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<blockquote data-quote="CedarRiverScooter" data-source="post: 440622" data-attributes="member: 15465"><p>Yes, all weight is in last 4 feet of boat.</p><p></p><p>I used a sawzall with xtra long blade to cut ski hull apart.</p><p></p><p>Do it outside with long clothes, eye & respirator protection.</p><p></p><p>I have found pop rivets to be pretty effective. I tabbed the alum angle by notching, then bent tab over to attach to the boat's ribs. Also used extra laps, overkill is good when you haven't done any strength calculations!</p><p></p><p>Alum brazing is not good, too much heat, warps badly & isn't strong. If you are removing bench seat, that structural strength needs to be replaced.</p><p></p><p>Sealing up the vertical transom joint was a challenge. </p><p></p><p>I wish I had thought more about serviceability during design phase, as I have to take things apart to get to other stuff.</p><p></p><p>Edit - Another game plan would be to rivet your braces for position, then haul it to a weld shop to have the welding done. TIG or Mig is great if you have the right equipment & skills.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CedarRiverScooter, post: 440622, member: 15465"] Yes, all weight is in last 4 feet of boat. I used a sawzall with xtra long blade to cut ski hull apart. Do it outside with long clothes, eye & respirator protection. I have found pop rivets to be pretty effective. I tabbed the alum angle by notching, then bent tab over to attach to the boat's ribs. Also used extra laps, overkill is good when you haven't done any strength calculations! Alum brazing is not good, too much heat, warps badly & isn't strong. If you are removing bench seat, that structural strength needs to be replaced. Sealing up the vertical transom joint was a challenge. I wish I had thought more about serviceability during design phase, as I have to take things apart to get to other stuff. Edit - Another game plan would be to rivet your braces for position, then haul it to a weld shop to have the welding done. TIG or Mig is great if you have the right equipment & skills. [/QUOTE]
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