Voyager 16ft jon boat mod, here we go right now! *New Pics

[MNHunter505]

Got three coats of spar varnish on the plywood.

 

[MNHunter505]

Got the first two pieces carpeted. Went pretty smooth.

 

[MNHunter505]

update: got a Carver boat cover -Performance Polyguard and onboard charger on it's way. I really wanted 10 amps per bank on a dual bank charger, but I couldn't pass up this deal on Ebay. Got a Guest 5/5 for $75. Do any members use 5amp chargers? Will my batteries be ready by the next morning after charging from sunset to sunrise?

 

[MNHunter505]

Got two more pieces carpeted tonight...wow, that is some strong smelling adhesive! I am slowly getting over a cold so I am not working as fast as I could. I hate being sick....

 

[Pweisbrod]

Looks great! I am looking forward to doing my flooring and lids now as well, I will be varnishing like you did.

 

[MNHunter505]

Got some more carpeting done...Saltydog came over and cut the time in half by helping. Thanks bro.

 

[MNHunter505]

I was able to get the decks fastened down amidships. I forgot to take a picture but I put 2in closed cell foam boards underneath the decks. I used 1.25 inch SS self tapping screws. It went pretty smooth. You can also see the deck drain I installed, plus there is a slight gap between the two front pieces. (the seam that goes length-wise with the boat)

 

[MNHunter505]

Got the front hatch installed. Lookin good.

 

[Pweisbrod]

Looks great

 

[MNHunter505]

Thanks, I was pretty happy with the way the carpet hid the hinge.

 

[kjames]

looks great dude keep up the great work, sanding looked good from here maybe I save some cash and bust my aaa sanding instead of taking it to the sand blaster

 

[DOBSONFLY]

Carpet looks awesome keep up the good work! Where did you get it from and what kind? Have some seats I will be doing soon.

 

[MNHunter505]

Carpet looks awesome keep up the good work! Where did you get it from and what kind? Have some seats I will be doing soon.

I got the carpet from Cabelas, called Cabela's Premium Carpet. Very happy with it, great quality.

 

[DOBSONFLY]

Appreciate the information. Have any tips for putting the carpet down?

 

[MNHunter505]

Appreciate the information. Have any tips for putting the carpet down?

Make sure you carpet the pieces of wood in the same direction or else from different angles, the carpet will look different. I used contact cement to wrap the carpet around the edge and corners. Make sure you use 100% waterproof adhesive. It should be solvent based. I put three coats of spar varnish on wood. Also, keep the carpet tight when you lay it on the wood or else you will have air pockets and ripples.

 

[MNHunter505]

Oh yea, if you get the good carpet, compensate for the thickness of the carpet on the edges when you cut your wood to size.

 

[MNHunter505]

Got a lot of work done today, here are some pics. Just have a few little things to do. Pretty happy with the outcome.

 

[MNHunter505]

I put my forward battery over on the starboard side...wondering if that was a bad move because of the weight? To help offset it, i am putting my anchor on the port side, only 15 lbs but better than nothing.
What do you guys think? Worse case scenerio, I can always move it, which wouldn't be that bad...

 

[assaultcraft8993]

I think that will alright due to the fact you will be sitting on the starboard side of the boat to drive..Looks great.

 

[SaltyDog]

Solid build! Top Shelf my friend!