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Alumacraft 1232 Jon Boat (Miss Peach) - Complete!
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<blockquote data-quote="super_dork" data-source="post: 219881" data-attributes="member: 6531"><p>Last night I removed the front deck and rear floor to seal with Thompson's Water Seal. I left the framing in place but coated all exposed areas thoroughly. While I had it apart, I took a bit of time to rethink the framing to see about reducing the weight some. It was good to get a fresh look at it since my inital framing was more just to get everything to fit and be sturdy. This time, I focused on structure and was quite successful. I weighed each piece just to get an idea. For the front seat, I had used 2 2x6 treated boards running 3/4 of the seat width and another 3 treated 2x4's on top running the full width. Total, this was just over 30 lbs of lumber. I was able to reduce this a couple 2x2's and about 4' of 2x4 cut to create the base for the seat. For the back floor deck I was able to reduce from about 6 2x2's to 3 1x2's with the same amount of support. </p><p></p><p>I am very happy with how it's turning out. Tonight I'll take some pics. I hope to remove the rear decking and take the same weight reduction approach and seal it all up. Then I have to cut carpet gaps for the hatches. I also should be getting in some electrical today so that should be in also.</p><p></p><p>I ordered carpet, but I'm in the process of trying to cancel the order. I found it cheaper at Home Depot, so as soon as I get notice that they have canceled, I'm going to get the Home Depot carpet. I am really hoping to have it all done by this weekend, but who knows.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="super_dork, post: 219881, member: 6531"] Last night I removed the front deck and rear floor to seal with Thompson's Water Seal. I left the framing in place but coated all exposed areas thoroughly. While I had it apart, I took a bit of time to rethink the framing to see about reducing the weight some. It was good to get a fresh look at it since my inital framing was more just to get everything to fit and be sturdy. This time, I focused on structure and was quite successful. I weighed each piece just to get an idea. For the front seat, I had used 2 2x6 treated boards running 3/4 of the seat width and another 3 treated 2x4's on top running the full width. Total, this was just over 30 lbs of lumber. I was able to reduce this a couple 2x2's and about 4' of 2x4 cut to create the base for the seat. For the back floor deck I was able to reduce from about 6 2x2's to 3 1x2's with the same amount of support. I am very happy with how it's turning out. Tonight I'll take some pics. I hope to remove the rear decking and take the same weight reduction approach and seal it all up. Then I have to cut carpet gaps for the hatches. I also should be getting in some electrical today so that should be in also. I ordered carpet, but I'm in the process of trying to cancel the order. I found it cheaper at Home Depot, so as soon as I get notice that they have canceled, I'm going to get the Home Depot carpet. I am really hoping to have it all done by this weekend, but who knows. [/QUOTE]
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