BFSC Kevin Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I did a search and saw a few guys had modified their boats. I have a 14 deep v lowe which im thinking of making a deck for on the front with a pedestal seat.. well, i would like to see what others have done to thier boats just to get some ideas and for you guys to show off your skills..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Shark Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I built a cheap enclosure for my boat because I was tired of rain and cold wind, I didnt have enough money to have one built so we threw this together. Not going to win any beauty prizes but it does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisher Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 That's a nice job. Was thinking of doing something like that to my boat, but just haven't had the time to put into it. Maybe when winter rolls around again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brifishrgy Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) I just got mine done ... got it out last weekend for a test run of the old girl ... the 56 Johnson fired up right away ... just have to figure out the lower end leak and were good to go .. I removed the console and water catch ( also had to replace the transom)... took up too much room Before and now the after Edited May 30, 2007 by brifishrgy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 ooo.... i like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I just did a complete gut of my boat. I then put in new foam, main floor, front and rear casting decks with chairs. It took about 30 hrs but the boat is awesome i had it out on monday for a test run. It cost about $800 and i already had the chairs. The new vinyl from homedepot is real nice $250 for glue and 20' piece. I will get pics when i get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) Hope this works... http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/jmc_...=1180562915.pbw Its a slideshow, couldn't post it. But the link should work. Edited May 30, 2007 by Jigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hope this works... http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/jmc_...=1180562915.pbw nope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 HMMM... I'll do it the old fashioned way: Good job everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 awesome job jigger.. did that add alot of weight to your boat? i want to do something similiar but i don't even know how to start, like the how abouts me ripping the benches out.. since they are fastened to the side of the boat... and how to fastens on all the supports/aluminum/wood into the boat... i assume you can buy the aluminum and marine plywood from home depot.. but how about the marine carpet? i remmeber reading somewhere.. but forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) Some really talented guys here..Good job!Here are some pics of a jet boat Art and I made out of my wife's race boat (jet ski) and an old sears game fisher hull. http://groups.msn.com/HomeMadeJetBoats/recycle.msnw http://groups.msn.com/HomeMadeJetBoats/rec...tseatrials.msnw http://groups.msn.com/HomeMadeJetBoats/rec...decksseats.msnw Joe Edited May 31, 2007 by Daplumma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 You 'z boys just have way toooo much fun Joe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 You 'z boys just have way toooo much fun Joe! Boredom is the mother of invention Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Joe, thats awesome! What was the final top speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 36.5 I think,but it gets there instantly!I should prop it up bit but its a handful at that speed.The boat is rated for 15HP or so and the motor is prolly around 120 hp.You lose about 1/3 of the HP by using jet power but its still a wee bit overpowered.We do have a much more powerful motor to put in it but have sorta lost interest after it actually floated and ran. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I'll give ya 50 bux for the Grey Goose right now Joe... but don't ponder on it too long, tomorrows price is $45... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Here is my pride & joy.....my brand new LUND 1625 CLASSIC....and man is she ever pimped right out,with a VHF marine radio,hawk 840 thermal troll,2 big-jon capt,s pach electric downriggers,LOWRANCE LMS 339/IGPS/dumb ass GRAPH,minn-kota 50inch 55lb powerdrive trolling motor ,MERCURY 40HP,FOUR STROKE EFI....with happy troller trolling plate, shore-lander galvinized trailer, 6 SCOTTY POWERLOCK ROD -HOLDERS,2 8inch extensions for them as well to run my dipsey rods.....i have owned lots of boats in my day and by far this boat is the one,i have waited years to get a rig like this one,and im sure she will last for along time and catch me lots of fish....great thread,and everyone has lots of nice boats,and i sure would like to see waynes LUND when she is all done....well he she is..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 well.. i can only dream of having what you and wayne has.. will be atleast 5 years before i can even think of buying something like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Lots of nicely done projects. Congrats to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I made some modifications to my Lund today first I stretched the transom and then I added some Kicker motors(kick ass motors) I also modified my float tube. Enjoy MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Here is my pride & joy.....my brand new LUND 1625 CLASSIC....and man is she ever pimped right out.... Ohhh, if only it was a console That's an awesome setup! I look forward to setting up a new boat someday but for now I'll just keep applying lipstick to my old pig. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I also modified my float tube. Enjoy MTP LOL Mike!!!!! That's priceless!! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 bump for more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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