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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
xPress 1652HiD to Bass Boat Conversion - ALMOST DONE
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<blockquote data-quote="Starkfishes" data-source="post: 435817" data-attributes="member: 22441"><p>Ok. So I wasted some time and a little money as a result of poor research on my part. The wood floor in the rear well is going to be tossed and replaced with aluminum sheet. At least I only wasted one sheet of plywood and a 2x2x10. </p><p></p><p>Now I am trying to find the best place to buy the sheet. I am near Houston and will check a few local suppliers there to see if I can go grab it. It looks like 5052 is the way to go and, since weight is actually desired in the rear of the boat, I will be using .125. For the front deck I think I'll use .100 unless you guys really think .125 is necessary. There will be a few hatch lids on the front deck but nothing bigger than 18"x30' and that will be in an area that will not be stood on often but will be walked on when stepping onto the front deck. </p><p></p><p>I really want to avoid flexing and am willing to sacrifice weight for strength' especially since this boat will not have an outboard and will be used to troll around smaller lakes looking for bass.</p><p></p><p>What's you vote for the front deck? .100 of .125?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Starkfishes, post: 435817, member: 22441"] Ok. So I wasted some time and a little money as a result of poor research on my part. The wood floor in the rear well is going to be tossed and replaced with aluminum sheet. At least I only wasted one sheet of plywood and a 2x2x10. Now I am trying to find the best place to buy the sheet. I am near Houston and will check a few local suppliers there to see if I can go grab it. It looks like 5052 is the way to go and, since weight is actually desired in the rear of the boat, I will be using .125. For the front deck I think I'll use .100 unless you guys really think .125 is necessary. There will be a few hatch lids on the front deck but nothing bigger than 18"x30' and that will be in an area that will not be stood on often but will be walked on when stepping onto the front deck. I really want to avoid flexing and am willing to sacrifice weight for strength' especially since this boat will not have an outboard and will be used to troll around smaller lakes looking for bass. What's you vote for the front deck? .100 of .125? [/QUOTE]
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