laxtond
Member
Hey guys, new to the forums but I've been browsing and getting some ideas/inspiration regarding my current project.. a 14' (13'9") v bottom. I got it a 5hp, 27lb minn kota, and some other assorted goodies off craigslist. I'll do a full project thread eventually but right now I'm at the stage where I could use some ideas. I've been completely stripping the outside paint and inside paint (only around the rivets and seems on the inside).
My question is.. What should I do regarding the wavy dented hull (as pictured below). I've tried straightening with a couple ball peen hammers (and dolly on opposite side)but I'm just getting dings. When I got the boat it had a piece of carpeted wood adding support and keeping the aluminum from flexing. My idea, if nothing else can be done, is to add some support but with something that adds utility such as pole holders, cup holder, mount for fish finder or the like.
The black stripes are poorly done, already wavy, and make the dents looks worse than the probably are.
My main concern is going to be stability followed by appearance. I am putting a great deal of work into this boat and want it to be something I can be proud to be in/show.
If anyone has any suggestion I'm all ears!
Thanks in advance.
My question is.. What should I do regarding the wavy dented hull (as pictured below). I've tried straightening with a couple ball peen hammers (and dolly on opposite side)but I'm just getting dings. When I got the boat it had a piece of carpeted wood adding support and keeping the aluminum from flexing. My idea, if nothing else can be done, is to add some support but with something that adds utility such as pole holders, cup holder, mount for fish finder or the like.
The black stripes are poorly done, already wavy, and make the dents looks worse than the probably are.
My main concern is going to be stability followed by appearance. I am putting a great deal of work into this boat and want it to be something I can be proud to be in/show.
If anyone has any suggestion I'm all ears!
Thanks in advance.