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    I'm Ready

    I found a place that has thin luan board...It is 12 bucks for a 4x8 sheet. I am going to get that and make a template...then I am going to try the skill saw. What would you use to cut out the aluminum that fits around the ribs?...It is pretty curvy...
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    I'm Ready

    I have a 4x8 sheet of aluminum. To save weight I'm going to cut out a piece to co between the gun boxes from the back bench seat to the place where the boat starts to slope up at the front. After I cut this out I am planning to make a template on how I can make the front piece to fit around the...
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    I'm Ready

    Okay guys, this weekend I am finally making the effort to cut out the floor for my Weldbilt...Would you suggest I use a jigsaw or a grinder with a diamond wheel. I am cutting 1/8 inch sheet aluminum...
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    Aluminum Bending Weldbilt 1548

    Thank you! I am going to really get at it this weekend. I'm going to video the process...maybe I can post some pictures...
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    Aluminum Bending Weldbilt 1548

    I really need some help cutting the aluminum to fit around the ribs going up the sides of my boat. Do you guys make some kind of template to fit? I am trying cardboard but man it is tough to make them fit the right way without leaving gaps... Any clues???
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    Aluminum Bending Weldbilt 1548

    Wow! Where did you get the caulk? Can you send me a link?
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    Aluminum Bending Weldbilt 1548

    That is a good idea....
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    Aluminum Bending Weldbilt 1548

    Thanks! I am going to have to make some pieces that go from my gun boxes to the top of the ribs to keep fish from falling behind the gun boxes...there is an open space between where the boxes are mounted on the ribs and the hull...once I put the floor in I won't be able to get the fish out...It...
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    Aluminum Bending Weldbilt 1548

    I think I'm going to build the floor in 2 pieces...I'll try to post pictures soon...
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    Aluminum Bending Weldbilt 1548

    Thanks guys...I got my sheet of aluminum today...going to make a cardboard template and mark it before I start cutting. What kind of foam should I put under the floor? I don't want stuff that will get waterlogged...
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    Aluminum Bending Weldbilt 1548

    I ordered my floor materials today...I am going to get some thinner aluminum to create a peace that will follow around the ribs so things won't fall under the floor. What is the easiest way to bend thin aluminum and make it look good. Also, what kind of foam would you get for under the floor? I...
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    The life of a 1981 Lund Pike Dlx 16

    Thank you for the response. I keep my boat in the garage so hopefully it will last. I ordered the aluminum sheet for my floor today.
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    The life of a 1981 Lund Pike Dlx 16

    Thank you very much! I'm considering wood for my floor...I'm checking out aluminum, wood and synthetics....just can't decide which will hold up better and that I can cut....
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    The life of a 1981 Lund Pike Dlx 16

    What kind of wood did you use for the floor?
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    New Member with new project boat

    I'm putting a floor in my weldbilt 1548...how did the plywood work out and what kind did you use? Did you carpet it?
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    Weldbilt 1548 Project

    I want to put a floor in my 80 gage Weldbilt 1548. I love the boat and want to put a floor in with either carpet or marine vinyl. The ribs are 16" apart from center to center. It will go from the back bench seat, down the center of the two gun boxes and then go across the entire boat in the...
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    Weldbilt 1752 build (Finally complete)

    WOW! Awesome!!!! Hats off to you...I know there is a lot of time a patience involved....
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    Weldbilt Project

    Thanks guys...I'll get on a pattern and take some pics to post....
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    Weldbilt Project

    Got a new Weldbilt 1548 from Backwoods Landing in April. It is a wonderful fishing boat. I want to put an aluminum floor in it and cover it with marine vinyl. What info do I need to provide to you guys so you could give me a place to start. I want to form fit the floor to the bottom of the boat...
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    Mercury vs. Quicksilver vs. Solas Props

    I am looking at props for my Merc 25 2 stroke (2002). Here is what I've found... Mercury Vengeance 19644A5 $275 Quicksilver Silverado QS5180R $255 Solas New Saturn 48-19640A40 $165 Michigan Prop? Any other suggestions?
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