My first Aluminum Jon boat modified myself!
I bought this boat about a year ago as a first boat project. Picked up the boat first and it was just a plain hull. It is a 1548 Duracraft welded jon.
I then picked up a 25hp that worked well untill I decked it in and added the upgrades(weight). Then i had to step up to a 40hp Johnson. Also made a homemade aluminum mount plate, that is adjustable, to mount it to.
I built an 2"x2"x1/8" aluminum angle deck frame. Ran plumming for the livewell. Then layed insulation board between the ribs and then the treated plywood carpeted floor.
Then attacked the livewell to deckframe and installed. Put in a 800gph thru-hull pump for filling and an 800gph recirculation pump that will also empty livewell.
Installed nav. and onboard lighting and a toggle switch panel for controling pumps, lights, fishfinder, etc.
Covered casting deck and sides with carpeted plywood. Added doors for underdeck storage access and access to batteries for trolling motor.
Picked up a 24v 50fpt moto gluide variable speed foot controled trolling motor at a good deal that pulls boat arournd great even in high winds.
I also fabricated my own adj. T-bars and rod holders. Installed a low end deepthfinder but am upgrading soon.
Well guys this is what i have so far. Im still adding and am not done yet but i hope yall enjoy what ive produced so far thru my journey. Have a great day to all!
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