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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
First boat mod, am I safe adding a livewell??
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<blockquote data-quote="gifamilies" data-source="post: 50860" data-attributes="member: 830"><p>Here's the basics,</p><p>I just purchased a 1982 Alumacraft with a 30HP 1991 'Rude and I'm trying to determine if it would be safe/prudent to add a small (20 gallons or so) livewell as I'm doing the build up. I cannot find a HP/weight tag anywhere on the boat, so I'm trying to do a "good judgement" call here. </p><p></p><p>The measurements on the hull are as follows:</p><p>(these are all inside to inside measurements, usable space in other words)</p><p>178.375" L (stem to stern) 52.675 W (rear) 51.875" W where the bow begins to noticeably "V" (48.5" from the tip)</p><p></p><p>I'll also be carrying 3 batteries (1 start, 2 troll/electronics/etc) a 46lb bow mount minn kota, myself (225) my wife (she won't tell, but about 130) and our gear (2 rods each, tackle boxes, etc)</p><p></p><p>I plan to build a casting deck from the 2nd seat all the way to the rear, and another from just in front of the console all the way into the bow. I'll be using 1X1X1/8 alum. angle for the frame/bracing and 3/8 ply for the decks/hatches/storage.</p><p>Like I said, the big question is, can I safely add a 20Gal livewell without endangering my wife or the boat.</p><p></p><p>As I've just discovered this board over the past few days, I also plan to show pictures of the buildup as it goes along </p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Andrew</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]3284[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]3283[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]3282[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gifamilies, post: 50860, member: 830"] Here's the basics, I just purchased a 1982 Alumacraft with a 30HP 1991 'Rude and I'm trying to determine if it would be safe/prudent to add a small (20 gallons or so) livewell as I'm doing the build up. I cannot find a HP/weight tag anywhere on the boat, so I'm trying to do a "good judgement" call here. The measurements on the hull are as follows: (these are all inside to inside measurements, usable space in other words) 178.375" L (stem to stern) 52.675 W (rear) 51.875" W where the bow begins to noticeably "V" (48.5" from the tip) I'll also be carrying 3 batteries (1 start, 2 troll/electronics/etc) a 46lb bow mount minn kota, myself (225) my wife (she won't tell, but about 130) and our gear (2 rods each, tackle boxes, etc) I plan to build a casting deck from the 2nd seat all the way to the rear, and another from just in front of the console all the way into the bow. I'll be using 1X1X1/8 alum. angle for the frame/bracing and 3/8 ply for the decks/hatches/storage. Like I said, the big question is, can I safely add a 20Gal livewell without endangering my wife or the boat. As I've just discovered this board over the past few days, I also plan to show pictures of the buildup as it goes along Thanks, Andrew [ATTACH type="full" alt="whole_boat_resized.JPG"]3284._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="front_of_boat_resized.JPG"]3283._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="back_of_boat_resized.JPG"]3282._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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