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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Reed's 1542 Alumacraft Swamp Sled.
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<blockquote data-quote="reedjj" data-source="post: 192556" data-attributes="member: 4585"><p>I also finally got the nerve to cut a hole in my center bench to mount the cranking battery. The box had a template on the inside to trace a line to cut the hole. I drilled the inside of the four corners of the traced line and used a jugsaw to cut the alum. It cut it very easily. Alot easier than plywood. The foam in the seat does not affect the cutting at all.</p><p></p><p>Once I cut the alum then the real work started. I had to dig out the foam. WHAT A MESS. I used a small shovel and then a filet knife (which I broke). I also carved out a tunnel for the wires. Then I dropped the battery box in the hole and put the batt in. Next I put a bead of marine silicone around the hole and pressed the hatch onto it, and srewed it into place. I also ran a bead of silicone around the outside of it once it was installed. I think its a pretty good job. Tomorrow I need to drive to the car wash and vacume all the little pieces of styrofoam I couldn't get out by had.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="reedjj, post: 192556, member: 4585"] I also finally got the nerve to cut a hole in my center bench to mount the cranking battery. The box had a template on the inside to trace a line to cut the hole. I drilled the inside of the four corners of the traced line and used a jugsaw to cut the alum. It cut it very easily. Alot easier than plywood. The foam in the seat does not affect the cutting at all. Once I cut the alum then the real work started. I had to dig out the foam. WHAT A MESS. I used a small shovel and then a filet knife (which I broke). I also carved out a tunnel for the wires. Then I dropped the battery box in the hole and put the batt in. Next I put a bead of marine silicone around the hole and pressed the hatch onto it, and srewed it into place. I also ran a bead of silicone around the outside of it once it was installed. I think its a pretty good job. Tomorrow I need to drive to the car wash and vacume all the little pieces of styrofoam I couldn't get out by had. [/QUOTE]
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