iboats - The #1 Store For Everything Boating
 
  #1  
Old July 9th, 2009, 03:19 AM
Rob Wilkins's Avatar
Rob Wilkins Rob Wilkins is offline
Seaman Apprentice
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 33
Default Aluminum Boat Project

I have an 11' aluminum sears boat. I was thinking about building a deck in the front section of the boat. Kind of like a bass boat deck. I'm just not sure if its possible or wise to do. Does anyone have ant advise or know anyone whos done it.
Thanks Ya'll
Keep em wet.....
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old July 9th, 2009, 06:41 AM
tashasdaddy's Avatar
tashasdaddy tashasdaddy is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 46,217
Default Re: Aluminum Boat Project

those small aluminum boats are extremely unstable, just put a deck down low, to flatten it out to make it easy to walk on.
__________________
FLORIDA GATORS
TEBOW Country

See you at the 2nd Florida get together, April 23-25, 2010. Crystal Springs, FL
http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13

we all need to support iboats marine store when ever possible. you get, competitive prices. fast shipping, top notch customer service. also it provides us, this great FREE forum.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old July 9th, 2009, 08:34 AM
fishseeker fishseeker is offline
Petty Officer 3rd Class
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Ferndale Wa.
Posts: 75
Default Re: Aluminum Boat Project

I won't stand up in that boat muchless walk around. Seen several turtle in lakes around here.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old July 9th, 2009, 09:15 AM
Bob_VT's Avatar
Bob_VT Bob_VT is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Castleton, VT USA
Posts: 11,519
Default Re: Aluminum Boat Project

A raised platform just makes fishing a bit easier..... you will not gain enough height or see the benefit on such a smaller boat. Save your money and time on better things. If I remember the smaller aluminum sears boats were mostly welded with thin aluminum..... I would not stress it or make it top heavier Leaving it alone keeps it lighter to handle too.
__________________
"When you see yourself doing something badly and nobody’s bothering to tell you anymore, that’s a very bad place to be. Your critics are your ones telling you they still love you and care." Randy Pausch 1960-2008 The Last Lecture

SpinnerBait_Nut's Member Map Link Please add yourself http://www.frappr.com/iboats
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old July 10th, 2009, 12:18 AM
Rob Wilkins's Avatar
Rob Wilkins Rob Wilkins is offline
Seaman Apprentice
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 33
Default Re: Aluminum Boat Project

Ya'll are great, thanks.
I hate them dang turtles....
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Duracraft Aluminum Boat Project army_guy Boat Restoration and Building 18 January 3rd, 2009 11:52 PM
Aluminum Boat Restoration-101 A Project from A to Z. DJ Boat Restoration and Building 11 September 4th, 2008 10:37 PM
Aluminum Boat Restoration-101 A Project from A to Z. DJ Completed Boat Projects 2 January 31st, 2008 01:49 AM
Suggestions Needed on Project Aluminum Boat dubnvento Boat Restoration and Building 1 November 27th, 2007 12:45 PM
Aluminum boat project Lake Jumper Boat Restoration and Building 2 May 3rd, 2006 11:27 AM

iboats Forum Directory
Over 100,000 forum posts organized by topic
Outboard Motor Topics
Mercury Outboards
Johnson Outboards
Evinrude Outboards
Force Outboards
Yamaha Outboards
Mariner Outboards
Suzuki Outboards
Honda Outboards
Chrysler Outboards
Tohatsu Outboards
Nissan Outboards
Outboard Motors: non-repair
Vintage Outboards

I/O and Inboard Topics
MerCruiser
OMC I/O, Inboard
Volvo Penta

Propeller Help
Boat Propellers

Boat Repair and Products
Boat Building and Repair
Fiberglass Boat Repair
Marine Electronics
Boat Trailers and Towing
Boat Names
Boat Covers
Boat Parts

Boating Activities Talk
Boating Topics and Questions
Boating Activities and Destinations
Boating Blunders
Boat Shows
Wakeboarding
Water Skiing

Fishing Discussions
Freshwater Fishing
Saltwater Fishing

Boat Type Topics
Aluminum Boats
Bass Boats
Bowrider Boats
Center Console Boats
Cruiser Boats
Cuddy Cabin Boats
Deckboats
Fishing Boats
Fish and Ski Boats
Houseboats
Jet Boats
Jon Boats
Pontoon Boats
Powerboats
PWC Forum
Ski Boats
New Boats
Used Boats

Boat Manufacturers
Boats 250+ Manufacturers
Bayliner Boats
Sea Ray Boats
Zodiac Boats



Outboards

Power Heads

Lower Units

Propellers

Inflatable Boats

Boat Manuals

Engine Parts

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:58 PM.