kcassells
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Ok I am trying to figure out the best way to make this coffin for the gas tank. Since there was not one under the deck how to make the coffin?
Do I use plywood?.............Yes
Do I make a mold of the tank bottom (The way I think I will go)? ................You can give it a shot.
Could the stringers be used as sides for the coffin or do I need a separate layer of wood or glass? Yes but you need to have another ply side or back so still basically a box.
I know it would be easier if a tank was under the deck, i would have something to go by but I do not....Try to guess a center location for weight distributiion.
I created this coffin from plywood and I think would add too much weight after i waterproof. I was thinking of buying some PVA, and Gelcoat and make the coffin from the inside of this box using one layer of 1708. This box is made from 23/32 ply on the bottom and the sides and bulkhead are 15/32.
...Like I said give it a shot.
In regards to the box you made I would probably add a 3/4-1" wide flat strip on the bottom for the apex to rest on. I guess you could also pb the angle with glass on the underside. Don't forget the rubber pcs. on sides and bottoms to let airflow.
Anyone else want to chime in????????@help
Do I use plywood?.............Yes
Do I make a mold of the tank bottom (The way I think I will go)? ................You can give it a shot.
Could the stringers be used as sides for the coffin or do I need a separate layer of wood or glass? Yes but you need to have another ply side or back so still basically a box.
I know it would be easier if a tank was under the deck, i would have something to go by but I do not....Try to guess a center location for weight distributiion.
I created this coffin from plywood and I think would add too much weight after i waterproof. I was thinking of buying some PVA, and Gelcoat and make the coffin from the inside of this box using one layer of 1708. This box is made from 23/32 ply on the bottom and the sides and bulkhead are 15/32.
...Like I said give it a shot.
In regards to the box you made I would probably add a 3/4-1" wide flat strip on the bottom for the apex to rest on. I guess you could also pb the angle with glass on the underside. Don't forget the rubber pcs. on sides and bottoms to let airflow.
Anyone else want to chime in????????@help