having a removable deck built for my 1754 beavertail by a guy who does work on the side in Henry, IL. I have a few questions:
Can I have the deck rest on the rails without fear of stress cracking the hull? If no, what are recommendations for bracing to the floor?
Can I drill holes in the rail cap to pin it to the hull? Or is the ratchet strap way the preferred method?
What Square tubing size should I use?
What thickness floor should I use?
how do you recommend the deck be laid out in regards to the bracing?
https://www.explorebeavertail.com/product/17-custom-aluminum-boat/ this is the boat I have. I want the deck to follow the lines of the gunnel. Roughly a 72"x72"square with an added 18" point to meet the bow point. (shape of a drawn house)... Back of deck would be between the front 2 seats in the pic.
Can I have the deck rest on the rails without fear of stress cracking the hull? If no, what are recommendations for bracing to the floor?
Can I drill holes in the rail cap to pin it to the hull? Or is the ratchet strap way the preferred method?
What Square tubing size should I use?
What thickness floor should I use?
how do you recommend the deck be laid out in regards to the bracing?
https://www.explorebeavertail.com/product/17-custom-aluminum-boat/ this is the boat I have. I want the deck to follow the lines of the gunnel. Roughly a 72"x72"square with an added 18" point to meet the bow point. (shape of a drawn house)... Back of deck would be between the front 2 seats in the pic.