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1970 Mirrocraft deck replacement. The foam under the deck?
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<blockquote data-quote="jigngrub" data-source="post: 352819" data-attributes="member: 6657"><p>I completely agree.</p><p></p><p>The fiberglass guys make cradles for their boats all the time when they're working on them:</p><p>https://forums.iboats.com/boat-restoration-building-hull-repair/boat-hull-cradle-help-584635.html</p><p></p><p>... but I think the cheapest method would be to hang it in the garage from the floor/ceiling joists. 6 "C" clamps, 6 ratchet straps (truck tie downs), and 6 utility hooks and you'd be in business.</p><p></p><p>Pouring foam is a lot like pouring concrete, except foam is a whole lot lighter and easier to work with.</p><p></p><p>If it was my boat, I personally would install deck framing and then pour the foam. The framing would add more strength and give you something to attach the decking more securely to instead of just having it laying on the foam or anchored at the perimeter only.</p><p></p><p>I can draw you up some plans for hanging the boat and the deck framing if you're interested.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jigngrub, post: 352819, member: 6657"] I completely agree. The fiberglass guys make cradles for their boats all the time when they're working on them: https://forums.iboats.com/boat-restoration-building-hull-repair/boat-hull-cradle-help-584635.html ... but I think the cheapest method would be to hang it in the garage from the floor/ceiling joists. 6 "C" clamps, 6 ratchet straps (truck tie downs), and 6 utility hooks and you'd be in business. Pouring foam is a lot like pouring concrete, except foam is a whole lot lighter and easier to work with. If it was my boat, I personally would install deck framing and then pour the foam. The framing would add more strength and give you something to attach the decking more securely to instead of just having it laying on the foam or anchored at the perimeter only. I can draw you up some plans for hanging the boat and the deck framing if you're interested. [/QUOTE]
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