I started the frame work today using 1 in aluminum angle. I have a standard rivet gun with 1/2 in × 3/16 rivets joining 2 peices of 1/8 in angle. I also messed around with 1/4 in × 3/16 rivets for the project.
By the way they are all aluminum. My issue is that after the rivets are squeezed...
I always thought it was weird my boat planed with such a little motor but I don't have casting decks just a bare hull. So the more weight you have the less likely your boat is to plane?
Marine vinyl gets pretty hot but it cleans up easily. I don't personally have vinyl in mine but my friends boat does and it get knicked from dropping sharp objects. I to want a flats boat type decking and the best I have seen is epoxy resin with the fiberglass matting
Yes I would love for the decking to be that high and I would feel confident on it. I was thinking lower for any guests on the boats sake. I had friend with the boat that was close to 300 or more and it was kind of shaky.. It's has a pretty deep v also and sits pretty high out of the water which...
Hi I'm new to the forums and just figuring this all out, hopefully this is the right place. I just purchased a 16ft x 52 in Sea King aluminum boat. I'm in the process of adding casting decks and would like some opinions of placement other than mine. This boat will be used in the salt flats and...