Some may recall I aquired a well weathered 22' SRV last fall ('03). <br />Right away, I removed all the box mounted seats and their bases, then pulled out 90% of the crappy carpet. (there was vegetation sprouting in it.)<br /><br />Since then it has pretty much sat. I'm in Boomyall's area and he's inquired on my progress as he's made way with his own flooring project... I've been pretty cowardly and allowing myself to beg off tearing into mine.<br /><br />Well, after a successfull enough sea trial that convinced me I can be comfortable with my investment, I decided I'd best get into the guts of the matter.<br /><br />Enough Prelude -<br />I've removed the homemade 'Euro style settee and bench that had covered the whole back end. With it came the last of the ratty rug and the ???rub rail??? that was used to seal the carpet to the vinyl that covers the sides of the cockpit. The vinyl is staying for now. It;s weathered, but serviceable for the time being.<br /><br /> Ultimately, my intent is to have it fairly Spartan at the stern of the boat, meaning for this to be a fishing/party boat, not an overweight ski boat. I want the areas on either side of the engine cover to be accessible for fishing or even for getting in -n- out via the swim platform. <br /><br />Right now, I'm not even sure I'm going with bolt down pedestal seats. I have one for the helm, but otherwise, I'm considering PVC patio chairs. That would make the layout totally flexible.<br />For built-ins, I'm looking at two 36" x 18" chests built against each side 'midships. These would allow for storage and bench type seating.<br />When the floor gets redone, I want to investigate building in storage/fish wells on either side of the center mounted gas tank. (tank is 70 gal and runs from helm to to right at edge of bildge.)<br /><br /><br />Looking ahead, regardless of when I do the floor, I will need to craft a rear bulkhead that covers the two batteries, cables, trim, steering etc... and of course a dog house to cover the V-8.<br /><br />For the dog house and general structure of the rear bulkhead, I'm thinking 5/8" ply w/ 1" x 4" lumber for framing/stiffening. I'm thinking particularly 5/8" for the engine cover since I do want it sturdy enough to sit on, but don't want to take on the weight of 3/4".<br /><br />I need to get some batteries for my digital... pics should be available soon. <br /><br />www.geocities.com/dkwalker/boat2<br />- this will show you where I'm starting from.<br /><br />Are my wood dimensions ok?<br /><br />And what about finishing the doghouse and bulkhead? I've thought about formica or plastic wall covering (mylar?) that gets used in commercial kitchens, baths and other "clean" areas. I've seen one engine cover with a top of corian (the plastic cutting board/ counter top stuff). Anybody have any great insights there?<br /><br />thx in advance<br /><br />dw
(strong backs and weak minds) that will be my first test cases. I'll see how it goes from there.<br /><br />"That's a lot of Yacht DK, I bet she parts the water pretty good out on the Columbia!"<br /><br />Indeed, she does!!