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Anyone ever "built up" the underside of the bow of a newport whaler in preparation for a trolling motor install?
I removed my rails an it is too thin under there. Was thinking of glassing in some wood in the underside of that area. A through bolt that goes through my hull does not work for me, but I do not mind through bolting through the bow deck.
the following area circled in black is the area I am going to glass in. On the underside. Tell me what you guys think...You might have to read the 1st post again.
I have never seen one of these decks; however if I were concerned about the strength, I would bond a piece of plywood beneath the deck.
If the area you want to reinforce is flat, a piece of 1/4 inch aluminum set into 5200 caulk would be just great.
1/2" + . Shaped to fit the bottom of the deck, sealed and set into epoxy with cloth and resin around it or sealed and set into 5200 or 4200. Actually, I would most likely use the latter method. Much less grinding and upside down work.
Make it as large as you feel necessary.
