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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Another Jet Ski John Boat (New pics and video 01-18-2012)
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<blockquote data-quote="Ride_Klein" data-source="post: 230565" data-attributes="member: 6976"><p>This is what I'm thinking about for layout.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]30478[/ATTACH]</p><p>The sketch is on a 1' grid. This layout provides good deck space and good floor space. Perhaps more importantly it allows me to use the existing throttle, steering, and choke cable. Visibility and weight distribution are my concerns with this layout.</p><p></p><p>Basically there has to be a deck that is 44" long on the back of the boat to cover the engine. There will be storage compartments under that deck on either side of the engine. That deck is 20" off the floor of the boat and 2" below the gunnel. </p><p></p><p>Infront of the rear deck I'll have three seats set on a platform raised 12" off the floor of the boat. I'm hoping this will help the visibility some. Under the middle seat I'll have a deep cycle battery. I'll have a stick steer mounted on the starboard side of the boat with a thumb style throttle mounted on that stick. This should allow me to drive the boat comfortably while seated or standing. </p><p></p><p>On the port side of the boat there will be a 4' storage box that will handle guns and/or tackle. This leaves enough room to slide a cooler against the side of the boat in that space as well. </p><p></p><p>Up front the deck is 40". I'll store the fuel tank under that deck and have access for an anchor as well as general storage. I'm a little concerned about mounting the fuel tank sideways. I wonder if it won't cause problems with fuel starvation when I'm 1/4 tank or below and in a hard turn. Any thoughts or suggestions?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ride_Klein, post: 230565, member: 6976"] This is what I'm thinking about for layout. [ATTACH type="full" alt="JSJB - Layout - Stick steer.jpg"]30478._xfImport[/ATTACH] The sketch is on a 1' grid. This layout provides good deck space and good floor space. Perhaps more importantly it allows me to use the existing throttle, steering, and choke cable. Visibility and weight distribution are my concerns with this layout. Basically there has to be a deck that is 44" long on the back of the boat to cover the engine. There will be storage compartments under that deck on either side of the engine. That deck is 20" off the floor of the boat and 2" below the gunnel. Infront of the rear deck I'll have three seats set on a platform raised 12" off the floor of the boat. I'm hoping this will help the visibility some. Under the middle seat I'll have a deep cycle battery. I'll have a stick steer mounted on the starboard side of the boat with a thumb style throttle mounted on that stick. This should allow me to drive the boat comfortably while seated or standing. On the port side of the boat there will be a 4' storage box that will handle guns and/or tackle. This leaves enough room to slide a cooler against the side of the boat in that space as well. Up front the deck is 40". I'll store the fuel tank under that deck and have access for an anchor as well as general storage. I'm a little concerned about mounting the fuel tank sideways. I wonder if it won't cause problems with fuel starvation when I'm 1/4 tank or below and in a hard turn. Any thoughts or suggestions? [/QUOTE]
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