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ALUMA-JET- Duracraft 1648 SV Jetboat Conversion
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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 224618" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>OK, next step...extend the rear seat area:</p><p></p><p>I used some 16 ga aluminum sheet, along with some internal bracing, to make these extensions:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]28911[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>One on each side:[ATTACH=full]28912[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>Next, I made the engine cowling, using some 1/8" aluminum plate. I used that thickness, because I wanted it to be strong enough to walk on it:[ATTACH=full]28913[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>With all that done, it was time to build the console. I fabricated this from 1/8" aluminum plate, as well, because I wanted it to be stout.[ATTACH=full]28914[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]28915[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]28916[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>Next, I decided that all wiring and cables should be routed above deck to the console, to simplify replacement or repair, but I needed a cover for the area where the wiring and cables crossed the floor, even though I planned to put it all inside of non-metallic watertight electrical conduit. So, this is what I ended up doing: [ATTACH=full]28918[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]28917[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>With all the cosmetic work done on the interior, it was time to get busy installing the jet unit and the engine. That's next........</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 224618, member: 6937"] OK, next step...extend the rear seat area: I used some 16 ga aluminum sheet, along with some internal bracing, to make these extensions: [ATTACH type="full" alt="Battery Compartment and Jump Seat.jpg"]28911._xfImport[/ATTACH] One on each side:[ATTACH type="full" alt="Engine Cowl Removed.jpg"]28912._xfImport[/ATTACH] Next, I made the engine cowling, using some 1/8" aluminum plate. I used that thickness, because I wanted it to be strong enough to walk on it:[ATTACH type="full" alt="Engine Cowl Installed.jpg"]28913._xfImport[/ATTACH] With all that done, it was time to build the console. I fabricated this from 1/8" aluminum plate, as well, because I wanted it to be stout.[ATTACH type="full" alt="Center Console.jpg"]28914._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Console Front.jpg"]28915._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Console Switches.jpg"]28916._xfImport[/ATTACH] Next, I decided that all wiring and cables should be routed above deck to the console, to simplify replacement or repair, but I needed a cover for the area where the wiring and cables crossed the floor, even though I planned to put it all inside of non-metallic watertight electrical conduit. So, this is what I ended up doing: [ATTACH type="full" alt="Wiring Harness Cover Plate.jpg"]28918._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Wiring Conduit.jpg"]28917._xfImport[/ATTACH] With all the cosmetic work done on the interior, it was time to get busy installing the jet unit and the engine. That's next........ [/QUOTE]
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