Recent content by cardinaljosh88

I believe it is 48" at the base. And I also am on a budget. I really would love to use aluminum but it is over twice the cost. Regardless I will buy a bigger motor so that is not an issue. I just didn't know if 2x2 cedar and 1/2" plywood would be too heavy. I think as long as it doesn't add more...

I have been looking to start my remodel of an old 16' richline aluminum. I was wondering though, am I adding too much weight by adding a casting deck and back deck? There will also be batteries and a trolling motor and etc. What type of lumber should I use?

Thanks PSG-1. I did not even think of that. I am pretty sure that will be the way I go.

I have a 16' trailer for my aluminum boat. The side rails where the light wiring goes thru have broken in half. The trailer hasn't been moved for quite some time. My question is; Would it be a better idea to weld the trailer I have or to look for another one. I am on a bit of a tight budget but...

That is a sweet looking setup. I would love to get mine under way but I am having a hard time finding time between work and hunting. Until I do find the time I will enjoy watching other boats come together.

I'm curious as to why you remove the seating. Isn't that the flotation?

Beautiful build. Thats similar to how mine will turn out.

How many feet of angle aluminum would you say you used? The boat looks great!

Okay, now that I have an idea of what I'm going to do I will post some pics. I have a 16' RichLine model 15. Gonna take a while but I'm excited. Will post pics soon.

How fast has does your 9.8 push your boat?

Hey FerrisBueller, i can't seem to find those insulation panels at Home Depot or Lowes. How much do they cost and how many did you buy just in case I can find them on Amazon? All I could find was 2 part closed cell foam spray. It was $100 for 2 gallons.

Do I have to put some kind of floatation under the deck? If so, what would y'all suggest? I'm wanting to keep the price down and I know spray foam can get expensive.

I also see a lot of people putting in multiple bilge pumps. I have a 16' v bottom so is that something I should do or can I get away with the one?

Awesome. Thanks very much. i had thought about rivets but didn't know if i was making the project to complicated. Any other advice is welcomed.

Hi all, I'm new to tinboats.net and looking for some answers on converting my 16' v bottom aluminum boat. I'm wanting to put in a casting deck and some storage. The first question is what size bilge pump do I need? My second question is how to attach the frame for my decks to the hull and after...