CrustyMono
Member
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2016
- Messages
- 11
- Reaction score
- 0
I recently purchased a 1968 Sea King aluminum v hull. The previous owner built a casting deck and floor. I wanted to clean the boat well. I removed the floor for good, because it was gross. One section of the casting deck is easily removable. The frontal section has a hatch and is still there. None of the wood is sealed. I want to redo the deck and do it right. The boat has two bench seats made of wood, which may be sealed, but I don't know. They are in great shape. The bow has an aluminum triangle for my Powerdrive unit.
Some specs for the build:
Total length:13.5'
Longest Width: 62"
Transom Width: 52"
Depth at transom: 24"
Transom: 4' x 6" x 1"
Bench: 48" x 10" x 1"
Transom to first bench: 28"
Transom 1 to bench 2: 36"
Bench 2 to existing platform: 36"
Existing platform to bow: 36"
Bench and current deck are 9 inches below the top of the boat.
The captains chair is off centered, but it does not have a hole in the wood.
IMG_3227.JPG<--- floor and deck 1 removed
floor in deck 1 out --->IMG_3225.JPG
my goalMirrocraft1615-ODelivery097.jpgIMG_3180.JPG<--- boat w/ deck and floor
IMG_3229.JPGmy plan
I want a high quality conversion that can fish 1 or two people with ample storage for rods, tackle, etc. I want to add a rod locker. on top, I will store my rods that will be used often, won't be for standing. The other side will be for storing tackle and lifejackets, and maybe a livewell. The casting deck will have a battery hatch, and I may want to add a big hatch, unless it is too structurally complicated. I can just go through the battery hatch if need be. I want the whole deck to be about 3" or so below the lip of the boat. Same with the rod locker and storage compartment. The bench by the main trolling motor will be exposed in the middle. I will move the captain's chair to the middle. The are behind the deck and next to the storage and rod locker is 2' by 6'. That will have 1/2 inch plywood floor with carpet. I may consider a hatch for the battery, but that will likely come later. The front deck will have a pedestal chair, which i currently use.
Plan:
1. Remove current casting deck
2. Sand the lower part of the hull
3. Coat the lower hull in truck bed liner to prevent leaks and damage and noise
4. Frame Casting deck with cardboard
5. Get all necessary hardware
6. Run three 4" x 4" s from bench 2 to front area
7. Add carpet to plywood with glue and staples with overlap
8. Screw plywood deck into the 4" x 4" s
9. Create skeleton for rod locker and casting deck
10. Cover locker with .25" or .5" plywood
11. Carpet rod locker and storage area
12. Make separate compartments for 3700 size boxes, plastics, and live well/extra storage
13. Add front hatch
14. Add front seat
15. Get on the water and try it out!
What do you guys think?
Some specs for the build:
Total length:13.5'
Longest Width: 62"
Transom Width: 52"
Depth at transom: 24"
Transom: 4' x 6" x 1"
Bench: 48" x 10" x 1"
Transom to first bench: 28"
Transom 1 to bench 2: 36"
Bench 2 to existing platform: 36"
Existing platform to bow: 36"
Bench and current deck are 9 inches below the top of the boat.
The captains chair is off centered, but it does not have a hole in the wood.
IMG_3227.JPG<--- floor and deck 1 removed
floor in deck 1 out --->IMG_3225.JPG
my goalMirrocraft1615-ODelivery097.jpgIMG_3180.JPG<--- boat w/ deck and floor
IMG_3229.JPGmy plan
I want a high quality conversion that can fish 1 or two people with ample storage for rods, tackle, etc. I want to add a rod locker. on top, I will store my rods that will be used often, won't be for standing. The other side will be for storing tackle and lifejackets, and maybe a livewell. The casting deck will have a battery hatch, and I may want to add a big hatch, unless it is too structurally complicated. I can just go through the battery hatch if need be. I want the whole deck to be about 3" or so below the lip of the boat. Same with the rod locker and storage compartment. The bench by the main trolling motor will be exposed in the middle. I will move the captain's chair to the middle. The are behind the deck and next to the storage and rod locker is 2' by 6'. That will have 1/2 inch plywood floor with carpet. I may consider a hatch for the battery, but that will likely come later. The front deck will have a pedestal chair, which i currently use.
Plan:
1. Remove current casting deck
2. Sand the lower part of the hull
3. Coat the lower hull in truck bed liner to prevent leaks and damage and noise
4. Frame Casting deck with cardboard
5. Get all necessary hardware
6. Run three 4" x 4" s from bench 2 to front area
7. Add carpet to plywood with glue and staples with overlap
8. Screw plywood deck into the 4" x 4" s
9. Create skeleton for rod locker and casting deck
10. Cover locker with .25" or .5" plywood
11. Carpet rod locker and storage area
12. Make separate compartments for 3700 size boxes, plastics, and live well/extra storage
13. Add front hatch
14. Add front seat
15. Get on the water and try it out!
What do you guys think?
