So I am doing research on building a deck for this 12 foot jon boat I got. It seems the best way to go is to use aluminum to build the support structure. Where are guys getting the material and how are they making the trusses? Are they typically having a sheet metal shop make these for them or can you buy and cut to desired dimensions? You Tube is your friend! There's sure to be one with answers, or at least a bunch of ideas. I had to replace the deck, because I drilled too many holes in it, didn't seal them well and let it rot.
That's how you learn, I guess. The framing was in good shape. I had painted it and the deck. I replaced the deck in Encapsulated everything in glass resin. Drilled no holes that were not necessary.
Sealed the heck out of them. Expect it to last as long as me. I'm You are season with that. I much prefer reading. I have watched a few and they are helpful. So did you wrap it in the fiberglass mesh product and paint resin over it?
Or just use a resin product and paint it on? If so, what kind? Now with that said we have aluminum fabrication shops everywhere round here that specialize in aluminum boats. Check the grade of aluminum at Home Depot etc. I saw a few bass conversion videos where guys said that their stuff isn't made for support like other "grades" of aluminum.
Home Depot usually sells alloy aluminum. For building some kind of support structure, you want alloy. I suggested as it's more available - at least here - to general customers. My local supplier only carries and For applications that require higher strength, is typically used. Anyhow, other than the deck, I want to attach a seat in the back to the aluminum bench that goes across.
Is it okay to attach directly to the bench or should I have a piece of wood in between the seat base? Have you considered the change of the center of gravity if you build the deck up higher on that boat? I mean my kayak is 14' and not as wide as your jon boat but standing up higher makes a difference in stability for sure. The current distance from the bench to the top is about 6 inches.
I had thought about putting some 2x4s on the middle bench and front bench to raise it but then that would be a lot more work for the platform build. I'm a welder and have access to aluminum materials Its just a hassle to have to weld or bolt everything together and cutting, grinding aluminum is no fun.
I would do like the post above and make sure I sealed the wood well and it will last many many years. Any weight that raises the center of gravity will make the boat less stable. If you add a deck and stand on it, you are raising the center of gravity by a lot. Sometimes this isn't too big of an issue but others it can make the boat almost unusable.
As a quick test, launch the boat and stand on all of the bench seats one at a time and move around side to side to see how your boat reacts. If you put a deck on it, chances are you will be even higher than that making the boat that much more tippy. You can post now and register later.
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Aluminum is nice, light, hard to work with, and expensive. I framed my Lowe with wood when i bought it. Edited May 19, by mcipinkie Add'l info. Posted May 20, Catt 22, Posted May 20, I'm no expert, I just thought I'd mention it. MN Fisher 5, Posted May 20, Check around - there might be a metal seller near you that carries what you need.
Absolutely makes not difference at all, you could use , , or When talking "L" or "T" extrusions the difference in vs is not that huge. Posted May 21, Posted May 22, Are you saying with the deck higher it will make the boat more stable? Join the conversation You can post now and register later. Reply to this topic Insert image from URL. Followers 2. Go to topic listing. Recently Browsing 0 members No registered users viewing this page. Announcements Read This Before Posting!
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