). I want a mod v/v hull for the big lake water, but as shallow a boat as possible. I finally decided on the GV-15 mostly because of the shallow draft, low freeboard, it's easily modified, low horsepower requirement, and stability. Of course I think this accurately describes most of the boats above. I've rebuilt aluminum jon boats from the ground up many times, but haven't had alot of fiberglass experience. So I took one of CL's many pearls of wisdom and started with a console. I quickly learned you guys make this look way too easy. In the end the console looks great! (At least to my eyes). I'm not done fairing/painting but that will come later. Here's a rough sketch of what my ultimate goal is. We'll see how close I come. All critiques/ideas are greatly appreciated. One interesting part is that I am thinking about using Joel's pool noodle carbon pole technique to build the built in duck blind. We'll see. Gotta a long road and ALOT of sanding to do before then. 
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It is great to see another build about to get underway. Your sketch looks pretty neat and has some cool custom features. You will have plenty of help here with your build...
), and confirmation that Joel is shipping the goods 
. Right now the jig has no roof, but I am probably going to pick up a portable cover in the near future. Any suggestions on good/bad brands 
Sounds like a good choice to me.
Just because they're incredible boats, doesn't mean they are the boats for me.....YET 
