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16' Lowe Line
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<blockquote data-quote="River Rider" data-source="post: 108039" data-attributes="member: 2087"><p>Ok, after much delays running backhoe and messing with cattle I was able to do a little more work. I removed the old rotten plywood from the floor to expose the ice chest that were cut up to add flotation. I want to go with alluminum diamond plate for the floor and maybe paint that to help with the glare and heat while on the water all day. I also went ahead and removed the old transom to make the all new aluminum transom. It will be framed out of 1 5/8" aluminum channel with some 7/8" channel. Later I will weld a piece of aluminum plate to the front of the frame to add dexterity as well as cover the frame for asthetic apeal. I am in a debate as to bolting the transom in or welding it. Welding would secure everything, but then if something were to go bad I would have to cut it all out. Then again if I bolt it, there will eventually be play form the 30 horse evinrude on it. Any suggestionis? There will still be both of the kickers, or knee braces that go from the floor to the transom so there will still be adequate support in any case. Again if there is any suggestions or concerns with the all alumnium design as well as ideas for the floor let me know. Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="River Rider, post: 108039, member: 2087"] Ok, after much delays running backhoe and messing with cattle I was able to do a little more work. I removed the old rotten plywood from the floor to expose the ice chest that were cut up to add flotation. I want to go with alluminum diamond plate for the floor and maybe paint that to help with the glare and heat while on the water all day. I also went ahead and removed the old transom to make the all new aluminum transom. It will be framed out of 1 5/8" aluminum channel with some 7/8" channel. Later I will weld a piece of aluminum plate to the front of the frame to add dexterity as well as cover the frame for asthetic apeal. I am in a debate as to bolting the transom in or welding it. Welding would secure everything, but then if something were to go bad I would have to cut it all out. Then again if I bolt it, there will eventually be play form the 30 horse evinrude on it. Any suggestionis? There will still be both of the kickers, or knee braces that go from the floor to the transom so there will still be adequate support in any case. Again if there is any suggestions or concerns with the all alumnium design as well as ideas for the floor let me know. Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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