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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
G3 1548 "My take on a classic"
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<blockquote data-quote="DearJon" data-source="post: 271659" data-attributes="member: 9078"><p>After I had removed all of the factory paint, I also removed the thin aluminum "platforms" that were welded in the bottom near the transom. They might have been used originally to hold a battery or tool/tackle box, but years of abuse had cracked and bent them. Out they came, and in went 1/4" 6061 aluminum plate. Two platforms in the rear to replace the thin, broken factory ones, and another larger plate to mount the console to. Overkill? Yeah, probably so, but I guarantee you won't be breaking these any time soon. Besides, after I removed all that heavy wood and carpet, I figured I could afford a few pounds of extra aluminum in there. I had a guy who works at the welding shop on base put them in for me. He only charged me $20 bucks. You can't beat that! </p><p></p><p> I also enlarged the hole in the bench to accommodate a new cooler. I wrapped the bottom of the new cooler in a heavy duty trash bag, and dropped it in the hole. I then sprayed expanding foam around it. When cured, I removed the cooler, and trimmed all the excess foam away. (The cured foam doesn't stick to the plastic trash bag) Now I have a custom fit for my cooler, and it doesn't wobble or shift in the hole anymore. I wanted something that could be stood on and used as a casting or poling platform. It's as solid as a rock.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DearJon, post: 271659, member: 9078"] After I had removed all of the factory paint, I also removed the thin aluminum "platforms" that were welded in the bottom near the transom. They might have been used originally to hold a battery or tool/tackle box, but years of abuse had cracked and bent them. Out they came, and in went 1/4" 6061 aluminum plate. Two platforms in the rear to replace the thin, broken factory ones, and another larger plate to mount the console to. Overkill? Yeah, probably so, but I guarantee you won't be breaking these any time soon. Besides, after I removed all that heavy wood and carpet, I figured I could afford a few pounds of extra aluminum in there. I had a guy who works at the welding shop on base put them in for me. He only charged me $20 bucks. You can't beat that! I also enlarged the hole in the bench to accommodate a new cooler. I wrapped the bottom of the new cooler in a heavy duty trash bag, and dropped it in the hole. I then sprayed expanding foam around it. When cured, I removed the cooler, and trimmed all the excess foam away. (The cured foam doesn't stick to the plastic trash bag) Now I have a custom fit for my cooler, and it doesn't wobble or shift in the hole anymore. I wanted something that could be stood on and used as a casting or poling platform. It's as solid as a rock. [/QUOTE]
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