My 14' PolarKraft Jon Boat log - Page 10

DieHard4rd · #**136** 10-06-2010, 11:59 AM

I have an old 3 1/2 hp Evenrude. Just collecting dust in my basement. I need to put it on CL.

dixie_boysles · #**137** 10-06-2010, 12:04 PM

DANG!!!!!!!!!! i want it, why do you live so far away

NightmareFX4 · #**138** 10-06-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dixie_boysles

About time! ive been waiting on your reply! hope all is well if you've been in hospital! yeah its a total differenant boat! Im actually taking her out for the first time since all the mods today!!!!!! she attached to the Ranger right now!

Yes, the trailer is next. Plans for it include:

1) new carpeted bunks (I already have material for this)
2) put on new bow stop for the front
3) add side bunks. Iam going to accomplish this by welding on some 1x1 steel swaure tubing at the same angle as the sides of the boat with some carpeted bunks on them as well.
4)new seal in passenger side bearing
5)paint with black enamel tractor paint from Tractor Supply Company

yes those are bearing buddies. They came with the trailer!

Id like to get some new fenders, but its $40 for them.

Alls good now thanks. Right on I get to see your trailer transform now, sweet. Side bunks are a great thing to have when all alone or not easy loading in the wind or current, nice. Do the fenders for sure, or can ya straighten them out ya figure? Right on I love my bearing buddies makes life a little simpler lol. Looking at your trailer tounge, it looks to me like you could get away with shortening it quite a bit, no? The winch mount post could be shortened alot to. Get some pics on the water today for me, love to see it in it's natural element.

dixie_boysles · #**139** 10-06-2010, 12:42 PM

i dk, i could probably do a few of those suggestions, i think im just going to get a new trailer down the road

dixie_boysles · #**140** 10-06-2010, 09:51 PM

Well, Sara Marie and I took the boat out after I got off work today for her first run since all the new mods!!!! The boat did AWESOME!!!!!!! Didnt have a leak, very stable, VERY comfortable and didnt catch a damn fish...lol.

because Sara "L"oves me so much

Clinton · #**141** 10-06-2010, 09:57 PM

Looks great, nice work man! The "L" is funny shit

dixie_boysles · #**142** 10-06-2010, 10:07 PM

haha clinton, when you see it, you will shit bricks:

Clinton · #**143** 10-06-2010, 10:12 PM

It's great man, you put alot of work in that! I don't know how you had the patience for it. Every little detail covered man, outstanding!!

dixie_boysles · #**144** 10-06-2010, 10:14 PM

thanks Clinton, but take a look at the first pic I just posted. if you think the "L" stuff was funny.

Yeah i was a bit nervouse today. I was afraid i might have a bad leak or something just happen. But today was great, the boat really did do awesome!

Clinton · #**145** 10-06-2010, 10:17 PM

Ok, I missing it. Which first pic cause you have a ton in here

dixie_boysles · #**146** 10-06-2010, 10:18 PM

Clinton · #**147** 10-06-2010, 10:19 PM

Is she giving you the finger?!

dixie_boysles · #**148** 10-06-2010, 10:21 PM

yeah!!!!!! i noticed her gigling when I got in the truck, then she told me only time will tell when I asked her. She was a nutcase today!

Clinton · #**149** 10-06-2010, 10:23 PM

Thats great!!! Tell her your gonna do that in your wedding photos! She's quick man!!

dixie_boysles · #**150** 10-06-2010, 10:25 PM

haha, not usually! like I said, she was a nutcase today! I love her either way...lol