My project

seaarc · Post by **seaarc** » 26 Apr 2008, 09:40

Well here are some before pics of the MV1448 Sea Arc I plan to modify once I finalize a floor plan.

Dave

Captain Ahab · Post by **Captain Ahab** » 26 Apr 2008, 09:55

That boat will make a great project - looks good

Post by **Jim** » 26 Apr 2008, 10:32

Killer boat dude! Love those Hondas!

What are those straps on the sides of the seat?

Waterwings · Post by **Waterwings** » 26 Apr 2008, 11:02

Nice rig, seaarc!

You take it out of state a lot? I noticed the plates on the trailer.

seaarc · Post by **seaarc** » 26 Apr 2008, 15:39

The straps are rod savers. No I just got the boat 2 wees ago and the plate was already on it.

alumacraftjoe · Post by **alumacraftjoe** » 26 Apr 2008, 19:09

Nice rig... it will make a great conversion!

seaarc · Post by **seaarc** » 26 Apr 2008, 22:28

Well I made the plunge and cut out the center seat today. So I guess this project is under way. Has anyone used the roll on bedliner on the inside of the hull? If so will this quiet down the hull any at all? I looked for it at Lowes tonight but they don't carry it. Who does?

Thanks Dave

Post by **Jim** » 26 Apr 2008, 22:38

seaarc wrote:Well I made the plunge and cut out the center seat today. So I guess this project is under way. Has anyone used the roll on bedliner on the inside of the hull? If so will this quiet down the hull any at all? I looked for it at Lowes tonight but they don't carry it. Who does?

Thanks Dave

Walmart sells it. It will work, but it soaks up the hot sun like no ones business. I put it on all my pickups.

seaarc · Post by **seaarc** » 26 Apr 2008, 22:45

Thanks Jim it will be covered with a plywood floor and carpet so that wont be an issue.

Dave

GatorTom · Post by **GatorTom** » 27 Apr 2008, 01:14

Instead of bedliner, you could put foam under the floor to help deaden the sound. I've seen a lot of guye use that pink insulation foam from Home Depot. Just a thought.

seaarc · Post by **seaarc** » 27 Apr 2008, 08:30

Gator Tom said

Instead of bedliner, you could put foam under the floor to help deaden the sound. I've seen a lot of guye use that pink insulation foam from Home Depot. Just a thought.

I wonder if this stuff is closed cell so that it don't absorb water? I had planned on cutting up the foam that was under the middle bench I cut out and spreading it out in the floor. I was wanting the spray or roll in bed liner for it's waterproofing effect also.

Dave

phased · Post by **phased** » 27 Apr 2008, 09:08

That is the type of foam I am using on my jon. I was concerned about it being closed cell so I weighted down a piece in a bucket of water for several days. No water absorption.

Ouachita · Post by **Ouachita** » 27 Apr 2008, 09:52

GatorTom wrote:Instead of bedliner, you could put foam under the floor to help deaden the sound. I've seen a lot of guye use that pink insulation foam from Home Depot. Just a thought.

No direct experience, but from what I have read that pink foam is not gas resistant. It will turn into a pink goo under your floor if you spill some gas in the bilge and it get washed into contact with it.

seaarc · Post by **seaarc** » 27 Apr 2008, 10:27

Thanks phased. That's interesting Ouachita never thought about gas contact.

Dave

firefighterfree · Post by **firefighterfree** » 27 Apr 2008, 11:48

Ouachita wrote:
GatorTom wrote:Instead of bedliner, you could put foam under the floor to help deaden the sound. I've seen a lot of guye use that pink insulation foam from Home Depot. Just a thought.
No direct experience, but from what I have read that pink foam is not gas resistant. It will turn into a pink goo under your floor if you spill some gas in the bilge and it get washed into contact with it.

I have experienced the pink foam not being gas resistant, But in order for it to turn to goo it would have to be submerged it gas. I personal is currently using the pink foam. Honest is there ay foam ou there that is gas resistant. My experience and 2cents