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1978 Sea Nymph Fishing Machine-16 foot-Video in post#27
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<blockquote data-quote="wasilvers" data-source="post: 137831" data-attributes="member: 1776"><p>So I had some time to take pictures of the work so far. In summary, I used 2x12 for a beam along the keel. There are 2x2 ribs which are notched into the beam for extra strength and ability to attach the flooring everywhere. I attached each of the ribs to the metal ribs in the boat with some hardware I found at Home Depot. The boat had 3 metal ribs - which I used 2 of them in the rebuild.</p><p></p><p>The front deck will be a huge storage area. To accomodate this, I ran a 2x4 accross the front and attached it to the built in support. This support was weak, so I used 1/8 inch angle aluminum to create a support on the side of the boat. I think you can see them in the pictures below. The front 2x4 rests on these supports and is solid. I also fashioned a couple more of these angle pieces and attached them to the rear of the front deck. This is secured with bolts through and is SOLID. I hadn't even built the 2x4 deck supports and it doesn't move. The livewell is framed out and will be in that spot. </p><p></p><p>Now to frame the chair support and the doors. I'm thinking about making the two holes in front of the livewell BOTH storage access doors. The front storage will be wide open and two doors will give me pleanty of room to access it. I'll also put battery access doors in the 'wings' right and left of the livewell. The plan is to put two battery trays here, just in case I need them for balancing the boat. </p><p></p><p></p><p>The only problem is the livewell drain. You can see below where I would have to cut my 2x4 for the drain. Actually it would be about 2.5 inch hole. That won't fly. So I'm going to patch the upper hole and lower the upper drain. It will have a though fitting with and 'S' shape attached. The water will drain up high, but the hole will be below the water line in the live-well. I don't see any other options at this point as I don't want to cut and weaken on of my main supports. </p><p></p><p>Maybe I'll be able to add some plywood by Monday!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wasilvers, post: 137831, member: 1776"] So I had some time to take pictures of the work so far. In summary, I used 2x12 for a beam along the keel. There are 2x2 ribs which are notched into the beam for extra strength and ability to attach the flooring everywhere. I attached each of the ribs to the metal ribs in the boat with some hardware I found at Home Depot. The boat had 3 metal ribs - which I used 2 of them in the rebuild. The front deck will be a huge storage area. To accomodate this, I ran a 2x4 accross the front and attached it to the built in support. This support was weak, so I used 1/8 inch angle aluminum to create a support on the side of the boat. I think you can see them in the pictures below. The front 2x4 rests on these supports and is solid. I also fashioned a couple more of these angle pieces and attached them to the rear of the front deck. This is secured with bolts through and is SOLID. I hadn't even built the 2x4 deck supports and it doesn't move. The livewell is framed out and will be in that spot. Now to frame the chair support and the doors. I'm thinking about making the two holes in front of the livewell BOTH storage access doors. The front storage will be wide open and two doors will give me pleanty of room to access it. I'll also put battery access doors in the 'wings' right and left of the livewell. The plan is to put two battery trays here, just in case I need them for balancing the boat. The only problem is the livewell drain. You can see below where I would have to cut my 2x4 for the drain. Actually it would be about 2.5 inch hole. That won't fly. So I'm going to patch the upper hole and lower the upper drain. It will have a though fitting with and 'S' shape attached. The water will drain up high, but the hole will be below the water line in the live-well. I don't see any other options at this point as I don't want to cut and weaken on of my main supports. Maybe I'll be able to add some plywood by Monday! [/QUOTE]
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