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1959 Alumcraft FDR--UPDATED--12-30-11--got a motor!!
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<blockquote data-quote="Bigkat650" data-source="post: 234072" data-attributes="member: 7270"><p>LOL that would be fantastic!! hahaha I will change it up as to avoid any future confusion.</p><p></p><p>The reason for the large back deck was simply because of the 'stock' layout of the boat. Originally, the steering wheel was closer to the nose then the aft. My plan was to reuse the stock mounts for the throttle controls and the stock pulleys that are still on the starboard side of the boat. On the same hand, I think I would prefer the helm to be closer to middle in the boat (which would mean I would bring the helm back about 18 inches) so I could make the back deck smaller, and front deck larger... I am just unsure as to how the weight distribution further back would affect performance. It is probably minimal, but I don't want to have to go 20+mph to get it on plane either.</p><p></p><p>As far as the issue with the bench seat, I think the easiest solution would be to install 2 folding seats with 16-18 inches in-between the two for a path from the front to the back. Comfortable, practical, and an easy solution.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bigkat650, post: 234072, member: 7270"] LOL that would be fantastic!! hahaha I will change it up as to avoid any future confusion. The reason for the large back deck was simply because of the 'stock' layout of the boat. Originally, the steering wheel was closer to the nose then the aft. My plan was to reuse the stock mounts for the throttle controls and the stock pulleys that are still on the starboard side of the boat. On the same hand, I think I would prefer the helm to be closer to middle in the boat (which would mean I would bring the helm back about 18 inches) so I could make the back deck smaller, and front deck larger... I am just unsure as to how the weight distribution further back would affect performance. It is probably minimal, but I don't want to have to go 20+mph to get it on plane either. As far as the issue with the bench seat, I think the easiest solution would be to install 2 folding seats with 16-18 inches in-between the two for a path from the front to the back. Comfortable, practical, and an easy solution. [/QUOTE]
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