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Jon Boat Modification
Submitted By: Ram
Date Created: 05-12-2008
Description: I bought an 18' Tracker Grizzly and have extended the casting deck, created storage, a livewell compartment, and carpeted it for comfort.

I used 2x4 and 2x3 for the support braces of the extended deck and stoage compartment. They were fastened to the boat using galvanized brackets. The support braces were coated with Rustoleum Spar Urethane Varnish.

The deck itself was 3/4" plywood which was sealed with epoxy resin from US Composites Inc.

I purchased the boat carpet at Lowe's and applied it with 3M Super 77 contact cement.

The hinges and locks were also purchased at Lowe's. The deck is screwed down with stainless steel decking screws.
Tools / Materials: Go to the Boating Store


Tracker Grizzly 1860 (before)
Here is the 1860 Tracker Grizzly that I purchased.

1860 Tracker Grizzly
Tracker Grizzly 1860 (before)


Front view with metal brackets
The metal brackets were used to support the 2x4 support bracing.

Here is a close up view of the brackets on the bottom of the boat to secure the upright 2x4 support braces.
Brackets


Front Deck
The recessed trolling motor cut out is shown here, along with the new seat pedestal cut out. I moved it back a few inches, because with the recessed trolling motor tray the original placement was too close.

The metal brackets were used to support the 2x4 support bracing.
Rear view with metal brackets


2x4 support braces attached to metal brackets


2x4 support braces attached to metal brackets


Support braces (front deck/storage compartment)


Support braces (front deck/storage compartment)


Support braces (rear deck/livewell compartment)


Support braces (gas & battery compartment)


Support braces (whole boat)


Support braces (whole boat)


Front deck platform


Front deck platform (with storage compartment lid cut out)


Front deck platform (with storage compartment lid removed)


Rear deck platform (with livewell compartment lid cut out)


Rear deck platform (with livewell compartment lid removed)


Front deck with storage compartment enclosed


Rear deck with livewell compartment enclosed


Front deck with carpet


Front deck with carpet and recessed trolling motor tray


Front deck with storage compartment open


Front deck with storage compartment open


Rear deck with carpet


Rear deck with livewell compartment open


Rear deck with livewell compartment open


Battery and gas tank compartment


Batteries


Gas tank


Finished product

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