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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1979 Sylvan Rodmaster Bare Bones Rebuild
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<blockquote data-quote="FuzzyGrub" data-source="post: 513473" data-attributes="member: 3438"><p>Some things to consider:</p><p></p><p>The cardboard templates represent the bottom of your planned 3/4" deck. The top will be wider in most cases, with the bow area usually at the most angle. Typically a 45 degree max with most saws. The better you match it, the less you have to fill the gap. </p><p></p><p>One thing I never considered when doing my first restore, was mice. The boat had an open area, like yours, for the drain access and bilge pump. This opening was like leaving the hotel door open. Mice love building in the foam and chewing tunnels thru it. Getting the mice piss smell out is a job too. If they are an issue in your area, some heavy metal screen might be in order.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FuzzyGrub, post: 513473, member: 3438"] Some things to consider: The cardboard templates represent the bottom of your planned 3/4" deck. The top will be wider in most cases, with the bow area usually at the most angle. Typically a 45 degree max with most saws. The better you match it, the less you have to fill the gap. One thing I never considered when doing my first restore, was mice. The boat had an open area, like yours, for the drain access and bilge pump. This opening was like leaving the hotel door open. Mice love building in the foam and chewing tunnels thru it. Getting the mice piss smell out is a job too. If they are an issue in your area, some heavy metal screen might be in order. [/QUOTE]
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