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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
NEW USER 14 ft sea nymph deep v conversion
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<blockquote data-quote="bAcKpAiN" data-source="post: 177950" data-attributes="member: 169"><p>For my boat I used exterior grade plywood from Home Depot. I think it set me back about 17$/sheet. For the bracing I used 2x3 lumber. I would have used 2x2s but my local stores only carry them in PT. As far as bracing I screwed my footers onto the benches and had the flooring set on top of those. I cut to fit braces that snugly fit under those and wedged them in between the floor of the boat and the braces. There was enough bench there to screw the braces into the benches as well.</p><p></p><p>For a livewell I purchased a recirculating pump from Dicks. I think it was called a fish saver pro and used it with a 52qt cooler. I use it to pump in/out by throwing the pump overboard to fill and then tossed the pump in the cooler for recirculation. You just have to be sure in a tournament situation to change the water often and get a good additive so you can add ice throughout the day to keep the water cool.</p><p></p><p>I am not sure if the pics are still around on the internet but I believe I still have them locally. If you need any info let me know. One piece of advice. BE PATIENT. Take your time, get the info you need, and do it right the first time. The biggest pain in the rear was trying to get it "right" because I rushed to get it on the water. I changed the front deck design twice as well as the bow mount for the trolling motor. I was continually piecing in the electric simply because I wanted to fish and not finish the boat when I had the time. One thing I learned was keep the seat bases centered. The staggered design I started with was nice in theory but it wasn't my favorite feature of my original design. I ended up adding a second base in the center on the back base to move the seat after driving the tiller to the center.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bAcKpAiN, post: 177950, member: 169"] For my boat I used exterior grade plywood from Home Depot. I think it set me back about 17$/sheet. For the bracing I used 2x3 lumber. I would have used 2x2s but my local stores only carry them in PT. As far as bracing I screwed my footers onto the benches and had the flooring set on top of those. I cut to fit braces that snugly fit under those and wedged them in between the floor of the boat and the braces. There was enough bench there to screw the braces into the benches as well. For a livewell I purchased a recirculating pump from Dicks. I think it was called a fish saver pro and used it with a 52qt cooler. I use it to pump in/out by throwing the pump overboard to fill and then tossed the pump in the cooler for recirculation. You just have to be sure in a tournament situation to change the water often and get a good additive so you can add ice throughout the day to keep the water cool. I am not sure if the pics are still around on the internet but I believe I still have them locally. If you need any info let me know. One piece of advice. BE PATIENT. Take your time, get the info you need, and do it right the first time. The biggest pain in the rear was trying to get it "right" because I rushed to get it on the water. I changed the front deck design twice as well as the bow mount for the trolling motor. I was continually piecing in the electric simply because I wanted to fish and not finish the boat when I had the time. One thing I learned was keep the seat bases centered. The staggered design I started with was nice in theory but it wasn't my favorite feature of my original design. I ended up adding a second base in the center on the back base to move the seat after driving the tiller to the center. [/QUOTE]
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