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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1996 Spectrum 18' Sport - Am I crazy?
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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 509530" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>LDUBS,</p><p>When I spoke to him last night, it turns out that he DOES have the front platform framing and the right-side console. He also has the pour-in replacement foam. But no left console.</p><p></p><p>If I can get title, I would be planning to turn it into a side-console boat. I think the structure will be sound. That is one thing I like about these hulls. These boats have wide, structural gunnels and those box-beams down each side @ the floor make the boat rigid. These boats are very solid through chop at speed, the way they are designed</p><p></p><p>The front deck just sits on the floor and doesn't tie to the hull, but the consoles DO tie the gunnels to the floor, so I would need to replace that rigidity one way or another. Maybe through the front deck, or maybe another way. I'd need to think about that carefully.</p><p></p><p>It might not be too hard to rebuild the other side-console, but I'd need a windshield, or it will just look stupid.</p><p></p><p>A lot of stuff to think about. That's why I'm listening to everyone's replies!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 509530, member: 4972"] LDUBS, When I spoke to him last night, it turns out that he DOES have the front platform framing and the right-side console. He also has the pour-in replacement foam. But no left console. If I can get title, I would be planning to turn it into a side-console boat. I think the structure will be sound. That is one thing I like about these hulls. These boats have wide, structural gunnels and those box-beams down each side @ the floor make the boat rigid. These boats are very solid through chop at speed, the way they are designed The front deck just sits on the floor and doesn't tie to the hull, but the consoles DO tie the gunnels to the floor, so I would need to replace that rigidity one way or another. Maybe through the front deck, or maybe another way. I'd need to think about that carefully. It might not be too hard to rebuild the other side-console, but I'd need a windshield, or it will just look stupid. A lot of stuff to think about. That's why I'm listening to everyone's replies! [/QUOTE]
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