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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Zubes' 14 ft Alumacraft shallow V
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<blockquote data-quote="Zubes" data-source="post: 240737" data-attributes="member: 3204"><p><strong>pauly399</strong> - I cut the curves with a jigsaw and the straight cuts were made with a circular saw. For measuring the front deck, I made a template out of cardboard. This took a lot of time, but I wanted to make it right. Even after I transferred the template to the wood and cut it out, I still need to make adjustments. I used a belt sander and sanded down the areas that were rubbing until I was happy with how it fit. The belt sander allowed me to angle the edge of the deckto match the angle of the hull.</p><p></p><p><strong>Drewgill</strong> - I believe I used 1/16" as well. I had planned on using 1/8", but after thinking it through I decided the 1/16" would be just fine because the deck is also supported by the seats. I had some extra 1/16" laying around so returned the 1/8" thick piece and saved some $.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zubes, post: 240737, member: 3204"] [b]pauly399[/b] - I cut the curves with a jigsaw and the straight cuts were made with a circular saw. For measuring the front deck, I made a template out of cardboard. This took a lot of time, but I wanted to make it right. Even after I transferred the template to the wood and cut it out, I still need to make adjustments. I used a belt sander and sanded down the areas that were rubbing until I was happy with how it fit. The belt sander allowed me to angle the edge of the deckto match the angle of the hull. [b]Drewgill[/b] - I believe I used 1/16" as well. I had planned on using 1/8", but after thinking it through I decided the 1/16" would be just fine because the deck is also supported by the seats. I had some extra 1/16" laying around so returned the 1/8" thick piece and saved some $. [/QUOTE]
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