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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Rat's 1977 Polar Kraft 1440 refit
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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 116747" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>I have been waiting to cut the aft deck hatch because I wanted to use a prefab hatch, but I haven't been able to find one that would fit exactly; so I cut the hole today. I cut the hatch opening, battens and hatch stringers, coated everything up with resin and it is drying. </p><p></p><p>I think I have my batteries figured out as well. I really didn't want to have a battery in the forward locker, but I am going to put one there. One in the forward locker and one in the aft to Port. The fuel tank will be in the cockpit and be movable as ballast when needed. </p><p></p><p>I also started the wiring today, just the wires, I still need to order the switch panel, lights, 12V sockets, buss terminals and fuses. I have all the other hardware, but still need to build the rod holders. As soon as I figure out which seats I am going to use I can put down the blocks and then I can paint, if it warms up enough that is. </p><p></p><p>I also figured I will need to rebuild the trailer, the hull doesn't fit. I need to lengthen the tongue by three feet to get the transom on the bunks at the end of the trailer. It will work for now, but if I have the extra cash I will do it before first splash. </p><p></p><p>All it takes is money...and time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 116747, member: 1914"] I have been waiting to cut the aft deck hatch because I wanted to use a prefab hatch, but I haven't been able to find one that would fit exactly; so I cut the hole today. I cut the hatch opening, battens and hatch stringers, coated everything up with resin and it is drying. I think I have my batteries figured out as well. I really didn't want to have a battery in the forward locker, but I am going to put one there. One in the forward locker and one in the aft to Port. The fuel tank will be in the cockpit and be movable as ballast when needed. I also started the wiring today, just the wires, I still need to order the switch panel, lights, 12V sockets, buss terminals and fuses. I have all the other hardware, but still need to build the rod holders. As soon as I figure out which seats I am going to use I can put down the blocks and then I can paint, if it warms up enough that is. I also figured I will need to rebuild the trailer, the hull doesn't fit. I need to lengthen the tongue by three feet to get the transom on the bunks at the end of the trailer. It will work for now, but if I have the extra cash I will do it before first splash. All it takes is money...and time. [/QUOTE]
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