Posted by flboy0638 on 11/10/10 - 9:28 PM
#1
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.
What you guys think?
Posted by flboy0638 on 11/11/10 - 5:26 PM
#2
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.
http://s1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc374/flboy0638/?action=view¤t=front_floor.jpg&t=1289525079313
Edited by flboy0638 on 11/11/10 - 5:26 PM
Posted by wezie on 11/12/10 - 11:18 AM
#3
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.
Seal all drilled holes and use backing washers.
Go fishing!
Posted by msd58 on 11/12/10 - 1:17 PM
#4
Here is pretty good thread that covers the subject recently:
http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=8407