Remi32_Mo Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I've got a 12ft extra wide/deep johnboat that I just got an outboard and a foot controlled trolling motor for. The outboard makes the nose very high so I want to build a deck on the front to mount the trolling motor so the weight will make it easier to drive. But I can't seem to find any details on how to build one. Like should I lay the plywood on top of the boat so it's flush or should I have a lip? What is the best way so that I can mount my foot controlled trolling motor (which I still need to buy the sliding thing to mount the motor on). In the past I've just paddled around the lake but now that I've got an outboard and trolling motor I think I can make it much more useful. My dad can build anything but he doesn't know boats so I'm trying to find some plans, etc. Anybody know of links or just answers to the questions above? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 http://www.myjonboat.com/gerry.htm http://bassresource.com/cgi-bin/bass_fish/YaBB.pl?board=boating_ID;action=display;num=1119359773 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argyll Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 LBH has already pointed you at some pictures of my boat. Picture no 4 shows what the frame is like under the front casting deck. I just used the seat frame to mount the deck and then built a smaller half deck for the minnkota mount. That way you have no motor under your feet when standing on the casting deck and having the deck low down in the boat lowers the center of gravity and that makes for a whole lot safer boat whilst casting. Dont forget you have usuable stowage space under the deck too Make use of it Once again nice boat LBH, any thoughts on color coding that trailer too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 the trailer,.....what a bummer. Check this out. I looked at herculiner online and sent them an email about doing a galvanized trailer and they said, no problem, just prep like any other metal and roll away. Also on the site it says to use the 1 gallon kit for a 6 ft truck bed (comes with rollers, etc) and said to use another quart to do an 8 ft bed Anyway I bought the gallon kit thinking it might not be enough but after 3 coats, I had 1/2 gallon left!!!! The trailer wasn't prepped because I didn't even think I would have enough to do the boat. THe stuff has to be used within 18 hrs of opening can! Anyway, I was not prepaired and threw 1/2 gallon away, what a waste! I plan to buy a gallon this winter and do all 3 of my trailers at once. Black of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Barr Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I built one this winter, Low-Budget Hookers did it almost the same way i did mine, he will give you all you need to know on converting a boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argyll Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Sounds neat LBH. I did my galvanised trailer too but any small patches of rust show through very quickly. I guess for 100% success it needs to be done to an absolutely new and absolutely rust free trailer, unless you have enough folding stuff to buy an aluminium trailer. Good luck with yours guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 argyl,..not at all,..you just have to grind down all the existing rust first. The herculiner seals it completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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