how much weight can this support?

[dstroud1987]

my girlfriend was just asking me if she would be able to sit on the hood of our boat to tan or to fish. I am just not sure if is designed to hold any weight at all.

here is a pic of the boat.. let me know what you think.

http://s1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh640/dstroud1987/?action=view&current=sexyboat505.jpg

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: how much weight can this support?

Girlfriends range from 98 pounds soaking wet to over 400-----

 

[dstroud1987]

Re: how much weight can this support?

Girlfriends range from 98 pounds soaking wet to over 400-----

you make a good point there lol im thinking that she weighs about 150 lbs tops..

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: how much weight can this support?

Tanning or fishing should be OK. Fiberglass will flex a LOT before being damaged. Remember: It is usually illegal to sit on the deck while moving at more than dead slow speed (unless it has rails).

You should check under the deck to see if there is any wood or fiberglass/foam supports. If the deck is whippy, the windshield may crack at the mounting bolts

 

[MWG2600]

Re: how much weight can this support?

push on it and see if its strong or not

 

[26aftcab454]

Re: how much weight can this support?

should be fine.

 

[ajgraz]

Re: how much weight can this support?

my girlfriend was just asking me if she would be able to sit on the hood of our boat to tan or to fish. I am just not sure if is designed to hold any weight at all.

What she's really asking is, "Does this cracked fiberglass make me look fat?"

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: how much weight can this support?

It looks like the logistics would kill the whole idea.
Beside that the deck was not built to be walked on, it looks too small to actually lie down on.
Is that the Horn smack in the middle?
And finally just how would you get up there with the windshield in the way?
It looks like something that sound workable until you actually try it.

 

[roscoe]

Re: how much weight can this support?

Can't tell without a photo. of her

If in doubt, put a small wood brace under the bow.


Don't let her lean on the windshield. crack!

she is gonna get sunscreen all over.

 

[silverfox441]

Re: how much weight can this support?

Girlfriends range from 98 pounds soaking wet to over 400-----

Good God! I spat my coffee all over my screen

 

[nigels]

Re: how much weight can this support?

If she's 400lbs upgrading your trim tabs aint gonna help!

 

[Alwhite00]

Re: how much weight can this support?

Tell her to be careful around that horn.

LK

 

[r.j.dawg]

Re: how much weight can this support?

I see two cleats and a horn that look very painful if someone were to slip.