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I will be installing a false floor, casting deck and bulwarks for dry storage/foam in my jon boat soon. I would really really like to do it right the first time because aluminum is spendy and my OCD won't let me live with gross mistakes. :LOL2: What's a good, cheap material to use for templates...

I found this at Lowe’s today, it’s an oil based enamel that is tintable. I was there to check out the Rustoleum Topside marine paint(oil based enamel), but it’s not tintable. The staff recommended the Valspar as an alternative. Looking to hear from someone who has experience with either of these...

Took my new to me 1950s Lone Star Corsair out for a leak test with my 8 year old son yesterday. Went great! First time in the boat, paddled around for about an hour and a half. Only had maybe 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water come in. Very stable also, able to stand easily on all the benches, decks should...

Doing research to add a false floor and forward deck my 14’ Lone Star Corsair. I want to use aluminum due to weight savings. Will I need to anneal the 6061 in order to bend 90*? At most, I think I will have an 18” span between supports. Can I get away with thinner material than .100? Thanks, Shell

I was given a 14' aluminum semi-V boat yesterday by my older brother. It needs the transom board replaced and could use some TLC, but has no leaks. I'm excited to get it, will make a great project and a cool fishing boat for my 8 year old son and I to use in the Atchafalaya Basin. He said it is...