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Prowelder said:
huntinfool said:
Looks like a great job so far.

I'm curious about the rails, especially when at the dock and trying to get over them. Perhaps they just look taller than they really are.

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Those are only 8 inches tall

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Gotcha, just concerned about kids stepping over them from a dock to get in and catching a toe and taking a spill.

Most docks here are about rub rail height on my boat.

Probably different for yours.

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What did you use to coat the outside and inside of your boat?was that to prevent leaks?

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mrm4155 said:
What did you use to coat the outside and inside of your boat?was that to prevent leaks?

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Coat-it "goop" yes it's an aluminum boat sealer with Kevlar

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Prowelder said:
mrm4155 said:
What did you use to coat the outside and inside of your boat?was that to prevent leaks?

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Coat-it "goop" yes it's an aluminum boat sealer with Kevlar

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Awesome I'm about to work on a 14' v hull I just bought. Can you primer and paint over it?

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mrm4155 said:
Prowelder said:
mrm4155 said:
What did you use to coat the outside and inside of your boat?was that to prevent leaks?

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Coat-it "goop" yes it's an aluminum boat sealer with Kevlar

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Awesome I'm about to work on a 14' v hull I just bought. Can you primer and paint over it?

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Yes it is kind of pricey but well worth it

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That looks like a tall 8 inches! Love the location of the livewell being up front. Just now noticing the triangular storage area up front. Great job not wasting much space under the deck.
 
your welding skills are superior! what filler did you use on your spool gun? did you preheat the aluminum before every weld? im going to weld my boat here in the next couple weeks, would like some tips if you can give any.
 
Are the supports welded or riveted in? Did you weld anything directly to the hull?

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derekdiruz said:
Are the supports welded or riveted in? Did you weld anything directly to the hull?

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I think he did. I think all his framing is welded. I don't know what welder he used maybe tig or mig welder. They say tig is best for aluminum.

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I've got a friend who welds aluminum for a living and has all the tools needed, but I'm curious because I would be slightly skeptical to weld to the hull. I guess it just seems intimidating to me? Lol
 
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Did a little painting. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!

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Wyatt said:
That looks like a tall 8 inches! Love the location of the livewell being up front. Just now noticing the triangular storage area up front. Great job not wasting much space under the deck.
Thanks. The triangle box is for the anchor.

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mrm4155 said:
your welding skills are superior! what filler did you use on your spool gun? did you preheat the aluminum before every weld? im going to weld my boat here in the next couple weeks, would like some tips if you can give any.
No spool gun lol. It's all tig welded with 3/32 3003 aluminum wire. No preheat.

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derekdiruz said:
Are the supports welded or riveted in? Did you weld anything directly to the hull?

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No rivets all welds

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derekdiruz said:
I've got a friend who welds aluminum for a living and has all the tools needed, but I'm curious because I would be slightly skeptical to weld to the hull. I guess it just seems intimidating to me? Lol
This is my first build. I've learned a lot but definitely a fun project

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This is to show my uprights for the rail were cut at 8" an overall 9" height. This was measured by my youngest waist line Standing on the deck that drops 6"

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This is what $16 can get you on ebay.
Waterproof led strips with 3m. Just peel and stick

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