Aluminum boat project

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Jim Giese

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I purchased this boat with the idea of converting to a duck hunting rig. I am looking for suggestions on possible changes in the interior. The flooring and bow deck need to be replaced because of rot. Is plywood (marine?) the best option; how about aluminum- I do not know what is below the boards yet- hopefully later today.

Obviously a paint job is needed. Again suggestions would be appreciated.

Being a newbie to a project like this I have a ton of questions but thought I would start here. Hopefully everyone can put up with some very rookie questions.

Thanks.

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i am not very good at posting up pics but i can email you pics of what i did too my boat also i can tell u it hrlped me alot too do the layout on paper with graph paper
anothern thing that helped alot was too write out a specific list of what you want in or on the boat ie deek storage, heaters dog ramp,lights,ext
i went all aluminum on mine alot more $$ but light weight and maintainance free.
 
I used exterior grade ply on the floor of my deep-V and coated it with spar varnish. It has held up well but is stored inside. I agree with making a list and drawing it out on paper. Start with the things that don't have a lot of options or choices because the other stuff will evolve as you work on the boat and your ideas WILL CHANGE as you go.

Great new project! Good luck.

Gene
 
I have to redo the floor in my aluminum boat and I'm going to use old road signs cut to fit. Cheap I say. I didn't steal them either, I went to a scrap yard and bought them.

Good luck on your project.

Mike
 
I got all the flooring removed today. Quite the messy project, enough rot in the wood for a few plants to grow. The foam in the bow and the middle look good, but I am assuming I should replace the foam between the livewells and in the stern compartments. Any one have a good source for new foam?

Any pictures would be great. Also any things that you may have done differently.

The plywood I pulled up did not look like marine plywood or treated at all. What are the thoughts if I were to use wood? I like the idea of aluminum. How thick would it need to be to provide support? How about diamond plate- obviously not cheap either.

I though about the road signs, just wasn't sure where to get them.

I think my next step is to figure out what I would like for changes in wiring. Should be easier while I have the boat open. There was a trolling motor I removed which I will rewire as a 12v plug (as it was originally) for the bow. I have yet to check the bilge or aerator pumps.

I will sit down and make a list of what I would like- a great idea of a place to start.

Thanks for the replies.

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