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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
16' Princecraft project boat
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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 419051" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>Derek,</p><p>I just took a look at your project, and I really like your front platform that extends back to your second bunk. That is a ton of fishing space, plus huge storage!</p><p></p><p>Like you, I didn't want to put a lot of time into this, so I used the front bunk as support. But unlike you, I didn't add ANY framing to my bow area. I cut the platform tight and used industrial adhesive around the perimeter. It is absolutely rock-solid, BUT I'm concerned what will happen if I add a hatch. I fear that it will weaken the structure which is now so solid.</p><p></p><p>If I put a hatch up there, I will have to try and retrofit some kind of support, which may be difficult to do right. So I may just opt to extend the front platform back to the second bunk, and add the storage under that bunk, and leave the front alone. I have to give this one some thought!</p><p></p><p>Thank you for the good thinking and ideas. </p><p></p><p>How is your boat doing, by the way?</p><p></p><p>-TH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 419051, member: 4972"] Derek, I just took a look at your project, and I really like your front platform that extends back to your second bunk. That is a ton of fishing space, plus huge storage! Like you, I didn't want to put a lot of time into this, so I used the front bunk as support. But unlike you, I didn't add ANY framing to my bow area. I cut the platform tight and used industrial adhesive around the perimeter. It is absolutely rock-solid, BUT I'm concerned what will happen if I add a hatch. I fear that it will weaken the structure which is now so solid. If I put a hatch up there, I will have to try and retrofit some kind of support, which may be difficult to do right. So I may just opt to extend the front platform back to the second bunk, and add the storage under that bunk, and leave the front alone. I have to give this one some thought! Thank you for the good thinking and ideas. How is your boat doing, by the way? -TH [/QUOTE]
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