tynimiller
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Okay, once I get a laid out plan I'll be sure to start a full project thread and have routine updates with photos...however I have some questions first and thought I'd approach that with this thread.
Yesterday I pretty much got a my electrical question on rocker switch panels (sure I'll have some when I get to the installation point)...but got some more.
FIRST What to use for decking. I was extremely intimidated by the whole aluminum framing as opposed to using wood, but I've begun to realize as long as I ask ya'll enough questions and take my time (our time, father will be assisting as it's our boat) I should be fine. First of all I don't like the idea of the angle type ally...I'd rather use some square tubing style. Am I wrong to think this would be just as easy if not easier? I know the weight of the square will use more than the angled but I don't care...still lighter than wood. I can simply attach these square tubes to the ribs of the boat with brackets correct? (it appears this way from what I've gained from countless build threads)
SECOND Steelflex is the plan, unless others have a better idea. Originally I wanted to use wood and just paint the boat to save money, but decided if I'm going to do this conversion I want to do it right once and make it last. When ordering Steelflex for my 14 foot Starcraft ally a gallon of it would do right? I realize I'd also have to order some color to mix in (prolly going gray). Also when applying if I get some propane heaters cranking on it in the garage would it be hot enough to apply this stuff, I've read numerous times the hotter it is the better as instead of tar it's more like spreading honey ?
THIRD The boat came with a 15hp motor...should be fine right?
FOURTH AND FINAL Livewell...I've thought about putting a livewell in, but I'm not sure I want to have all the running of multiple hoses and such. As I'd really like to have a removeable livewell. Primary use would be just when pan fishing...as I have nothing against a fish sack or stringer for when bass, walleye or larger fish fishing. Any ideas or threads I missed that people rigged up their livewell so it can be taken off and put back on? (picturing like a medium size cooler with handles or something similar)
I realize I'm asking for opinions, and yes it's my build, but a lot of you know so much more than me when it comes to this stuff. Gonna absorb all the information I can!
Yesterday I pretty much got a my electrical question on rocker switch panels (sure I'll have some when I get to the installation point)...but got some more.
FIRST What to use for decking. I was extremely intimidated by the whole aluminum framing as opposed to using wood, but I've begun to realize as long as I ask ya'll enough questions and take my time (our time, father will be assisting as it's our boat) I should be fine. First of all I don't like the idea of the angle type ally...I'd rather use some square tubing style. Am I wrong to think this would be just as easy if not easier? I know the weight of the square will use more than the angled but I don't care...still lighter than wood. I can simply attach these square tubes to the ribs of the boat with brackets correct? (it appears this way from what I've gained from countless build threads)
SECOND Steelflex is the plan, unless others have a better idea. Originally I wanted to use wood and just paint the boat to save money, but decided if I'm going to do this conversion I want to do it right once and make it last. When ordering Steelflex for my 14 foot Starcraft ally a gallon of it would do right? I realize I'd also have to order some color to mix in (prolly going gray). Also when applying if I get some propane heaters cranking on it in the garage would it be hot enough to apply this stuff, I've read numerous times the hotter it is the better as instead of tar it's more like spreading honey ?
THIRD The boat came with a 15hp motor...should be fine right?
FOURTH AND FINAL Livewell...I've thought about putting a livewell in, but I'm not sure I want to have all the running of multiple hoses and such. As I'd really like to have a removeable livewell. Primary use would be just when pan fishing...as I have nothing against a fish sack or stringer for when bass, walleye or larger fish fishing. Any ideas or threads I missed that people rigged up their livewell so it can be taken off and put back on? (picturing like a medium size cooler with handles or something similar)
I realize I'm asking for opinions, and yes it's my build, but a lot of you know so much more than me when it comes to this stuff. Gonna absorb all the information I can!