Not a tin boat, but.......

[b_ray_p]

Ok this is my ocean kayak Ambush. I would like to build a flat deck in the front and back for seating and storage. Just not sure how to go about it! I will be using a trolling motor on the built in transom. And will be mounting a fish /depth finder as well. This yak is 13'9",so i know there isn't alot of space to work with. Any ideas or info will be greatly appreciated!

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[b_ray_p]

Was kinda thinking about flat decking the whole thing with some hinged lids for storage, and just mount some slightly raised seats on the front and back. This thing has an 800lb capacity. It weighs 100lb empty, so added weight isn't really a big deal, except for loading and unloading it. I might need to get a small trailer.

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[Rda2187]

Not trying to be a negative nancy, but why not just sell it and search craigslist for a tin. There's 100's out there. If your going to go through all the hassle of decking, trailer, just go for a whole boat

 

[richg99]

I own three yaks and one tinny. I'm with RDA.... What is the old saying..."Can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear?????"

richg99

 

[Slough Runner]

I say build it brother! I had a blast customizing my seventeen foot flat back canoe. I built a trailer with bunks. I love fishing out of it. I can get areas no one else can. Build on!

 

[Prowelder]

To each is own if you want to build it I say go for it. I would build it out of aluminum, but then again I am a metal man myself

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[b_ray_p]

I don't think aluminum is going to work very well with this hull. I could use marine grade ply, but I would like to use something similar to the original construction. Any ideas?

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[richg99]

A long time ago, I read a quote....it went something like...

"If God hadn't invented wood, we'd have to invent it ourselves."

Nothing is as flexible, strong and as easy to work with as wood. Properly finished, it will last a long time, even with our watery uses. Sure, it will rot, but not very soon if you take care of it. Have fun.

richg99

 

[b_ray_p]

Ok I found an old spinal board that is around 3/4 of an inch thick. Was thinking about making the seats out of that, but having issues figuring out how to mount them. Do they make extra long rivets?

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[b_ray_p]

A long time ago, I read a quote....it went something like...

"If God hadn't invented wood, we'd have to invent it ourselves."

Nothing is as flexible, strong and as easy to work with as wood. Properly finished, it will last a long time, even with our watery uses. Sure, it will rot, but not very soon if you take care of it. Have fun.

richg99

Might end up having to use wood, but still will have issues with mounting/installing.

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[b_ray_p]

I also got a trolling motor and battery this week. The kayak has a transom for a trolling motor but it's a tad to narrow for the mount that it came with. So I'm thinking about making one out of the Spinal board as well, that will raise it up out of the hollow enough to mount it properly. I'll have to drill through the existing transom and attach the new one with stainless lag bolts I guess.

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[b_ray_p]

Was thinking about this ad a seating arrangement. Sorry not the best pic.

I was thinking three to four lag bolts, and then having a little wider toward the top to accommodate the trolling motor. Just don't want it to high.

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[richg99]

For fasteners, have you considered well-nuts?

richg99
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009CVLCTQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1459002016&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=well-nuts&dpPl=1&dpID=41YNxDXBnkL&ref=plSrch

 

[b_ray_p]

For fasteners, have you considered well-nuts?

richg99
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009CVLCTQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1459002016&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=well-nuts&dpPl=1&dpID=41YNxDXBnkL&ref=plSrch

Hmmm, then I could use whatever length bolts I needed. Something to think about! Thanks!

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[b_ray_p]

I winder of Jack nuts world be a stronger option?

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[b_ray_p]

So this is where I'm at as of right now! Let me know what ya think!

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