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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: 260982" data-attributes="member: 8226"><p>The benches were connected to the hull by L brackets originally. I drilled them out on the L bracket but left the L brackets on the hull so i didnt have to repair too many holes in the hull. Most of the brackets we took an angle grinder and cut them off so the only thing left is the flat part that is actually riveted to the hull. If you look in the pictures you can see those still along each inside wall. </p><p></p><p>I did keep the back two where my back bench was. The one i used to connect my depth finder/phone shelf and the other i havent done anything with, juat kept it for future use if i come up with a use for it. </p><p></p><p>The tan type coating in the bottom is original in the boat. I really dont know what it is, i suppose some sort of sealant coating. All the alumacraft F-7s have it though. It is kind of a pain though its a bit rough of a coating like a mild sandpaper feel so its almost impossible to clean. But hey, never had a leak in it so i guess however they built it was good!!! </p><p></p><p>Each angle brace are connected at the top with 2; 1/4 inch in stainless bolts. Then to the floor its connected with 3 pretty heavy duty screws. If you zoom up some of the pictures you can see it, if not this picture shows at least how they connect to the floor. I will get good pictures tonight on the top of the angle brackets for you</p><p></p><p>Copy all you want!!! I did on lots of builds on here</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dman23, post: 260982, member: 8226"] The benches were connected to the hull by L brackets originally. I drilled them out on the L bracket but left the L brackets on the hull so i didnt have to repair too many holes in the hull. Most of the brackets we took an angle grinder and cut them off so the only thing left is the flat part that is actually riveted to the hull. If you look in the pictures you can see those still along each inside wall. I did keep the back two where my back bench was. The one i used to connect my depth finder/phone shelf and the other i havent done anything with, juat kept it for future use if i come up with a use for it. The tan type coating in the bottom is original in the boat. I really dont know what it is, i suppose some sort of sealant coating. All the alumacraft F-7s have it though. It is kind of a pain though its a bit rough of a coating like a mild sandpaper feel so its almost impossible to clean. But hey, never had a leak in it so i guess however they built it was good!!! Each angle brace are connected at the top with 2; 1/4 inch in stainless bolts. Then to the floor its connected with 3 pretty heavy duty screws. If you zoom up some of the pictures you can see it, if not this picture shows at least how they connect to the floor. I will get good pictures tonight on the top of the angle brackets for you Copy all you want!!! I did on lots of builds on here [/QUOTE]
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