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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Modification questions for 14ft sea nymph
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<blockquote data-quote="Vermonster" data-source="post: 301250" data-attributes="member: 7992"><p>I would recommend not putting any holes below the water line. If you need to attach the frame to the bottom of the boat - try to mount them onto the ribs (and be very careful not to punch through the hull when you drill the hole in the rib.</p><p></p><p>If you plan on just mounting the framing to the gunwales (sides) and existing seats, you can screw the wood into the bracket (stainless steel screws), and rivet (aluminum) or bolt (stainless steel) the bracket to the hull.</p><p></p><p>Coat anything that goes through the hull with 3M 5200 and it shouldn't leak at all. </p><p></p><p>I framed first, carpeted my deck and then mounted the deck to the boat. It's much easier to glue the carpet and trim corners when the deck is out of the boat. I would recommend putting the carpet on first and then mount it to the frame (that's my opinion though).</p><p></p><p>Spend a lot of time sitting in the boat and thinking about the layout first before you make any changes. I'd even say take it out on the water and see how she sits and then go from there. Take your time and go through the builds. I still see stuff now that I wish I did to my boat. </p><p></p><p>As for rivets - any are likely fine if they're above the water line. If you do anything below - I would recommend using closed-end rivets and coating them with the 5200 when you install them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vermonster, post: 301250, member: 7992"] I would recommend not putting any holes below the water line. If you need to attach the frame to the bottom of the boat - try to mount them onto the ribs (and be very careful not to punch through the hull when you drill the hole in the rib. If you plan on just mounting the framing to the gunwales (sides) and existing seats, you can screw the wood into the bracket (stainless steel screws), and rivet (aluminum) or bolt (stainless steel) the bracket to the hull. Coat anything that goes through the hull with 3M 5200 and it shouldn't leak at all. I framed first, carpeted my deck and then mounted the deck to the boat. It's much easier to glue the carpet and trim corners when the deck is out of the boat. I would recommend putting the carpet on first and then mount it to the frame (that's my opinion though). Spend a lot of time sitting in the boat and thinking about the layout first before you make any changes. I'd even say take it out on the water and see how she sits and then go from there. Take your time and go through the builds. I still see stuff now that I wish I did to my boat. As for rivets - any are likely fine if they're above the water line. If you do anything below - I would recommend using closed-end rivets and coating them with the 5200 when you install them. [/QUOTE]
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