03-07-2011, 01:55 AM
Working on enclosing the bow opening today .
(34a) Started with the basic needed areas, one opening for a cooler , one for the battery. Brace to mount against the seat then cut to length.
(35a) center brace fits into groves , this will be attached to lid and give support for walking on when closed.
(36a) Lot of steps here , cut to length in the boat with all the angles, added side braces for support
(37a) have the plywood shape cut made sure it will fit , overlapping the seat 1" so it will butt up onto the seat and not sag .
(41a) painted it just to seal it , haven't cut the hatches yet . I want to replace the old bow and deck support wood first then dry mount the frame on to get the measurements for my openings cuts.
(42a) Just to show how i did the side braces , used a block of wood cut on a angle , pre-drilled the nail and screw holes in the block so I wouldn't split them when mounting it .
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(34a) Started with the basic needed areas, one opening for a cooler , one for the battery. Brace to mount against the seat then cut to length.
(35a) center brace fits into groves , this will be attached to lid and give support for walking on when closed.
(36a) Lot of steps here , cut to length in the boat with all the angles, added side braces for support
(37a) have the plywood shape cut made sure it will fit , overlapping the seat 1" so it will butt up onto the seat and not sag .
(41a) painted it just to seal it , haven't cut the hatches yet . I want to replace the old bow and deck support wood first then dry mount the frame on to get the measurements for my openings cuts.
(42a) Just to show how i did the side braces , used a block of wood cut on a angle , pre-drilled the nail and screw holes in the block so I wouldn't split them when mounting it .
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