Recent content by tiny68

I am planning to start a jon boat conversion in which we will put a deck in the front and a floor in the rear of the boat. I have the aluminum angle on order to build the frame for the decking. I typically store this boat outside in the winter months. That is what I love about an aluminum...

What size rivets did you use to 1) attach 2 pieces of 1/8" together and 2) to attach to 1/8" to the ribs? I have only minimal experiences with rivets. Did you use aluminum rivets? Tim

Bill, Thanks for the feedback. In my design I have sketched out, I am dropping the main deck height to that of the seats to try and keep a lower center of gravity. I had planed to run the main deck from the bow platform all the way to the back of the first bench. I considering know just...

After reading more I am leaning towards an aluminum frame under the deck. Now I am trying to decide welded verus riveted. I am thinking one or two rivets to build the mock up and then pay for a hour of welding to make it a solid piece. Of course it would have to be riveted to the ribs. What...

I have a very similar Lowes Jon boat, if not the same model, but mine is tiller steer. Can you give me a ball park of how many feet of the 1 1/2 angle you used to do the floor and deck. I really like your design. Thanks, Tim

I have a 15.5 ft Lowes Jon boat that is 69" at the beam that I want to put a fishing deck on. I must this is the place for information. I am little overwhelmed with all the ideas. The boat has a very small deck at the front and two benches. This boat will be used primarily for bass fishing...