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MirroCraft 4604 14ft Modification ideas
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<blockquote data-quote="lckstckn2smknbrls" data-source="post: 421639" data-attributes="member: 850"><p>Question, do I leave the foam loose or do I use any certain adhesive to secure it to the hull?</p><p></p><p>As long as the foam it trapped under the floor there's no need to attach it to the hull.</p><p></p><p>Is there a good way to seal the edges of the floor and deck to keep water from infiltrating? </p><p>Do you mean to seal the wood or to seal the gap between the floor and hull?</p><p></p><p>At the stern, the drain is going to be lower than the floor so I am planning to modify the floor to slope to it. That will expose the foam, and it is also where the fuel tank will sit. What can I treat the foam with to keep it from being compromised by fuel spillage?</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't worry about sloping the floor, Boats hardly ever float level. </p><p></p><p>For the bow area to access the battery I figure on making a hatch that is secured by machine screws, I will tap the aluminum frame to accept the screws, same for the anchor storage. </p><p>I recommend Rivnuts.</p><p></p><p>I plan on using plywood for the deck and floors, is 11/16 thick enough?</p><p>1/2" plywood is use most often.</p><p></p><p>Any suggestions or changes I should make for safety?</p></blockquote><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="lckstckn2smknbrls, post: 421639, member: 850"] Question, do I leave the foam loose or do I use any certain adhesive to secure it to the hull?[ATTACH type="full" alt="DeckandFloor.png"]0[/ATTACH] As long as the foam it trapped under the floor there's no need to attach it to the hull. Is there a good way to seal the edges of the floor and deck to keep water from infiltrating? Do you mean to seal the wood or to seal the gap between the floor and hull? At the stern, the drain is going to be lower than the floor so I am planning to modify the floor to slope to it. That will expose the foam, and it is also where the fuel tank will sit. What can I treat the foam with to keep it from being compromised by fuel spillage? I wouldn't worry about sloping the floor, Boats hardly ever float level. For the bow area to access the battery I figure on making a hatch that is secured by machine screws, I will tap the aluminum frame to accept the screws, same for the anchor storage. I recommend Rivnuts. I plan on using plywood for the deck and floors, is 11/16 thick enough? 1/2" plywood is use most often. Any suggestions or changes I should make for safety?[/quote] [/QUOTE]
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