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Captain Ahab's 16' Mirrocraft
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<blockquote data-quote="Captain Ahab" data-source="post: 206870" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>Welded to the ribs would be best but I used SS self taping sheet metal screws with bolt heads and some 5200 I think the beam is around 5' </p><p></p><p>If you are doing the same boat I can offer you some tips - Instead of building a center frame (like I did) just run your aluminum "L" pieces from port to starboard and then brace down to the ribs. We built an elaborate box in the middle that was really a waste of time - it is super strong but turned out not to be necessary and overkill. </p><p></p><p>Are you planning on mounting a pedestal seat? If so, you want to make a 'sandwich" out of aluminum sheet for the base. I use 1/2' plywood for my boat to save weight so i reinforced it with diamond plate anywhere there would be pressure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Captain Ahab, post: 206870, member: 10"] Welded to the ribs would be best but I used SS self taping sheet metal screws with bolt heads and some 5200 I think the beam is around 5' If you are doing the same boat I can offer you some tips - Instead of building a center frame (like I did) just run your aluminum "L" pieces from port to starboard and then brace down to the ribs. We built an elaborate box in the middle that was really a waste of time - it is super strong but turned out not to be necessary and overkill. Are you planning on mounting a pedestal seat? If so, you want to make a 'sandwich" out of aluminum sheet for the base. I use 1/2' plywood for my boat to save weight so i reinforced it with diamond plate anywhere there would be pressure. [/QUOTE]
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