cscottblack
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I'm new to the website and would like help and advice for my "winter project." I'm making modifications to a 1980, 14' Lowe V-hull boat, and will need advice as I make this journey.
cscottblack said:I've made some progress over the weekend, but have a few questions.
1) I'm concerned about keeping the center of gravity low. Is there any "rule of thumb" to how high I can build casting decks without causing the boat to be unsteady?
2) What products are recommended for adding floatation after removing the floatation that was originally enclosed in the seats?
Thanks in advance!
cscottblack said:Thanks for the replies! To answer your questions and also give a little more details about the boat and where I’m at on the build right now.
• Boat is 14’ front to back and is approximately 56” across at the widest part of the center
• The sides are between 14” and 16” depending on where I measure. (these are approximate numbers because the sides are a little tough to measure because of the curves)
• I haven’t removed any benches YET, which is part of what I’m struggling with.
• I’ve learned from reading other posts on the forum that “closed cell” foam is the stuff to use for floatation.
• The total cubic footage of closed cell foam enclosed in the original seats is +/- 6.5 cf. So I’m figuring I need to at least replace an equal amount and probably should increase the total volume of foam to offset the additional weight of flooring, carpet, decking, seats, etc.
• I’ve found a two part expanding foam mix that can be poured into the newly built boat cavities to replace the original floatation located under the seats
• The rear seat has foam in it, and no pods on the sides in the back. (ill post a few more pictures)
• The hull is double riveted not triple
• All the benches are connected to the hull, which adds to my concern about removing the benches.
Thanks again and I’ll attempt to post more pics.
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