V hull front bow deck picture request

Weldorthemagnificent said:

10’ is pretty small. Deck would make it tippy like crazy imo.


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Weldorthemagnificent said:

I recommend laying a piece of board across the seats and trying it before building anything. I have an 11ft v hull and when I get in, I step right in the middle. It won’t flip if I step off center but it really leans! Maybe it works for some folks but I don’t recommend decks/storage on anything smaller than a 14. 10-12 ft boats are light car topper/ back of truck boats meant for just that. Any additional weight or change in center of gravity usually has a negative effect in my experience.


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Weldorthemagnificent said:

I beach my little boat a lot. It’s crazy tippy when sitting on the center keel. I couldn’t imagine trying to step on to a platform.
These little boats are great for their intended purpose


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Weldorthemagnificent said:

Thanks. I gave it a paint job and new seats last winter. Used it for a couple small lakes and as a second boat on a fishing trip with my sons.
I am a fan however, if drop in floors. I have made a few over the years. This boat currently doesn’t have any. I just rip a couple stringers so the floor board doesn’t sag in the middle and screw to them down through the floor board. Makes it nice to step into and is nice for standing up. Not that I stand much in a small boat unless I’m alone.


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bikerider said:

Weldorthemagnificent said:

10’ is pretty small. Deck would make it tippy like crazy imo.


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I neglected to mention in my first post that it would not be stood on to cast but used as a step for people and dogs to get into the boat more easily, and provide a bit of covered storage.

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GYPSY400 said:

bikerider said:

Weldorthemagnificent said:

10’ is pretty small. Deck would make it tippy like crazy imo.


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I neglected to mention in my first post that it would not be stood on to cast but used as a step for people and dogs to get into the boat more easily, and provide a bit of covered storage.

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It can be done, and I would Do the same for storage purposes.
What you need is a way to fasten the deck right at the bow, probably near the hardware for the u bolt for the winch pull ( if it has one).
To avoid drilling holes in the hull I would get some good epoxy and glue some aluminum angle iron about 8-10" down each side from the bow, the build off that to the bench with 1/2" plywood.

When you do your hatch door, make sure it's very strong supported underneath.. I made the mistake of only doing minimal support and then someone fell through after it was stepped on a few times.

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bikerider said:

GYPSY400 said:

bikerider said:

I neglected to mention in my first post that it would not be stood on to cast but used as a step for people and dogs to get into the boat more easily, and provide a bit of covered storage.

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It can be done, and I would Do the same for storage purposes.
What you need is a way to fasten the deck right at the bow, probably near the hardware for the u bolt for the winch pull ( if it has one).
To avoid drilling holes in the hull I would get some good epoxy and glue some aluminum angle iron about 8-10" down each side from the bow, the build off that to the bench with 1/2" plywood.

When you do your hatch door, make sure it's very strong supported underneath.. I made the mistake of only doing minimal support and then someone fell through after it was stepped on a few times.

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You know, that was my initial thought actually. I had pictured the deck resting on top of the front bench seat and somehow mounted to the threads from the front eyelet. That's good thinking on the bracing. Most of the builds I've found have a solid 2x4 brace setup. That would be a shame to do all that work and step right through it. Did you end up using 2x4 bracing on yours?

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