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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Vermonster's 1972 RichLine Sportsman 14' V
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<blockquote data-quote="Vermonster" data-source="post: 270019" data-attributes="member: 7992"><p>Thanks Spyguy! </p><p></p><p>For the front deck, I actually drilled through the aluminum strip that the seat base is setting. I actually ended up moving the back strip to make sure the bolts went right through the center of it. Those strips are riveted to the framing. All bolts, nuts, and washers are stainless steel.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]39350[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The back bench I attached directly to the boat with 90 degree angle brackets. It's screwed into the 3/4 inch Ply and riveted through the hull (above the waterline but still coated with 3M 5200). One set is tied in with my fire extinguisher mount, and the other is on it's own. Pics below. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]39347[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]39348[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The middle bench I just finished tonight and used 90 degree angle brackets as well, but it's actually riveted to the aluminum seat and screwed to the 1/2 inch ply and a bit through the original aluminum bench. Below is a picture of where it would end up after I finished it:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]39349[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>For treating the wood I usually did 3-4 coats of spar urethane on the top and 2 on the bottom. I'll lose the luxury of the carport/garage pretty soon so more protection for me the better. For the floor - I actually did 4 coats top and bottom (just in case). </p><p></p><p>For extra waterproofing - I opted for Henry's 263 carpet adhesive which is waterproof itself. The carpet will eventually go, but the wood should at least last the life of the carpet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vermonster, post: 270019, member: 7992"] Thanks Spyguy! For the front deck, I actually drilled through the aluminum strip that the seat base is setting. I actually ended up moving the back strip to make sure the bolts went right through the center of it. Those strips are riveted to the framing. All bolts, nuts, and washers are stainless steel. [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1072.JPG"]39350._xfImport[/ATTACH] The back bench I attached directly to the boat with 90 degree angle brackets. It's screwed into the 3/4 inch Ply and riveted through the hull (above the waterline but still coated with 3M 5200). One set is tied in with my fire extinguisher mount, and the other is on it's own. Pics below. [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1091.JPG"]39347._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1092.JPG"]39348._xfImport[/ATTACH] The middle bench I just finished tonight and used 90 degree angle brackets as well, but it's actually riveted to the aluminum seat and screwed to the 1/2 inch ply and a bit through the original aluminum bench. Below is a picture of where it would end up after I finished it: [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_1094.JPG"]39349._xfImport[/ATTACH] For treating the wood I usually did 3-4 coats of spar urethane on the top and 2 on the bottom. I'll lose the luxury of the carport/garage pretty soon so more protection for me the better. For the floor - I actually did 4 coats top and bottom (just in case). For extra waterproofing - I opted for Henry's 263 carpet adhesive which is waterproof itself. The carpet will eventually go, but the wood should at least last the life of the carpet. [/QUOTE]
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