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Storage out of flat bottom bench seat?
Posted on 9/11/17 at 9:30 am
Posted on 9/11/17 at 9:30 am
I have a 1440 alweld with an open floor other than the rear bench. I'd like to open that bench up to keep life jackets, tool box and battery in it.
Any suggestions on how to do this? I've got a decent amount of leftover plywood and 2x4s.
Should it be done from the side or the top of the bench?
Mostly I am having trouble picturing what to do with the inside edges of the lid and the female part of the box if you will (very low hanging fruit). 2x4s along the edge of the lid?
Any suggestions on how to do this? I've got a decent amount of leftover plywood and 2x4s.
Should it be done from the side or the top of the bench?
Mostly I am having trouble picturing what to do with the inside edges of the lid and the female part of the box if you will (very low hanging fruit). 2x4s along the edge of the lid?
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Posted on 9/11/17 at 9:54 am to cbiscuit
I was thinking about doing this as I have almost the exact same type of boat. I was considering cutting an oval in the front of the rear bench, then finishing the edge with some kinda of rubber molding so it won't be a sharp edge. And lust leave it open like you see some aluminum boats have in their front deck.
But, then I read somewhere that there is probably foam inside the bench that would have to be removed in order to use it for storage.
So I kinda just forgot about the idea.
But, then I read somewhere that there is probably foam inside the bench that would have to be removed in order to use it for storage.
So I kinda just forgot about the idea.
Posted on 9/11/17 at 10:48 am to cbiscuit
Tinboats.net has a lot of threads with people doing this exact thing.
Things to keep in mind are that the cross benches are structural in smaller jon boats. You're going to want to reinforce it with something if you're cutting into it. You can use aluminum angle and pop rivets, and it will come out nice if you take your time. Cheap(ish) and you can cut it with wood saws. I would frame the hole with angle and then mount hinges to that.
Removing the foam can be messy but again there will be pics showing you what people have encountered and how they dealt with it. Remember that the foam is in there for a reason and removing it will make your boat less buoyant if shite should hit the fan, and technically you could get a ticket from the coast guard but they aren't really in the habit of boarding 14ft flats.
Things to keep in mind are that the cross benches are structural in smaller jon boats. You're going to want to reinforce it with something if you're cutting into it. You can use aluminum angle and pop rivets, and it will come out nice if you take your time. Cheap(ish) and you can cut it with wood saws. I would frame the hole with angle and then mount hinges to that.
Removing the foam can be messy but again there will be pics showing you what people have encountered and how they dealt with it. Remember that the foam is in there for a reason and removing it will make your boat less buoyant if shite should hit the fan, and technically you could get a ticket from the coast guard but they aren't really in the habit of boarding 14ft flats.
Posted on 9/11/17 at 11:40 am to cbiscuit
They had a thread a while back on this same thing. I put all my build info where I built a storage on the front. I didn't want to take that much foam out of the back for the reason of structural support and sound. It added some weight to the front which helped with porpoiseing with the 40 I got. I will try and find that thread
Posted on 9/11/17 at 1:37 pm to cbiscuit
Posted on 9/11/17 at 2:37 pm to cbiscuit
Hatch Lids Site I think you'll find what your looking for here.
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This post was edited on 9/11/17 at 2:38 pm
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