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Alumacraft 1232 Jon Boat (Miss Peach) - Complete!
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<blockquote data-quote="super_dork" data-source="post: 218821" data-attributes="member: 6531"><p>I made the suggested changes to the winch position. It worked better than I anticipated. I'm going to add a ring of some sort to the handle to be able to clip the winch on to. Some day I may add a bow eye, but for now the handle is pretty sturdy.</p><p></p><p>I proceeded to work on the front deck. My goal is to have a platform my wife can lay on, storage underneath and seat mount that I can use for a low seat for travel and a high seat to lean on for trolling.</p><p></p><p>After several iterations I ended up attaching a 2x2 to the bow seat then using it to support 2x2's that span the gap. Then I added more 2x2's as cross braces and used them to frame up the storage hatch. I decided to make a large hatch. I ended up adding a 2x4 under the center 2x2 to provide extra support when standing. I also added 2x2's under the hatch lid that rest on the frame underneath. It all seems pretty sturdy. No one over 200 lbs will be on the front.</p><p></p><p>My next step is to frame up the middle seat to support the seat mount. I think I will use a combo of toggle bolts and 2x6's to build up a sturdy base.</p><p></p><p>Let me know what you think.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]27632[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]27633[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]27634[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]27635[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]27636[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]27637[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]27638[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="super_dork, post: 218821, member: 6531"] I made the suggested changes to the winch position. It worked better than I anticipated. I'm going to add a ring of some sort to the handle to be able to clip the winch on to. Some day I may add a bow eye, but for now the handle is pretty sturdy. I proceeded to work on the front deck. My goal is to have a platform my wife can lay on, storage underneath and seat mount that I can use for a low seat for travel and a high seat to lean on for trolling. After several iterations I ended up attaching a 2x2 to the bow seat then using it to support 2x2's that span the gap. Then I added more 2x2's as cross braces and used them to frame up the storage hatch. I decided to make a large hatch. I ended up adding a 2x4 under the center 2x2 to provide extra support when standing. I also added 2x2's under the hatch lid that rest on the frame underneath. It all seems pretty sturdy. No one over 200 lbs will be on the front. My next step is to frame up the middle seat to support the seat mount. I think I will use a combo of toggle bolts and 2x6's to build up a sturdy base. Let me know what you think. [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1197.JPG"]27632._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1198.JPG"]27633._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1199.JPG"]27634._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1200.JPG"]27635._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1201.JPG"]27636._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1202.JPG"]27637._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1203.JPG"]27638._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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