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Chickencoop96

Chickencoop96

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So, about this time last spring i began a jon boat build on an old 1974 gamefisher. this was my first time building a boat. I wasnt able to use it much last year at all but this year it is set to go! I'll just let y'all take a gander at her. First pic is when i first bought it.
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Moonman said:
I see it now! That second picture wasn't there. I like the lights and the wood work looks great. What kind of wood is that? It looks like teak
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It's EVA foam, it's similiar to Seadeck, comes in a roll and it peels and sticks right on. the wiring was easy compared to the rest of the boat LMAO!
 
Very, very nice. Great work. 👍 On your trolling motor bracket if you don't have support under the back part of the bracket it may be something you want to consider. The trolling motor has a tendency to bounce when in rough water or trailering down a rough road. Mine has torn the aluminum mounting plate on my boat to pieces unfortunately.
 
Dbllunger said:
Very, very nice. Great work. 👍 On your trolling motor bracket if you don't have support under the back part of the bracket it may be something you want to consider. The trolling motor has a tendency to bounce when in rough water or trailering down a rough road. Mine has torn the aluminum mounting plate on my boat to pieces unfortunately.
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These pictures were taken last year, i have since put a wood block under the trolling motor for that very reason, and thank you!
 
PossumSlayer said:
As soon as the move is over I'm sure I'll be leaning on you and others here on how to set up a John boat!
Sweet boat!
How much have you spent on it not including boat/trailer/motor..?
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I definitely can help. I went a little overkill on new stuff, so i spent a bit extra. i also had to have some welding done. but not including boat, motor, and trailer, i have a little over 2k in it. the wiring and wood was the most expensive part for me. but you definitely don't have to spend as much as i did. I did it all over the course of about 6-8 months. It was a perfect project because i only paid 800 for the boat/motor/trailer. The trailer is my next project LMAO
 
Doecrusher said:
Sweet boat!! If you haven't done so yet you need that bow stop above your handle/bow eye where you connect that winch.
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Doecrusher said:
Sweet boat!! If you haven't done so yet you need that bow stop above your handle/bow eye where you connect that winch.
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thanks! i plan on re doing the whole trailer here soon lol shes had a few rough days lol
 

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