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Questions for fabricators?

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#1 ·
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.
 
#31 ·
I also had a Beavertail 1754 setup for bowfishing and loved it, the tall sides and simple layout make it great for walking around. I had a flush deck and set it right on the edges/gunnels and had no issues (didn't run any verticle supports to the floor). Ran it this way for 2 years and it worked great.
 
#35 ·
Picking it up today!!!!
Have removable grab bar with hooks to hang bow when ya gotta have both hands to get them off the arrow. Also have battery box built. Going under the deck. Strapped to the eyes welded to the face of the deck.

Just need to wire in the lights and troller, paint the legs and lay the hydroturf. Should a sweet little rig!
 

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#43 ·
they work like a charm. noticeable difference with the amount of light NOT being shined into the treetops. all of those lumens are getting pumped straight into the water. Overall impressed with the performance, initial durability and cost.