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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Howdy, new member need ideas on new 15' jon i just bought
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<blockquote data-quote="longjohn119" data-source="post: 135950" data-attributes="member: 2826"><p>On my last boat I used 1/4 'luan' plywood, sealed with spar Urethane, covered with carpet and riveted to the sides. Not only did it look nice it will help stiffen up the boat if you have removed any of the seats</p><p></p><p>On my current build I'm using .05 aluminum for the floor (With 2" closed cell 'blue' styrofoam between the ribs) and on the sides. I start from the middle and rivet it to the floor ribs and use a 4 x 4 (or two 2 x 4's nailed together) to work a bend in it up the sides. I leave the rivets out along the top of the side ribs and I carpet it (One piece from side to side) leaving an extra inch at the top and after the glue dries I tuck in the carpeting along the top and put my last rivets in. No more crack between the floor and the side of the boat for everything to fall into and get lost, and again the boat is stiffened up even more than with wood sides. .05 aluminum sheet is plenty heavy as long as you have the closed cell styrofoam supporting it (Lund boats 12ft and under use .05"), it's easy enough to cut with quality hand snips and shears and get it to bend up the sides. (At least for me but I've also made, cut, and installed miles of galvanized steel HVAC ducts) You end up with 1 1/2" to 2" stiff foam between two layers of aluminum which also strengthens the bottom from denting or 'arching' between the ribs. You'll end up light, tight, and ready for a fight</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="longjohn119, post: 135950, member: 2826"] On my last boat I used 1/4 'luan' plywood, sealed with spar Urethane, covered with carpet and riveted to the sides. Not only did it look nice it will help stiffen up the boat if you have removed any of the seats On my current build I'm using .05 aluminum for the floor (With 2" closed cell 'blue' styrofoam between the ribs) and on the sides. I start from the middle and rivet it to the floor ribs and use a 4 x 4 (or two 2 x 4's nailed together) to work a bend in it up the sides. I leave the rivets out along the top of the side ribs and I carpet it (One piece from side to side) leaving an extra inch at the top and after the glue dries I tuck in the carpeting along the top and put my last rivets in. No more crack between the floor and the side of the boat for everything to fall into and get lost, and again the boat is stiffened up even more than with wood sides. .05 aluminum sheet is plenty heavy as long as you have the closed cell styrofoam supporting it (Lund boats 12ft and under use .05"), it's easy enough to cut with quality hand snips and shears and get it to bend up the sides. (At least for me but I've also made, cut, and installed miles of galvanized steel HVAC ducts) You end up with 1 1/2" to 2" stiff foam between two layers of aluminum which also strengthens the bottom from denting or 'arching' between the ribs. You'll end up light, tight, and ready for a fight [/QUOTE]
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