to utilize the space between the bow and middle bench. I also need guidance on painting/priming. Can anyone recommend a sealant and paint? So far looking at Gluvit to start. I would like to paint the boat a dark purple and so far - can't find any color close! -MedicineMan [/QUOTE]

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