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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
My first project. 1963 Alumacraft 16' V
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<blockquote data-quote="millertime4242" data-source="post: 211256" data-attributes="member: 3002"><p>Sorry for not answering. Been out fishing <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> I used aluminum angle when connecting the wood to the sides of the boat. I cut a 1.5" piece of angle, drilled 2 holes in each side. One side got pop riveted to the side of the boat, the other side got a 2x2 bracket pop riveted to it. I think you can see this in one of the close-up photos. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I did not want to look at all the screws on top of the deck, so I screwed it down, then glued the carpet down. I cut the carpet about 1.5" longer than I needed on each side and then stuffed it down around the edges with the putty knife. Where a hatch was, I cut an 'x' in the carpet and folded it down and glued it. I then cut little triangles to fill in the corners so it looked finished. I then carpeted the hatches, wrapping the carpet under each lid. The lid was then attached with the hinge. Hope this answered your question...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="millertime4242, post: 211256, member: 3002"] Sorry for not answering. Been out fishing :D I used aluminum angle when connecting the wood to the sides of the boat. I cut a 1.5" piece of angle, drilled 2 holes in each side. One side got pop riveted to the side of the boat, the other side got a 2x2 bracket pop riveted to it. I think you can see this in one of the close-up photos. I did not want to look at all the screws on top of the deck, so I screwed it down, then glued the carpet down. I cut the carpet about 1.5" longer than I needed on each side and then stuffed it down around the edges with the putty knife. Where a hatch was, I cut an 'x' in the carpet and folded it down and glued it. I then cut little triangles to fill in the corners so it looked finished. I then carpeted the hatches, wrapping the carpet under each lid. The lid was then attached with the hinge. Hope this answered your question... [/QUOTE]
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