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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
My 10' Gamefisher build/work in progress.
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<blockquote data-quote="Mizzie" data-source="post: 300461" data-attributes="member: 3140"><p>External power source is a good idea I may have to consider that as well.</p><p></p><p>I'm getting anxious to take the cover off for the winter and begin modding but winter has been in full swing here this month! Hopefully sometime in March things will settle down. On the subject of batteries.... I am planning to add some permanent mount navigation lights as one of my first mods this season. I used to use the portable 'flashlight' clamp-on style bow and stern lights (like you would find on an inflatable) whenever I was out after sunset. Now I want to do something permanent mount that is ready to go with just a flip of a switch and looks better.</p><p></p><p>I really don't want to add a big deep cycle battery for such a low draw. So I'm going to figure out a lighter battery option and probably mount it somewhere in the bow to help level the boat out when I'm on it alone. If I do just decide to go with a deep cycle, I may add a small low gph bilge pump just for good measure and to make use of the larger battery. There's been a few times when caught out in the heavy rain with a long ride back in where a bilge pump would have been nice. I always keep a hand bailer on the boat just incase but I'm getting lazier lately! haha</p><p></p><p>Can't wait to get to get back on the lake, this snow has overstayed its welcome! :LOL2: </p><p></p><p>Mike</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mizzie, post: 300461, member: 3140"] External power source is a good idea I may have to consider that as well. I'm getting anxious to take the cover off for the winter and begin modding but winter has been in full swing here this month! Hopefully sometime in March things will settle down. On the subject of batteries.... I am planning to add some permanent mount navigation lights as one of my first mods this season. I used to use the portable 'flashlight' clamp-on style bow and stern lights (like you would find on an inflatable) whenever I was out after sunset. Now I want to do something permanent mount that is ready to go with just a flip of a switch and looks better. I really don't want to add a big deep cycle battery for such a low draw. So I'm going to figure out a lighter battery option and probably mount it somewhere in the bow to help level the boat out when I'm on it alone. If I do just decide to go with a deep cycle, I may add a small low gph bilge pump just for good measure and to make use of the larger battery. There's been a few times when caught out in the heavy rain with a long ride back in where a bilge pump would have been nice. I always keep a hand bailer on the boat just incase but I'm getting lazier lately! haha Can't wait to get to get back on the lake, this snow has overstayed its welcome! :LOL2: Mike [/QUOTE]
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