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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: 437082" data-attributes="member: 22441"><p>I made some decent progress this weekend but ran into a few problems and learned. First off, the rear deck that was already installed had a swell in the port side that wasn't too noticeable until I started measuring everything to make sure I was square and level across the back of the boat. I think that the swell is being caused by the foam and will cut some more foam out tomorrow to see if that helps. In the meantime, I used an old battery and a ratchet strap to "pull" the swell down so that I could begin installing the cross bars that will provide the lateral support.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff354/Starkfishes/2017%20xPress%201652%20Conversion/B0F20030-CD2A-4643-A9F8-A657EFC952FB.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>HELP NEEDED - GREAT IDEA OR BIG MISTAKE?</strong></p><p></p><p>I cut and was ready to mount the first cross member for the vertical support and I got to thinking, why do I need to screw or rivet the cross member prior to installing the aluminum wall sheet (1/8")? I have cut the cross member to the exact size needed so that there is no sway without it being fixed in place. Won't the aluminum sheet hold the cross member vertically without prefixing it? </p><p></p><p>I am going to post a separate post seeking help on the cross member but in case you're reading this and you know, please help a brother out.</p><p></p><p>Here's a pic of the cross member before fixing it into place:</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff354/Starkfishes/2017%20xPress%201652%20Conversion/EA2D3E21-214F-4AA9-A8B2-FA3B6C496C9A.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Starkfishes, post: 437082, member: 22441"] I made some decent progress this weekend but ran into a few problems and learned. First off, the rear deck that was already installed had a swell in the port side that wasn't too noticeable until I started measuring everything to make sure I was square and level across the back of the boat. I think that the swell is being caused by the foam and will cut some more foam out tomorrow to see if that helps. In the meantime, I used an old battery and a ratchet strap to "pull" the swell down so that I could begin installing the cross bars that will provide the lateral support. [img]https://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff354/Starkfishes/2017%20xPress%201652%20Conversion/B0F20030-CD2A-4643-A9F8-A657EFC952FB.jpg[/img] [b]HELP NEEDED - GREAT IDEA OR BIG MISTAKE?[/b] I cut and was ready to mount the first cross member for the vertical support and I got to thinking, why do I need to screw or rivet the cross member prior to installing the aluminum wall sheet (1/8")? I have cut the cross member to the exact size needed so that there is no sway without it being fixed in place. Won't the aluminum sheet hold the cross member vertically without prefixing it? I am going to post a separate post seeking help on the cross member but in case you're reading this and you know, please help a brother out. Here's a pic of the cross member before fixing it into place: [img]https://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff354/Starkfishes/2017%20xPress%201652%20Conversion/EA2D3E21-214F-4AA9-A8B2-FA3B6C496C9A.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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