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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Smackdaddy's "Pole Dancer" 1652 Polar Kraft flush deck jet b
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<blockquote data-quote="smackdaddy53" data-source="post: 338541" data-attributes="member: 10154"><p>I will add photos tomorrow but I got the drain tubes fabbed and welded in on each side on the stern. Going with dual 1200 gph bilge pumps for good measure.</p><p>Poling platform has been doctored up, my buddy TIG welded the stress cracks from the previous owner backing the platform into the garage opening and cracked a few of the welds. </p><p>I have made my decision to recess the middle 8' of the floor and leave about 12" gunnels on each side. I will have rod racks on each side under the gunnels with pvc tubes for the top half of each fishing rod. This will allow me to put the Tempress hatches vertically on the front and rear deck so leakage is minimum. You guys will see it all come together soon. I really want this project to work out and decided recessing the deck will add stability (lower center of gravity) and actually increase storage area and functionality. I know some of you recommended this but I was being hard headed. If I wanted a full deck boat I would either need a wider hull, shallower hull or both. </p><p>More to come!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smackdaddy53, post: 338541, member: 10154"] I will add photos tomorrow but I got the drain tubes fabbed and welded in on each side on the stern. Going with dual 1200 gph bilge pumps for good measure. Poling platform has been doctored up, my buddy TIG welded the stress cracks from the previous owner backing the platform into the garage opening and cracked a few of the welds. I have made my decision to recess the middle 8' of the floor and leave about 12" gunnels on each side. I will have rod racks on each side under the gunnels with pvc tubes for the top half of each fishing rod. This will allow me to put the Tempress hatches vertically on the front and rear deck so leakage is minimum. You guys will see it all come together soon. I really want this project to work out and decided recessing the deck will add stability (lower center of gravity) and actually increase storage area and functionality. I know some of you recommended this but I was being hard headed. If I wanted a full deck boat I would either need a wider hull, shallower hull or both. More to come! [/QUOTE]
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