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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
My 2nd boat project - 14ft Alumacraft Semi-V
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<blockquote data-quote="MrGiggles" data-source="post: 468241" data-attributes="member: 22613"><p>Depending on the design of the boat, removing that bench can alter the rigidity. Some boats have ribs that run side-to-side from the gunnels down, on those boats you can remove the benches without much of an issue. On others, without the middle bench there is little support to keep the gunnels from bowing outward and folding the boat up like a soda can. </p><p></p><p>Usually if a raised floor is installed, attaching the sides/gunnels to it will provide enough support and keep things rigid.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrGiggles, post: 468241, member: 22613"] Depending on the design of the boat, removing that bench can alter the rigidity. Some boats have ribs that run side-to-side from the gunnels down, on those boats you can remove the benches without much of an issue. On others, without the middle bench there is little support to keep the gunnels from bowing outward and folding the boat up like a soda can. Usually if a raised floor is installed, attaching the sides/gunnels to it will provide enough support and keep things rigid. [/QUOTE]
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