SeaArk SuperJon 1872MV Tunnel Remodel (All Pics on Pg1)

[lowblazah]

Last night after I got home and threw the cut out platforms for my tanks in.

Threw the floor back in (will rivet it down later)...And lastly I "installed" my new trash can

 

[lowblazah]

reinforced the aluminum panels with some aluminum angle to allow a full gas tank to sit on them without bowing them. Also cut some holes to get them out a little easier.

Might play with the rear lids tonight to see if I can get them in place.

 

[vahunter]

Is there any concern on the rear panels for the gas tank rattling when motor is running or hitting chop? Nice build btw

 

[lowblazah]

I'm planning on rubber trimming the perimeter of those panels just to stop them from any sort of movement/rattling.

 

[vahunter]

Awesome. Just curious because I bought a brand new boat last year and took the aluminum floor off and weatherstripped the ribs to prevent rattling, I hate unneeded noise

 

[lowblazah]

Didnt have much time last night but I did set the lids in place to give an idea how they will look...These will be vinyl'd along with the top of the rear bench.

 

[lowblazah]

Braced them up with some custom bent angle. Had to shave the one side down to accomodate for the platforms in the rear corners.

Anyway...they're strong now...I bounced on them last night while in place and they didnt even flex. Going to install them on the hinge tonight hopefully.

 

[lowblazah]

Rear cover/lid is done and installed.

Now its time for sanding, prepping and painting of the interior.

 

[hsiftac]

great work, looking forward to seeing it all painted up

 

[lowblazah]

great work, looking forward to seeing it all painted up

Thanks...and yes...me too!

 

[fool4fish1226]

That looks great and sturdy too =D> almost like you knew what you were doing :LOL22:

 

[lowblazah]

I surprise myself sometimes.

 

[lowblazah]

Awesome. Just curious because I bought a brand new boat last year and took the aluminum floor off and weatherstripped the ribs to prevent rattling, I hate unneeded noise

I missed this comment. I did this exact same thing before I laid this floor back in. Every stringer got weatherstripping applied to the top of it. (Wish I would have gotten a pic but I was in a hurry to get the floor back in.)

 

[PSG-1]

That's going to look really good once it's painted. heck, it looks good already. That ought to give you a nice solid platform to stand on while fishing.

 

[lowblazah]

Attempted first coat of sealer, but I ran out Picking up some more today...it already looks 1000x better!

 

[lowblazah]

Alright...what do you guys think? This is the vinyl anti-skid flooring Mari-Deck that I am planning on using.

TAN or Camo?

I was thinking Tan but it looks like it would be really light in color and the MN river is a muddy *******. Hence the idea of switching to the camo color. I have larger samples coming to see what they look like in person.

 

[vahunter]

Tan if you don't plan on it getting too dirty. Camo if your it's gonna get real muddy

 

[fool4fish1226]

I think the Tan would look better however the Camo or OD green my be more practical.

 

[Ride_Klein]

Camo is my choice as well. I painted the inside of my boat with a grey and it looks horrible after about 5 minutes with the Texas mud. Have to wash the whole thing out before it is presentable again. My only concern with the camo would be heat with the sun beating down on it.

 

[lowblazah]

Camo is my choice as well. I painted the inside of my boat with a grey and it looks horrible after about 5 minutes with the Texas mud. Have to wash the whole thing out before it is presentable again. My only concern with the camo would be heat with the sun beating down on it.

Thats what I'm scared of...the Minnesota river is a muddy muddy mess sometimes. The tan is my first choice but I'm thinking its not dark enough to cover up the muddy footprints and catfish poo/slime. The camo seems to have more dark breakup colors to it which might hide that better.