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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Alumacraft 14 ft. Semi-V modification
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<blockquote data-quote="Alan" data-source="post: 279729" data-attributes="member: 9571"><p>Ok, now back to the build. I started with the floor. I removed the rear seat and decided to try and "stick-build" everything else so I would not have to remove the live-well, storage, and front bench. I have a good bit of clearance to work with and thought it would be better to avoid removing foam, rivets, etc. if I could help it. After giving the floor a good cleaning, it was time to get going. </p><p></p><p>I wanted to design the floor to be removed so during duck hunting season I could remove the carpeted decking to preserve it. I may do the same for the front deck. I also wanted to elevate the floor a bit to keep it dry as possible. I am elevating the floor by using a composite decking material from Home Depot. It's easy to to work with and should never rot. </p><p></p><p>Because I am stick-building the decking support, I had to install parts of it in two pieces (see photo). The same goes for the plywood- 2 pieces. The more I thought about it, I actually like the floor in two pieces because I can check under it any time and it want be as heavy/bulky to remove. I used 3/4 plywood, and will treat it with Spar Poly as many on this forum suggest. I went around-around about should I carpet or should I not... I decided to use an outdoor rated carpet from the HDepot, which I believe is called "Perfection" (Gray). I got it for about $2.00/yd2 on a damage sale, so I thought what the heck...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alan, post: 279729, member: 9571"] Ok, now back to the build. I started with the floor. I removed the rear seat and decided to try and "stick-build" everything else so I would not have to remove the live-well, storage, and front bench. I have a good bit of clearance to work with and thought it would be better to avoid removing foam, rivets, etc. if I could help it. After giving the floor a good cleaning, it was time to get going. I wanted to design the floor to be removed so during duck hunting season I could remove the carpeted decking to preserve it. I may do the same for the front deck. I also wanted to elevate the floor a bit to keep it dry as possible. I am elevating the floor by using a composite decking material from Home Depot. It's easy to to work with and should never rot. Because I am stick-building the decking support, I had to install parts of it in two pieces (see photo). The same goes for the plywood- 2 pieces. The more I thought about it, I actually like the floor in two pieces because I can check under it any time and it want be as heavy/bulky to remove. I used 3/4 plywood, and will treat it with Spar Poly as many on this forum suggest. I went around-around about should I carpet or should I not... I decided to use an outdoor rated carpet from the HDepot, which I believe is called "Perfection" (Gray). I got it for about $2.00/yd2 on a damage sale, so I thought what the heck... [/QUOTE]
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