Sunfish conversion

[Tim B(tbrom)]

I have been debating on building a layout boat when I ran across this. I have an idea of what I want. I have seen several guys threads about converting them and figured I'll give it a try. Any advice, precautions, etc are very welcome!

 

[Paul Meisenheimer]

That looks like a fun project. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[Mark W]

Someone on this site posted a beautiful sunfush conversion. Hopefully they will reply to your note. Or, you can use the search feature and type in sunfish conversion. It is worth trying as the job done was very nice.

Mark W

 

[Jeff Frechette]

I've done two of the Sunfish conversions and used the boats for many years. One was chopped down to 10' the other 11' and both were used as layout boat or for the local swamps powered by a 40lb motor.
The best advise I can give is to research the diffrent conversion styles and have a concrete plan before cutting.

 

[John Fraser]

This is a good post: http://duckboats.net/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=106024;#106024

 

[Luke Berkey]

I made this one last fall. I never did put a motor on it, just paddled it. I think I'm going to enlarge the cock pit this summer. I picked up another hull to use as a layout. Hopefullly I'll have time to do it before fall. Good luck with your project.

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[Tim B(tbrom)]

Thanks for the responses, I got to talk to Don. He has been very helpful.

 

[Mark W]

This is a good post: http://duckboats.net/...?post=106024;#106024

This was the conversion I was talking about if I recall. I still can't see the pic's. Can anyone send them my way? Sure would appreciate it. The other conversions posted in this thread are also very nice.

Mark W

 

[Tim B(tbrom)]

Your link doesn't work for me.

 

[John Fraser]

It was a post by DL Marshall titled "Here are some pic's of a boat I built a few years back". Last reply was Jan. 30, 2010.

 

[Tim B(tbrom)]

Ok. Thats the same link that was posted. Thanks, I did get to talk to Mr Marshall.

 

[Tim B(tbrom)]

Don the green part is what I am talking about.

 

[DL Marshall]

Hey Tim, yea cut it flush with the top of the gunnel it will make it easier for you, it did me.

 

[Tim B(tbrom)]

I need glass, epoxy and paint. I should actually get it on the water this year. I also need a battery.

 

[Paul Meisenheimer]

That is going to be a great little boat. I look forward to seeing it finished.

 

[John Fraser]

That looks sharp! Keep us up to date on your progress.

 

[tgentry]

Lookin good Tim.

Trip.

 

[Tim B(tbrom)]

I got the glass and epoxy over a week ago but with 67% humidity I decided to hold of until it drops a little. Hopefully some new pics this week.

 

[Dave Diefenderfer]

good plan on waiting..... epoxy I painted on a week ago is still tacky. Not sure it is not yet cured, or blushed? Will hit it with scotchbrite water tonight to see if it comes off.

 

[tgentry]

I got my glass last week and same thing. HOT and HUMID!