jlh42581
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Boat Project
I got to thinking today about how I am going to do my deck... carpet, herculiner...plywood.
I was wondering, and figured Id get an opinion from everyone first.
How about frame it out, then use 2X2" to create basically what would look like a mini house deck. Then coat it in glass. Heres my thinking. Not only would it look really cool if I only spaced them say 1/2" or 1" apart but it would allow everything to drain to the bottom where it could run back and be picked up by the bilge pump. I think it would last longer then ply, look nicer and like I said stay dryer rather then having carpet to hold the water in while the wood fights to keep it out.
Has anyone ever seen this done. Ive pretty much sold myself on this idea unless someone can give a reason why its a bad idea. It sure would be sturdy. Figured Id first stain every other one a darker color. Giving it the homemade canoe look.
Thoughts, precautions?
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Over the Hill
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/01 19:27:30
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Sounds nice, keep the spacing between the 2 x 2's tight. Otherwise items falling between the 2 x 2's. and rolling around under the deck, IE: split shot, WORMS, swivels, Spanish pieces of eight, etc., could be a pain to retrieve. OTH
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jlh42581
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/01 22:06:35
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Maybe 1/4" in that case, the whole boat wont be decked so i will have places to reach up under and it will have access hatches to throw vests and stuff in.
post edited by jlh42581 - 2008/02/01 22:07:14
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MuskyMastr
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/01 22:38:32
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I have a friend who just covered his new decks in rhino liner. It came out pretty awesome...He used the brush on kind.
Better too far back, than too far forward.
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jlh42581
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/01 22:58:50
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ORIGINAL: MuskyMastr
I have a friend who just covered his new decks in rhino liner. It came out pretty awesome...He used the brush on kind.
I think im going to coat the whole inside of the boat in it first, before decking it, just to protect it and seal up any small leaks. Im really dign the wood look and idea.
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/02 11:57:22
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Seen something like that once. The guy used 1x4s in the bottom of the boat and were built to the contour of the bottom. They could be lifted out to clean the boat easier. Had them from bow to stern.
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/03 03:32:19
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If I was goin with wood I'd use cedar or treated. The treated is heavy though.
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jlh42581
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/03 22:16:50
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Had a rather long discussion about this tonight and came to the conclusion I dont wanna take the chance of dropping bait down under there and it stinking to high hell. Carpet it is. Tore out all the seats, hatch and bow anchor today. The guy who owned it before the guy I bought it from did one crappy job. I would have not liked to hit a rock in that boat on one of those post seats. It was held in by nothing but screws. What little decking was there for the seats was LAG BOLTED from the exterior to the interior and not sealed at all. Took it through the car wash after I got all the crap out of it! Found out I also need a new fish finder! FUN!
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MuskyMastr
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/13 12:07:48
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Keep us updated with pics.....
Better too far back, than too far forward.
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/13 13:20:10
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how do you look at the pics
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jlh42581
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/13 18:49:37
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how do you look at the pics
Go to my forum... http://forums.outdoorintegration.com There isnt a bunch yet, this cold weather has really slowed me down because I dont have a heated garage. In fact, two days ago I built a motor stand and brought the outboard in the house... changed all the fluids.
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RE: Boat Project
2008/02/13 21:23:26
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I am in the same spot without a heated garage, i am rigging an exhaust system so I can redo my kicker in the basement.....
Better too far back, than too far forward.
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