foxjohnc03
Petty Officer 3rd Class
- Joined
- Jun 30, 2003
- Messages
- 79
As some of you may know I purchased this boat and trailer last year for $125. Last winter I rebuilt the trailer and it turned out great. The boat originally had a bench in the front and back and a console in the center on the r/h side. The seats, flooring, and console are gone so I am reconstructing this beast. I am planning on using soda bottles filled with compressed air and some with foam as floatation. I really dont feel like dealing with rot anymore so I am planning on replacing the floor with another material. The transom is in fine shape so I will deal with it later. I wish to use 1/4 aluminum to build the floor, front and rear casting decks and console. I know that it will be expensive but I hate rot that much. I will be mig welding it all together and to the hull. Does this job sound feasible? Is it even a good idea? I have a cherry '71 Evinrude Ski Twin 40 that will be going on the back. Am ready to get supplies and start today. When I am financially able, I will be beginning this endeavor.