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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
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<blockquote data-quote="Ictalurus" data-source="post: 386961" data-attributes="member: 2983"><p>I wouldn't rule out aluminum for framing. You can shop around and usually get a pretty good deal. Don't be intimidated, if you can run a jigsaw, drill and rivit, you can work with aluminum. I also find it's easier to attach to the hull than wood. I would use wood for decks though, you don't have to get marine grade, exterior grade coated with spar urethane or painted works just fine. For thickness, that depends on how you space your framing. For the lower deck (the one that attaches to the ribs, you can use 1/4" over blue board to help save on weight. Sinlge vs multi level deck is up to you and how comfortable you are up higher in the boat, layout may be simpler on single level.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ictalurus, post: 386961, member: 2983"] I wouldn't rule out aluminum for framing. You can shop around and usually get a pretty good deal. Don't be intimidated, if you can run a jigsaw, drill and rivit, you can work with aluminum. I also find it's easier to attach to the hull than wood. I would use wood for decks though, you don't have to get marine grade, exterior grade coated with spar urethane or painted works just fine. For thickness, that depends on how you space your framing. For the lower deck (the one that attaches to the ribs, you can use 1/4" over blue board to help save on weight. Sinlge vs multi level deck is up to you and how comfortable you are up higher in the boat, layout may be simpler on single level. [/QUOTE]
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