I''m going to look at what is supposed to be a 1960 Jet with most of the interior stripped out. (I am not sure this is really a Jet, as the splash tray looks deeper and has two holes on the side mounts.) My interest would be to use it as a utility/fishing boat so I'd probably remove most of the bow deck and not install floors, etc. What I have in mind is something like this person is doing: http://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=15363.
Couple of questions:
how do these hulls perform? They are very flat in back and I wonder about the directional stability and ability to handle wakes. Our use could include large lakes but not any open coastal waters or Lake Superior.
Is the front deck needed structurally? How about the rear tray?
I'd likely want to install a center mounted steering station, mainly as I don't like sitting right by a droning motor, and for balance. Does this make sense?
Thanks for any guidance.
Alan
Couple of questions:
how do these hulls perform? They are very flat in back and I wonder about the directional stability and ability to handle wakes. Our use could include large lakes but not any open coastal waters or Lake Superior.
Is the front deck needed structurally? How about the rear tray?
I'd likely want to install a center mounted steering station, mainly as I don't like sitting right by a droning motor, and for balance. Does this make sense?
Thanks for any guidance.
Alan