Decking my 16ft aluminum boat, any hints, tips, links?...
- Fishnsledder
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Decking my 16ft aluminum boat, any hints, tips, links?...
I'm going to start decking my 16ft Springbok Yukon and I'm just looking for some advice on what to use for braces, floor material, etc. I was thinking aluminum L channel for braces and the regular 3/4 inch marine plywood for a floor. I'm getting a bow mount, fixed fish finder, and I want to build a livewell right into the floor.
Anyone who has done this type of project and is willing to share some advice, it would be greatly appreciated. Some pics would be good too.
Thanks
Anyone who has done this type of project and is willing to share some advice, it would be greatly appreciated. Some pics would be good too.
Thanks
- bucketmouth
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Here are a couple links I've found in the past for setup/conversion of jonboats.
http://www.secretweaponlures.com/odf/odfsite.html
http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/bull2958/my ... ge0025.htm
http://www.secretweaponlures.com/odf/odfsite.html
http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/bull2958/my ... ge0025.htm
- Astro-Mike
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- reel2reel
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heres some pics of the little casting deck/storage compartment i built the other day for my ol'tin lizzy ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon/smile.gif)
i used 5/8 P.T. ply , and some indoor/outdoor carpet. i have a few more ideas. ill post pics , after built.
![Image](http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/ted-35/IMG_0217.jpg)
![Image](http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/ted-35/IMG_0218.jpg)
![Image](http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/ted-35/IMG_0219.jpg)
*itching for the soft*
oh yeah... a bunch of the pics in that other topic seem to be outta date... anyone have them archived anywhere?
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon/smile.gif)
i used 5/8 P.T. ply , and some indoor/outdoor carpet. i have a few more ideas. ill post pics , after built.
![Image](http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/ted-35/IMG_0217.jpg)
![Image](http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/ted-35/IMG_0218.jpg)
![Image](http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/ted-35/IMG_0219.jpg)
*itching for the soft*
oh yeah... a bunch of the pics in that other topic seem to be outta date... anyone have them archived anywhere?
- fishin loon
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casting decks and storage
Hey fellas and lady's
I don't pretend to be an expert but I am doing a few boats. Custom storage live-wells. The one thing I would like to add to this conversation is the added weight, so use aluminum as much as possible and any spare space that is not used fill with foam. I have been using pool noodles but sometimes you get that squeak so if anyone has other idea I just don't want to see someone put in all that work to see it go to bottom in a freak accident.
Fishin loon
I don't pretend to be an expert but I am doing a few boats. Custom storage live-wells. The one thing I would like to add to this conversation is the added weight, so use aluminum as much as possible and any spare space that is not used fill with foam. I have been using pool noodles but sometimes you get that squeak so if anyone has other idea I just don't want to see someone put in all that work to see it go to bottom in a freak accident.
Fishin loon
Here is a removable casting deck Anthony and I built last Summer. Plans are to add a livewell under the deck..You will be able to access it via a hatch. Marine ply for the deck is a must.
http://fish-hawk.net/hawktalk/viewtopic ... sting+deck
-Andrew
http://fish-hawk.net/hawktalk/viewtopic ... sting+deck
-Andrew
Not necessarily true....though I do store my boat inside which will definitely help....I used standard 3/8ths plywood....after three plus seasons now....not even an issue....tip-up wrote: Marine ply for the deck is a must.
-Andrew
I figured at 3 or 4 times the price for marine grade, I'll replace the floor every 4 or 5 years if I have to and it'd still be cheaper....though I don't that happening anytime soon...
RJ
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