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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
attaching frame to the boat
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<blockquote data-quote="swump" data-source="post: 234051" data-attributes="member: 7332"><p>Brand new to TBoats and I could use some help. I've spent lots of time looking at projects here and I've hit a wall.</p><p></p><p>I have a 2002 Lowe 1648 MV (really nice shape) and I want to build a single level deck that extends back just short of the center seat. I'd like to use wood because I'm used to working with it and I'm not rivet trained.</p><p></p><p>Q.1: DO I need to use through-bolts to attach the frame to the bow seat or can I drill pilot holes and use screws? What type of screw if so? I'll have to rout out some of the foam flotation if I use through bolts, which I'd like to avoid. If rivets are the best answer, what type of fasteners would I rivet to the boat that would then support the wood frame? Be forewarned that I'll be back for more riveting advice if I go that way.</p><p></p><p>Q.2: I did a similar mod to a G3 1442 I sold recently See pictures). I attached 2x4's to the gunwales and built the frame from there. The deck supported my nearly 1/8 of a ton self for stand up fly fishing for years. Is there a good reason I've not seen this type of framing done on any projects on this forum? And should I avoid this with the new boat? </p><p></p><p>I've enjoyed sloshing around here looking at project boats. Thanks for any help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="swump, post: 234051, member: 7332"] Brand new to TBoats and I could use some help. I've spent lots of time looking at projects here and I've hit a wall. I have a 2002 Lowe 1648 MV (really nice shape) and I want to build a single level deck that extends back just short of the center seat. I'd like to use wood because I'm used to working with it and I'm not rivet trained. Q.1: DO I need to use through-bolts to attach the frame to the bow seat or can I drill pilot holes and use screws? What type of screw if so? I'll have to rout out some of the foam flotation if I use through bolts, which I'd like to avoid. If rivets are the best answer, what type of fasteners would I rivet to the boat that would then support the wood frame? Be forewarned that I'll be back for more riveting advice if I go that way. Q.2: I did a similar mod to a G3 1442 I sold recently See pictures). I attached 2x4's to the gunwales and built the frame from there. The deck supported my nearly 1/8 of a ton self for stand up fly fishing for years. Is there a good reason I've not seen this type of framing done on any projects on this forum? And should I avoid this with the new boat? I've enjoyed sloshing around here looking at project boats. Thanks for any help. [/QUOTE]
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