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flatbotm's 1542 build
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<blockquote data-quote="Flatbotm" data-source="post: 216264" data-attributes="member: 6226"><p>Thanks for the idea Jaime. If you have any ideas for weight reduction besides eliminating the front deck I'm open ears. I'm going to cut out the area around the console to shed a few pounds. The bead board and aluminum are close pound for pound when you consider the support the aluminum needs and the bead board needs little to none. The thicker t and g in the front is where I can trim more fat. I went with the large hatches so I can fit things in there like coolers and other large items depending on how I need to distribute weight once I get her on the water. One area i will need to figure out is where I will put my trolling motor battery. I have a smaller battery for the engine starting battery. The fuel can go up front or in back depending on where the weight needs to go. Right now I have the fuel set up in the back front hatch. The tubing I have for the bimini top is super light weight. I have thought of making it fixed and not folding to avoid straps. I will probably pin it with lynch pins or bolts so it can be removed in the winter if you are wanting sun. Thanks for the help.</p><p>Selby</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Flatbotm, post: 216264, member: 6226"] Thanks for the idea Jaime. If you have any ideas for weight reduction besides eliminating the front deck I'm open ears. I'm going to cut out the area around the console to shed a few pounds. The bead board and aluminum are close pound for pound when you consider the support the aluminum needs and the bead board needs little to none. The thicker t and g in the front is where I can trim more fat. I went with the large hatches so I can fit things in there like coolers and other large items depending on how I need to distribute weight once I get her on the water. One area i will need to figure out is where I will put my trolling motor battery. I have a smaller battery for the engine starting battery. The fuel can go up front or in back depending on where the weight needs to go. Right now I have the fuel set up in the back front hatch. The tubing I have for the bimini top is super light weight. I have thought of making it fixed and not folding to avoid straps. I will probably pin it with lynch pins or bolts so it can be removed in the winter if you are wanting sun. Thanks for the help. Selby [/QUOTE]
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