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1248 Weldbilt Project
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<blockquote data-quote="mfu5324" data-source="post: 334959" data-attributes="member: 13055"><p>So.. the back decking was a concern... I didn't want to add the weight... I couldn't cover it with flooring as the steering controls would have required a large cutout - defeating the purpose. As well, air ventelation for the gas tank etc. My original plan was two large aluminum doors mounted to the transom that would hinge and open... but a new idea cam to mind.....</p><p></p><p>How about an aluminum teak deck!! you know those teak decks and teak doors the fancy yachts have in their floors to store skis etc.... So a teak deck it is....</p><p></p><p>I called the local metal shop and found some 3 inch rectangular aluminum tubing... I ordered 1/16 inch... when I got home I realized they gave me 1/8 inch.... a bit heavier but much much stronger. The project took 14 pieces of aluminum channel, each 17 1/2 inches long. So I had to purchase about 30 feet of channel..... $68 ouch.... I also purchased some aluminum 1 inch angle to mount to the transom and back deck to support the aluminum teaks... $26 ouch... so the back deck broke the budget a bit coming in at about $100 bucks... but...it is worth it...</p><p></p><p>Notice, I had to shorten two pieces so the steering cables could move as I steer</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mfu5324, post: 334959, member: 13055"] So.. the back decking was a concern... I didn't want to add the weight... I couldn't cover it with flooring as the steering controls would have required a large cutout - defeating the purpose. As well, air ventelation for the gas tank etc. My original plan was two large aluminum doors mounted to the transom that would hinge and open... but a new idea cam to mind..... How about an aluminum teak deck!! you know those teak decks and teak doors the fancy yachts have in their floors to store skis etc.... So a teak deck it is.... I called the local metal shop and found some 3 inch rectangular aluminum tubing... I ordered 1/16 inch... when I got home I realized they gave me 1/8 inch.... a bit heavier but much much stronger. The project took 14 pieces of aluminum channel, each 17 1/2 inches long. So I had to purchase about 30 feet of channel..... $68 ouch.... I also purchased some aluminum 1 inch angle to mount to the transom and back deck to support the aluminum teaks... $26 ouch... so the back deck broke the budget a bit coming in at about $100 bucks... but...it is worth it... Notice, I had to shorten two pieces so the steering cables could move as I steer [/QUOTE]
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