Thanks!
I used 19/32" plywood/sheathing and coated it with 2-3 coats of spar urethane semi gloss (from Lowes). I also used either 2x2s or 2x3s for the front deck support. Stainless steel screws all around.
sorry y'all - haven't been online at this site in a while...
my 25hp mercury pushes my boat 23.6mph! and that's with me & my buddy on board with about 30 lbs of gear, plus all the additional weight that my mod added to the mix.
i'll have to get back to you with pics of the middle section with...
Hah! Nope, I wish I had CAD experience. Should've gotten an engineering degree instead of a BA in English!!!
I whipped it up in Photoshop. Not the best drawing, for sure.
Also, I'm leaning towards 1" lips instead of 3/4" - I just made a physical mockup and it seems like that might be too...
Hey guys! I'm about 98% complete on my mod - and massive thanks to you all for the incredible knowledge base this site has been. I truly couldn't have done it without your help! =D>
So, my mod has taken me about about 12 days to complete, only working on the weekend days when it didn't rain...
Agreed re expensive pre-made leads.
I'll check the gauge before I splice - I think it's actually a 12 awg or 14 awg. I have both, so I'm good either way. Thankfully I over-ordered marine wire!