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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Dustin's 14ft alumacraft conversion... lots of pictures!
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<blockquote data-quote="Dman23" data-source="post: 257287" data-attributes="member: 8226"><p>I do have one thing i sorta wish was different and i didnt think about while building. The floor is about 2 inch higher than before. Seat is a few more (total height from floor to wood base of seat is 13 1/2) 11 inch pedestal and 2 1/2 from the seat mount. Also, i am 4 inches off center now and before on the bench i was almost all the way to the right wall. </p><p></p><p>That being said before i used to control the motor with my left hand and hold the right wall behind me with my right hand. Didnt realize i did this before but now being more centered and higher it is really hard to hold the motor and the side of the boat. </p><p></p><p>Two options to solve this (and would actually like to do both if i can). Screw a handle on top of the gunwale so where i hold is a few inches higher. Or get a lower pedestal, or both. </p><p></p><p>I would actually like to do both for good measure. But i cant seam to find a 3/4 inch pin pedestal that is lower than my 11 inch. I found one thats 9 1/2 but i hardly think 1 1/2 inch will make a difference. Does anyone know where i could get a 5 or 7 inch pedestal extension? </p><p></p><p>Its something i can deal with it would be just nice to have those two things for driving. For fishing i would pit the 11 inch pedestal back in. </p><p></p><p>Anyone have any questions juat ask. But for anyone who is thinking about a similar mod i can tell you that you will love it!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dman23, post: 257287, member: 8226"] I do have one thing i sorta wish was different and i didnt think about while building. The floor is about 2 inch higher than before. Seat is a few more (total height from floor to wood base of seat is 13 1/2) 11 inch pedestal and 2 1/2 from the seat mount. Also, i am 4 inches off center now and before on the bench i was almost all the way to the right wall. That being said before i used to control the motor with my left hand and hold the right wall behind me with my right hand. Didnt realize i did this before but now being more centered and higher it is really hard to hold the motor and the side of the boat. Two options to solve this (and would actually like to do both if i can). Screw a handle on top of the gunwale so where i hold is a few inches higher. Or get a lower pedestal, or both. I would actually like to do both for good measure. But i cant seam to find a 3/4 inch pin pedestal that is lower than my 11 inch. I found one thats 9 1/2 but i hardly think 1 1/2 inch will make a difference. Does anyone know where i could get a 5 or 7 inch pedestal extension? Its something i can deal with it would be just nice to have those two things for driving. For fishing i would pit the 11 inch pedestal back in. Anyone have any questions juat ask. But for anyone who is thinking about a similar mod i can tell you that you will love it!!!! [/QUOTE]
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