1972 Mirrocraft 16' V aka "The bigger boat"

[Rookie1719]

Framing just about complete. Next up to finish cutting up the decks for hatches and seat mounts, as well as build the console for all the electronics.

Hello- I see you removed the benches and doesn’t look like your putting them back in. With that framing you have, you expect the structure to be strong ? No flexing ? I’m at this stage and debating to either put the middle one back or do what you have done. I just don’t know if the boat will flex ... just looking for pointers/tips.

Thanks and great job !

 

[deadkitty]

Welp… right on schedule another two years and life and finally let me take another run at finishing her.

To answer the questions above:

I notched aluminum Angie and riveted to the existing structure. Layed it all flat and flush, filled the gaps with foam, layed a full sheet of sealed painted 15/32 plywood.

To answer the middle bench question, by adding all the cross beams and using angle in place connecting the center and sides I would say the sides flex way less than originally. Adding all the extra structure increased rigidity.



First up, finish the decking
I had a rough idea of what I wanted but the “economical” side of me and the perfectionist in me quarreled with how fancy I wanted to get. My wood working skills are just above passable so, imperfection will be called “custom”

Back deck

Command center

The harder parts…

Then onto urethane coat

Did a motor check, good ole evinrude 25hp started right up , terrova working like a champ, fish finders still good to go…


Moving on to paint next
Wiring
Then install
…

 

[akboats]

Welp… right on schedule another two years and life and finally let me take another run at finishing her.

To answer the questions above:

I notched aluminum Angie and riveted to the existing structure. Layed it all flat and flush, filled the gaps with foam, layed a full sheet of sealed painted 15/32 plywood.

To answer the middle bench question, by adding all the cross beams and using angle in place connecting the center and sides I would say the sides flex way less than originally. Adding all the extra structure increased rigidity.



First up, finish the decking
I had a rough idea of what I wanted but the “economical” side of me and the perfectionist in me quarreled with how fancy I wanted to get. My wood working skills are just above passable so, imperfection will be called “custom”

Back deck

Command center

The harder parts…

Then onto urethane coat

Did a motor check, good ole evinrude 25hp started right up , terrova working like a champ, fish finders still good to go…


Moving on to paint next
Wiring
Then install
…

Like the "Custom" wood working