20 ft.sea ark deck boat

[norman catman]

has anyone out there ever taken the fiberglass insert out of a sea ark deckboat.i can get the boat at a steal but i would like to make it a big open jon boat with some modifications for catfishing.

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

has anyone out there ever taken the fiberglass insert out of a sea ark deckboat.i can get the boat at a steal but i would like to make it a big open jon boat with some modifications for catfishing.

Hi Norman, I searched this site for sea ark deck boat or sea ark SUN STAR and couldn't find anything. I believe your project would be a first. Generally, the fiberglass liner provides stiffness to the aluminum hull so if it was removed, you would have to replace it with something. Can you see if there any ribs in the inside of the bottom? If you can post pics, that would help. I'm sure someone will chime in here and hopefully with more specific advise.
Welcome to Tin Boats Norman, where are you located?...Jerry

 

[norman catman]

thanks jerry.im in north carolina.after looking at the boat ,i decided that for the money,i couldnt beat it for the space it gives me.im going to buy the boat and figure it out later.ill post some pics when i get it home.

 

[richg99]

I love gutsy, creative, entrepreneurial types. Keep us posted, please. And, welcome aboard.

Rich

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

thanks jerry.im in north carolina.after looking at the boat ,i decided that for the money,i couldnt beat it for the space it gives me.im going to buy the boat and figure it out later.ill post some pics when i get it home.

Norman, You have a very unique boat there, aluminum hull with a fiberglass deck (hybrid). I'm sure it is lighter than it's
cousin, all fiberglass deck boats. The fiberglass deck would be easier to clean than a wood/carpet deck. plenty of room too.
My suggestion, clean it up and use it for a while. You may find it's good-to-go as is. Post up some pics and keep us up to
date on your boat. ...Jerry

 

[lets fish salt]

just a guestion! has anybody on board tryed to mate two boats ?have two airboat hulls ! think of makin something biger to fish from ! not useing both full boats combindding about 3/4 of each and glassin together ,makin deeper striners for storage an raisin the deck tohalf the deep of boat ,makin like open fish .will add thiker trasum so can have about 6.5with anabout20' center console an fishin alround ???? whats comments any ideas what you think ,lost my mind or what? lets fish salt would alot of work !

 

[lets fish salt]

just a guestion! has anybody on board tryed to mate two boats ?have two airboat hulls ! think of makin something biger to fish from ! not useing both full boats combindding about 3/4 of each and glassin together ,makin deeper striners for storage an raisin the deck tohalf the deep of boat ,makin like open fish .will add thiker trasum so can have about 6.5with anabout20' center console an fishin alround ???? whats comments any ideas what you think ,lost my mind or what? lets fish salt would alot of work !

 

[lets fish salt]

just a guestion! has anybody on board tryed to mate two boats ?have two airboat hulls ! think of makin something biger to fish from ! not useing both full boats combindding about 3/4 of each and glassin together ,makin deeper striners for storage an raisin the deck tohalf the deep of boat ,makin like open fish .will add thiker trasum so can have about 6.5with anabout20' center console an fishin alround ???? whats comments any ideas what you think ,lost my mind or what? lets fish salt would alot of work !

 

[lets fish salt]

still learning to uise this thing heavy i quess

 

[norman catman]

jerry,i think you are right.some of our club members told me to use like it is and then decide.ill post some pics in a few weeks.thanks for your imput.