Decking

lunder · Mar 30, 2014

I am going to be putting sheet aluminum down for my deck, in my 18ft Alaskan Lund. I'm thinking .080. My joist are 16 centers and are aluminum as well. I will be putting cleats on the side of the boat between the joists. Right now I have 5 quarter wood that people put in porches (heavy I know). It has a 25hp tiller, I'm looking for a 40 or 50hp tiller. With my set up right now I can do about 20mph.

FerrisBueller · Mar 31, 2014

By swapping out the wood for aluminum and a 25hp for a 40-50 you are going to be flying! That will be really nice!

lunder · Mar 31, 2014

That's kinda what I was thinking.

lunder · Apr 20, 2014

So I went ahead and took out all the water logged foam and replaced it. I also took out all the wood (decking, rod locker tops). I put ¼ inch sheet aluminum. With still the same 25hp motor I gained 5mph. I am very happy with the outcome!

lunder · May 1, 2014

I found a deal on a 50hp 4 stroke. I now do 32 mph

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