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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
My First Boat and Build, HELP!
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<blockquote data-quote="tonynoriega" data-source="post: 361520" data-attributes="member: 9694"><p>Just my limited 2 cents.</p><p>-Keep the benches. They help with the structure and flexing of the boat. </p><p>-I used wood. 2x4's and 3/4" plywood. A bit heavy, but it was my cheap option. I didn't have any way to build a custom aluminum fame.</p><p>-I used Spar Urethane to seal my wood. Minimum of 3 coats and a very light sanding in between.</p><p>-Regarding the angle of the platform I built. I used a plumbob and some angles to get it flat, but wasn't worried about the perfect fit. I think you will know what is flush. Also, I used 2x4's from the very front "foot step" to the first bench, and just worked from there.</p><p>-I had my hole welded by a local welder. Don't know what he used, but I was a very smooth good job.</p><p>-What do you want to protect? Are you going to paint?</p><p>-I used self etching primer and Rustoleum Oil Based Enamel. Works great. </p><p>-Bilge and float seem like if you have the time and money... and preference.</p><p>-the duel hose line you can find on Ebay. had to get some myself.</p><p></p><p></p><p>hope some of the helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tonynoriega, post: 361520, member: 9694"] Just my limited 2 cents. -Keep the benches. They help with the structure and flexing of the boat. -I used wood. 2x4's and 3/4" plywood. A bit heavy, but it was my cheap option. I didn't have any way to build a custom aluminum fame. -I used Spar Urethane to seal my wood. Minimum of 3 coats and a very light sanding in between. -Regarding the angle of the platform I built. I used a plumbob and some angles to get it flat, but wasn't worried about the perfect fit. I think you will know what is flush. Also, I used 2x4's from the very front "foot step" to the first bench, and just worked from there. -I had my hole welded by a local welder. Don't know what he used, but I was a very smooth good job. -What do you want to protect? Are you going to paint? -I used self etching primer and Rustoleum Oil Based Enamel. Works great. -Bilge and float seem like if you have the time and money... and preference. -the duel hose line you can find on Ebay. had to get some myself. hope some of the helps. [/QUOTE]
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