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| I got a Deep V 14ft boat and want to build a deck up front. Has anyone done this? Any pointers? or pics?
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Location: On your favorite spot | I built a 48"x24" deck for the back of my old boat. We eventually used wood, didn't know anyone who worked in metal. We doubled the plywood on the top, used 2x4s for support, and reinforced the casting seat mount.
I have pics if you want them, you can PM me your email. The wood is a little heavy but it turned out to be a pretty solid deck. We bought a new boat 2 months later and haven't used it since. Good luck |
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| A buddy of mine put a deck on his boat. Used alot of wood and ended up swamping his boat. Don't over do it and try not to raise the center of gravity to much. |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | I used treated 1/2 inch plywood with treated 2x2 and 2x4 stringers. Don't seal the plywood. Be sure to use all stainless steel screws, nuts, hardware. Send me a PM if you need help; if you want pics, see:
http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=32...
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Edited by mikie 4/30/2007 12:38 PM
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| IM starting my project today. |
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| I've done this on several boats since the 70's. The best method is to use 1/2" marine plywood for the deck, cut to match the contour of the bow as perfect as possible. Also cut two pieces of same ply for a bulkhead at the rear, shaped to fit the hull contour - but don't install them yet!
Remove the deck and pour 2-part expanding foam (available at iasco-tesco.com) onto bottom of hull; let it begin expanding, then place deck over foam and weigh down with A LOT of weight! The foam will expand out the back, adhere the deck to the hull, and supply plenty of support to the deck, while adding flotation for safety.
When the foam cures, carve it back until you can slip the two 1/2" bulkheads under the rear of the deck. and secure with SS screws. This will support the long edge of the deck, and protect the foam.
This method is not for the weak of heart; you have to use just a little foam to avoid "blowing the top off the popper". But it is the lightest, strongest, most secure method to build a deck properly. |
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