justwannafish Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 Hey I'm looking for some DIY instruction to help me make and install a casting deck on a 12' aluminum boat I picked up a few weeks ago. Does anyone know of a decent site with some helpful info? Or have any plans from one they've done themselves? I'm putting money away over the winter so I can get it built and ready to go for as soon as I can next season!! Pretty excited! Any help is appreciated Thanks a lot!!
Dabluz Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 Hey I'm looking for some DIY instruction to help me make and install a casting deck on a 12' aluminum boat I picked up a few weeks ago. Does anyone know of a decent site with some helpful info? Or have any plans from one they've done themselves? I'm putting money away over the winter so I can get it built and ready to go for as soon as I can next season!! Pretty excited! Any help is appreciated Thanks a lot!! /quote] I don't think you will need plans if it is just for a casting deck. How big do you want the deck? I would think that the easiest method would be to just apply a sheet of 3/4 inch plywood over the seats. Maybe a bit of reinforcement between the seats. However, a 12 foot aluminum boat is very light and tipsy. The higher off the bottom of the boat you get, the tipsier it will be. Maybe a platform just off the bottom. Maybe about 3 inches off the bottom center line.
justwannafish Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Posted January 23, 2012 Okay thanks for the advice I might just lay some ply to flatten the bottom out. I'll post pics once it's done
paul_614 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 I would second the idea of making a flat bottom
JCRG Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) tinboats.net Lots of info on there Edited January 23, 2012 by JCRG
danbouck Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 Just lay ply on the floor. If you raise it on the front it may become unstable.
Fishnwire Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 There's an article in this month's Ontario Out of Doors about that. It doesn't tell you a whole lot (like most of their articles) but might be worth a look.
JustinHoffman Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 @justwannafish - I wrote a feature article in the latest issue of Ontario OUT OF DOORS magazine. It covers the basics of plywood selection, framework size, screws, carpeting, etc. It also offers tips on carpet, livewells, bilge pumps and bow-mounts/electronics. Should be a good starting point. I also shot a companion video that you may find useful: If you have any questions, just shoot me a note. @fishNwire - Always love to hear comments (both good and bad) on what your experience is with the magazine. Any comments feel free to direct them to the Editor-in-Chief, John Kerr: [email protected] Best way to let us know how we are doing - or what improvements need to be made. In terms of the article I wrote - I wanted to cover all of the basics (not just deck building) for giving your aluminum boat a makeover. Obviously, space constraints doesn't always allow us to go into in-depth detail on every topic we cover, but I think this piece does give the newbie "boat builder" some great starting points. Good Fishing, Justin
Lunker777 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) http://www.tinboats.net/forum/index.php Decked out my 15ft tinny a few years back..... there is NO better place for help on this topic ! Edited January 23, 2012 by Lunker777
cjgraham Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 Check out last months issue of Ontario out of doors. There is a big spread on revamping the old tinny
biggs Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 I think I would just flatten the bottom out also but that Ontario out of Doors article and youtube video are helpful, worth a look.
Raf Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 I hear there's an article in OOD which may or may not be helpful.
Rizzo Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 I hear there's an article in OOD what's an OOD? But on a totally unrelated manner I would suggest looking at Ontario out of Doors
irishfield Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) I hear there's an article in OOD which may or may not be helpful. Except for the part about using pressure treated wood.. sorry Justin. Edited January 24, 2012 by irishfield
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 personally, i'd watch what you put in a 12 foot tinny. it doesn't take much weight to be plowing water in small boats.
justwannafish Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks guys Definitely helpful I'll post some before and after pics in the spring when it's all done Can't wait to get out in my first tinny!
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