Hey everyone, Brian here from South Florida. Just this past weekend i picked up a 12" v hull boat that i grew up on with my dad. very excited to get a deck in there and add my own touch from all the nice projects i see on here. the only problem is, i am unsure where to start. i see people using aluminum angle bars to fab a deck, then ply wood on top. others, i see 2x4 as a base and then plywood on that. what is the right way for me? is cost the only thing deciding that?
the seats, (pics below) are not in the optimal spots for me in the idea i have for this boat. the rear bench seat is too far forward and the other 2 are not the height that i want. SO, that leaves only one choice, remove them. here is a huge question i need answered. if i was to build the deck out of aluminum angle bars (1/16th or 1/8th???) would this be enough to add the plywood on top and then a swivel seat? i just don't see how this would be sturdy enough. but you guys are the ones who do this. below the angle bar (or 2x4's if i go that route) would be another piece of plywood, correct? so, boat, aluminum angle to make level, plywood, more aluminum angle for all the support bars and then top plywood followed by carpet. is this the right process for a deck?
here are some pics of day one. i need to get it pressure washed maybe, a few things adjusted on the trailer and start catching fish. my main concern for this week is getting the seats installed and getting on the water this weekend. no need in rushing like i said, i just want to fish! picked up a 6hp Montgomery Ward outboard for it for $35 bucks too, anxious to see it run.
here is the motor
the seats, (pics below) are not in the optimal spots for me in the idea i have for this boat. the rear bench seat is too far forward and the other 2 are not the height that i want. SO, that leaves only one choice, remove them. here is a huge question i need answered. if i was to build the deck out of aluminum angle bars (1/16th or 1/8th???) would this be enough to add the plywood on top and then a swivel seat? i just don't see how this would be sturdy enough. but you guys are the ones who do this. below the angle bar (or 2x4's if i go that route) would be another piece of plywood, correct? so, boat, aluminum angle to make level, plywood, more aluminum angle for all the support bars and then top plywood followed by carpet. is this the right process for a deck?
here are some pics of day one. i need to get it pressure washed maybe, a few things adjusted on the trailer and start catching fish. my main concern for this week is getting the seats installed and getting on the water this weekend. no need in rushing like i said, i just want to fish! picked up a 6hp Montgomery Ward outboard for it for $35 bucks too, anxious to see it run.
here is the motor