My Jon boat Conversion

[bassboy1]

Ditto. OSB has no edge compression strength. It will just flex, and the deck will come toppling down. Your structure needs to have some 2 by material, leading down to the hull. 2 by 4s also have more of their strength, if turned 90 degrees from how you have them. Not that you need it, as having them, over 2 by 2s is just extra weight, as it is, but still. How do you think you seats are strength wise? Is there enough beef in them, to support the deck by themselves? IE, have your structure attach only to the seats, and not need any downbars. Now, you would need your structure to span all the way across the seat, so the load is supported by the whole seat, and not the edge.

 

[KrisStone]

yea the seats support the deck by themselves enough to stand on, so maybe replace the OSB with some more heavy duty wood thankyou

 

[KrisStone]

Alright sorry went to neworleans so work was stopped but we are waiting on the marine carpet to come in and we are going to begin painting the boat soon so all we really have left to do is wire everything and we will be ready to go

 

[pbw]

yea the seats support the deck by themselves enough to stand on, so maybe replace the OSB with some more heavy duty wood thankyou

Looks good!

 

[KrisStone]

whats up guys i know its been a while but here are some pictures of the boat almost done

 

[Jim]

looks good!

Have you taken it out yet?

 

[bAcKpAiN]

Go easy the first time you take it out, and see how it is going to be stability wise. If you aren't careful and coordinate your movements you could end up swimming. But it looks awesome, is that a console for a motor?

 

[Wld Fowl]

Nice!!!