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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
My 1976 14 ft Alumacraft project
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<blockquote data-quote="surfer4191" data-source="post: 33858" data-attributes="member: 526"><p>I take it the middle seat was gone before you got the boat? I started to grind through the strap on the top and realized how thick the aluminum was there. I decided to leave it in, scared that the rails may wobble more and create more vibrations. Mine already does enough. Do you notice this in yours? Do you think it would vibrate the rails more? </p><p></p><p>Also, I took the wood out and sealed it with Thompson's Water Seal. Was this a good choice (maybe I should be asking the questions before I act!) I sprayed it on with a spray bottle, as the instructions said. Is one coat good? </p><p></p><p>The deck is solid and just barely slides in and out. After I carpet everything it will be real snug and I will put a few screws through where the deck is on top of the alum before I carpet. </p><p></p><p>I think the added weight up front will be nice, especially by myself. Going out with 3 people will prob be pretty slow. I might try to weigh the wood before I put it in. Any ideas how I could do this? Maybe just buy a cheap bathroom scale and balance it?</p><p></p><p>Here are the pics:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="surfer4191, post: 33858, member: 526"] I take it the middle seat was gone before you got the boat? I started to grind through the strap on the top and realized how thick the aluminum was there. I decided to leave it in, scared that the rails may wobble more and create more vibrations. Mine already does enough. Do you notice this in yours? Do you think it would vibrate the rails more? Also, I took the wood out and sealed it with Thompson's Water Seal. Was this a good choice (maybe I should be asking the questions before I act!) I sprayed it on with a spray bottle, as the instructions said. Is one coat good? The deck is solid and just barely slides in and out. After I carpet everything it will be real snug and I will put a few screws through where the deck is on top of the alum before I carpet. I think the added weight up front will be nice, especially by myself. Going out with 3 people will prob be pretty slow. I might try to weigh the wood before I put it in. Any ideas how I could do this? Maybe just buy a cheap bathroom scale and balance it? Here are the pics: [/QUOTE]
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