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    before and after photos

    Here are links to some before and after photos! Enjoy Guys! http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n320/raidercoop/DSC00562.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n320/raidercoop/DSC00561.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n320/raidercoop/DSC00560.jpg...
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    The finish line is in sight!!!

    Hello to all! It has been a long time since I have posted on this forum but it would be because I have a BOAT! I have nearly finished the project boat that I picked up a little over a year ago! I will post before and after photos in my photobucket and then attach the link for everyone to see. I...
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    need help!! nicks in paint going all the way to primer

    Hey All, As some of you may or may not not know, I recently painted an alum jon. When I put the boat back on the trailer I noticed that the paint had gotten scratched all the way to the primer. This was not caused by the trailer but more by moving it around. I had blankets under the boat. What...
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    decking for a jon ???

    Hey All, Well I am about to start decking my jon boat and I have a few questions. I plan on using marine grade 3 1/4 ply wrapped in marine carpet for the deck and 1/4 marine ply for other areas. My main question is how would I go about securing the decking to the boat? There are no benches in...
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    Finished painting!! Finally

    Hello All, Well it took all summer to get this boat down to bare metal to be able to repaint it the right way but I feel it was worth it. I know that most you enjoy seeing the evolution of a project and I figured I would share mine with you all as well. I will now get started on decking the...
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    Live/Bait Well install

    Hello All, I am wanting to put a live/bait well in my jon boat. What would all of you suggest. I have looked at the Cabellas Marine catalog and seen a few items of interest in there. What all would I need to purchase. What kind of pump, insert, tubing, or anything. This will be a first for me...
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    Gluvit Questions???????

    Hello All, While I was prepping my 14' aluminum V for a primer coat, I noticed a few small (TINY) holes in the hull. I have purchased a quart of gluvit and I am planning on applying it this Friday. I want to put two coats on just to be on the safe side. My question is do I have to use the...
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    Newbie needs advice painting an aluminum 14 v??

    Hello All, I am ready to start painting an aluminum 14' v Jon boat and would appreciate any suggestions on the process, materials, etc. The boat will not stay in the water. (i.e.) it will trailered after every fishing trip. What are the pros vs cons when it comes to brushing vs rolling. What...
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    1960 alum v/ looking for replacement trim

    hello everyone, I recently purchased my first boat and I'm in the process of restoring it. I'm looking for the stern corner caps that have crestliner embossed on them. One of them has cracked and I would like to replace it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Eric
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    1960 alum v/ looking for replacement trim

    hello everyone, I recently purchased my first boat and I'm in the process of restoring it. I'm looking for the stern corner caps that have crestliner embossed on them. One of them has crcked and I would like to replace it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Eric
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    1960 alum v crestliner / looking for replacement trim

    hello everyone!! I recently bought this boat with a trailer for $350. I'm in the process of restoring it and would like to know where I could find the original trim caps that go on the the corners the the stern. They are aluminum and have crestliner embossed on the them. Any ideas would be...
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