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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
My Tracker 1542
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<blockquote data-quote="Leelatt" data-source="post: 248601" data-attributes="member: 7127"><p>Definitely helps out with my plans thank you, did you choose the L angle on the top of the frame (part that the deck sits on) over box tubing for any reason? I ask because I'm worried that the L angle won't provide as much strength as the box tubing would which is why I've been hesitant to start my decking project.</p><p></p><p>My plan now after seeing how you did it up close is to use an L angle piece riveted to the wall of the middle bench and also one on the wall of the front bench, then use 1 inch aluminum box tubing to run between those 2 L angle pieces (the box tubing would sit on top of the L angle pieces from mid bench to front bench), then use L angle pieces on top of the ribs like you did, and then use some more 1 inch box tubing as vertical supports. Then just rivet the crap out of all of it haha. I'm still debating on using 1/8 inch plywood or 1/16 aluminum plate to use for the deck, did you decide on what you are using?</p><p></p><p>lol sorry to ask so many questions, but you're build looks great so far and has given me hope for mine!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Leelatt, post: 248601, member: 7127"] Definitely helps out with my plans thank you, did you choose the L angle on the top of the frame (part that the deck sits on) over box tubing for any reason? I ask because I'm worried that the L angle won't provide as much strength as the box tubing would which is why I've been hesitant to start my decking project. My plan now after seeing how you did it up close is to use an L angle piece riveted to the wall of the middle bench and also one on the wall of the front bench, then use 1 inch aluminum box tubing to run between those 2 L angle pieces (the box tubing would sit on top of the L angle pieces from mid bench to front bench), then use L angle pieces on top of the ribs like you did, and then use some more 1 inch box tubing as vertical supports. Then just rivet the crap out of all of it haha. I'm still debating on using 1/8 inch plywood or 1/16 aluminum plate to use for the deck, did you decide on what you are using? lol sorry to ask so many questions, but you're build looks great so far and has given me hope for mine! [/QUOTE]
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