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Smoody's Lowe 1448 mod
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<blockquote data-quote="smoody" data-source="post: 75593" data-attributes="member: 804"><p>I finally started the modifications to my 1999 Lowe 1448, I had a hour or so today and got the front storage braced, I plan to put my trolling battery in the bow to distribute weight. When finished this will be a catfish rig setup for drifting. The boat had a built in pedestal base so I decided to keep it where it is. I will close in each area on each side of the battery for storage. </p><p></p><p>Materials purchased at Home Depot</p><p>Simpson strong ties 2x2</p><p>Stainless steel metal screws 50 ct - $4.57</p><p>Wood screws 100 ct - $5.37</p><p></p><p>First I pulled the ugly burgandy carpet the prior owner put in, I am not going to sand the glue off just plan to lay plywood over it.</p><p></p><p>I put small pieces of vinyl between the strong ties and ribs on the boat to reduce corrosion. I also dipped the ends of the 2x2's in water sealer prior to installing and will water seal the rest of the framing before I install the plywood. </p><p></p><p>The boat will be powered by a 1999 Johnson 25HP, I just bought this from an older guy and he says it may have 40 hours on it, it looks really clean inside.</p><p></p><p>I will update as I progress, mostly will work on it on weekends.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smoody, post: 75593, member: 804"] I finally started the modifications to my 1999 Lowe 1448, I had a hour or so today and got the front storage braced, I plan to put my trolling battery in the bow to distribute weight. When finished this will be a catfish rig setup for drifting. The boat had a built in pedestal base so I decided to keep it where it is. I will close in each area on each side of the battery for storage. Materials purchased at Home Depot Simpson strong ties 2x2 Stainless steel metal screws 50 ct - $4.57 Wood screws 100 ct - $5.37 First I pulled the ugly burgandy carpet the prior owner put in, I am not going to sand the glue off just plan to lay plywood over it. I put small pieces of vinyl between the strong ties and ribs on the boat to reduce corrosion. I also dipped the ends of the 2x2's in water sealer prior to installing and will water seal the rest of the framing before I install the plywood. The boat will be powered by a 1999 Johnson 25HP, I just bought this from an older guy and he says it may have 40 hours on it, it looks really clean inside. I will update as I progress, mostly will work on it on weekends. [/QUOTE]
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