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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1997 Sylvan 16' Back Troller Select complete remodel
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<blockquote data-quote="Hanr3" data-source="post: 447138" data-attributes="member: 1055"><p>Well, I decided to make a few more mods. This time I am adding t-slot channel around the gun-wale. This turned into an event. I want the ability to more rod holders, drink holders, tool holders around the boat as needed. Didn't like the idea of drilling a bunch of holes to add brackets and figured t-track would be the way to go. </p><p></p><p>research- T-track for cheap?</p><p>I searched out a variety of options. Called my local aluminum supplier and got a quote for two 12' long 3/4" thick x 1.5" wide rectangular aluminum. $90 a stick x 2 = $180 plus tax and machining. Ouch!!!</p><p></p><p>Someone recommended 8020 T-track. Its an extruded t-slot and comes in various lengths and dimensions. Called a local supplier of 8020 and they wanted more than I wanted to pay. Discovered 8020 sells direct to the public. I ordered 4 6' 3/4" by 1.5" 1015 t-slot and 12 t-handles with nuts and washers, plus taxes and delivery charges totaled $154.</p><p>The challenge, extruded 3/4" thick aluminum is not easy to bend. Figured I'd machine the back from 1/4" to 1/8" and build a bending template. Plus a little heat and back muscles we should get her done.</p><p></p><p>Pictures of the T-Track as delivered.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]96112[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]96113[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]96114[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]96115[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hanr3, post: 447138, member: 1055"] Well, I decided to make a few more mods. This time I am adding t-slot channel around the gun-wale. This turned into an event. I want the ability to more rod holders, drink holders, tool holders around the boat as needed. Didn't like the idea of drilling a bunch of holes to add brackets and figured t-track would be the way to go. research- T-track for cheap? I searched out a variety of options. Called my local aluminum supplier and got a quote for two 12' long 3/4" thick x 1.5" wide rectangular aluminum. $90 a stick x 2 = $180 plus tax and machining. Ouch!!! Someone recommended 8020 T-track. Its an extruded t-slot and comes in various lengths and dimensions. Called a local supplier of 8020 and they wanted more than I wanted to pay. Discovered 8020 sells direct to the public. I ordered 4 6' 3/4" by 1.5" 1015 t-slot and 12 t-handles with nuts and washers, plus taxes and delivery charges totaled $154. The challenge, extruded 3/4" thick aluminum is not easy to bend. Figured I'd machine the back from 1/4" to 1/8" and build a bending template. Plus a little heat and back muscles we should get her done. Pictures of the T-Track as delivered. [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_2624.JPG"]96112._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_2628.JPG"]96113._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_2631.JPG"]96114._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_2634.JPG"]96115._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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