BloodStone
Well-known member
Hello all;
Getting ready to start a new boat project (maybe.. :-k ).
It's an aluminum 1976 "Browning Aerocraft Super Guide 16" 5' wide, deep & 16' long.
It came with a 1988 40hp Nissan OB (controls included) & a decent trailer with 12" tires (initial cost $425.00-gotta love CL!!).
The motor needed a new impeller, fuel pump & new fuel lines (just replaced them whether it was needed or not). Motor runs fantastic now.
https://www.aerocraft-boats.org/boats/1167/index.html (not the exact boat I purchased-natch!) but you get the idea.
Anyway, the really weird thing about this particular boat is it has a factory installed (aka riveted) side console & bench seats :shock: . And unfortunately, the previous owner did a half *** mod (aka completely removed 2 out of the 4 bench seats & put ZERO bracing in ](*,) plus used drywall screws, laid a treated plywood floor but used untreated wood stringers etc..). Anway, the person removed the very top of the front bench seat (running port to starboard), left the rest of the seat intact & placed decking over the top. What I was wanting to do is, convert this bench seat "cavity" into a live-well by sealing it up somehow so it'll hold water. Has anyone here tried this type of mod successfully & what did you use for sealant (preferably non-toxic to fish)?
Thanks in advance
Getting ready to start a new boat project (maybe.. :-k ).
It's an aluminum 1976 "Browning Aerocraft Super Guide 16" 5' wide, deep & 16' long.
It came with a 1988 40hp Nissan OB (controls included) & a decent trailer with 12" tires (initial cost $425.00-gotta love CL!!).
The motor needed a new impeller, fuel pump & new fuel lines (just replaced them whether it was needed or not). Motor runs fantastic now.
https://www.aerocraft-boats.org/boats/1167/index.html (not the exact boat I purchased-natch!) but you get the idea.
Anyway, the really weird thing about this particular boat is it has a factory installed (aka riveted) side console & bench seats :shock: . And unfortunately, the previous owner did a half *** mod (aka completely removed 2 out of the 4 bench seats & put ZERO bracing in ](*,) plus used drywall screws, laid a treated plywood floor but used untreated wood stringers etc..). Anway, the person removed the very top of the front bench seat (running port to starboard), left the rest of the seat intact & placed decking over the top. What I was wanting to do is, convert this bench seat "cavity" into a live-well by sealing it up somehow so it'll hold water. Has anyone here tried this type of mod successfully & what did you use for sealant (preferably non-toxic to fish)?
Thanks in advance