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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Noob with 17' Bluefin for commercial shrimpin/crab project
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<blockquote data-quote="CAPTCAMELTOE" data-source="post: 171911" data-attributes="member: 4477"><p>I just picked this hull up last week for $500, trailer is too small for it but ok for now. I am in sw Fl now but am moving to s la and would like to turn this into a commercial shrimp boat. i have seen plenty of the smaller rigs like this used, but never up close to see how all the rigging is attached and set up. Anyone have some pics or done this from a small tin boat? This hull is in tip top shape and looks to have been hardly used if at all down here. Looks like they left it uncovered and all the wood went bad so they gutted it, which is how I got it. Most of my boating expierience has been with Boston Whalers. I was thinking of a bow steering helm position/controls to keep the back as open as possible and a 20-40+ gallon belly tank, all depends on what motor i end up putting on here. I have a 150 evinrude ocean pro that would surely push some shrimp nets nicely :mrgreen: but will probably look in the 75-115 range, boats rated for a 90.</p><p></p><p>Should I just use plywood for the floor or bite the bullet and do aluminum? I'm sure I'll add a bazillion questions as this thread goes on and please offer up any suggestions, links etc Thanks in advance</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CAPTCAMELTOE, post: 171911, member: 4477"] I just picked this hull up last week for $500, trailer is too small for it but ok for now. I am in sw Fl now but am moving to s la and would like to turn this into a commercial shrimp boat. i have seen plenty of the smaller rigs like this used, but never up close to see how all the rigging is attached and set up. Anyone have some pics or done this from a small tin boat? This hull is in tip top shape and looks to have been hardly used if at all down here. Looks like they left it uncovered and all the wood went bad so they gutted it, which is how I got it. Most of my boating expierience has been with Boston Whalers. I was thinking of a bow steering helm position/controls to keep the back as open as possible and a 20-40+ gallon belly tank, all depends on what motor i end up putting on here. I have a 150 evinrude ocean pro that would surely push some shrimp nets nicely :mrgreen: but will probably look in the 75-115 range, boats rated for a 90. Should I just use plywood for the floor or bite the bullet and do aluminum? I'm sure I'll add a bazillion questions as this thread goes on and please offer up any suggestions, links etc Thanks in advance [/QUOTE]
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