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Thoughts On 1ST Planning Stage
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<blockquote data-quote="smoody" data-source="post: 49495" data-attributes="member: 804"><p>I like your layout, but I suggest using Aluminum L Channel as the bracing instead of the 2x2's. Its cheaper then you think as I just bought 50' of 1" x 1" x 1/8" for $54. </p><p></p><p>Make sure you seal the 1/2 ply decking with a sealer or good marine paint, I like epoxy resin. If you use a water sealer such as Thompsons check the label as some of it contains a chemical that will corrode aluminum, I think regular Thompsons is ok, but the Thompsons Advanced has slighty different mix of chemical. </p><p></p><p>As for the electrical, I would run it on the walls through the ribs to keep it out of the floor in case you take on some water your wires wouldnt be submerged, but it looks as if your boat is a bit different and you may not have that option. Get some electrical conduit and run it length of your boat, that will make it easier to fish wires for future electronics/repairs. </p><p></p><p>Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smoody, post: 49495, member: 804"] I like your layout, but I suggest using Aluminum L Channel as the bracing instead of the 2x2's. Its cheaper then you think as I just bought 50' of 1" x 1" x 1/8" for $54. Make sure you seal the 1/2 ply decking with a sealer or good marine paint, I like epoxy resin. If you use a water sealer such as Thompsons check the label as some of it contains a chemical that will corrode aluminum, I think regular Thompsons is ok, but the Thompsons Advanced has slighty different mix of chemical. As for the electrical, I would run it on the walls through the ribs to keep it out of the floor in case you take on some water your wires wouldnt be submerged, but it looks as if your boat is a bit different and you may not have that option. Get some electrical conduit and run it length of your boat, that will make it easier to fish wires for future electronics/repairs. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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