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  1. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Two pcs. 1-1/2” angle welded and bolted into spot , doesn’t look like much…. We put 1200 pounds on this platform today and no creak/crack and anything (ya I could’ve done better, this is what I can do) Plus I welded everywhere , floors, walls. Console, leaning post. Used an entire spool of...
  2. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Welding time!!!!!
  3. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    My dad restored the ladder steps for me, the old teak he glued sanded and re oiled. Ready for another 30+ years? I made sure the kids knew grandpa redid them for us.
  4. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Big step done today , now to reinforce transomon the inside, get all the interior carpeted wood fastened and mount that dang two stroke!!!!!!
  5. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Here’s why I went Sika flex 291 , maybe not as permanent as 3m 5200, still has great strength, and $$$. 3m $49. Sikaflex $15 (Canadian $)
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    Center console project

  7. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Hope nobody minds all the pictures, I really wanna remember this build. Can’t wait to hear that two stroke v6 rip
  8. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    In yellow is where more aluminum bracing is being welded in. $700 in carpet…… worlds gone to 💩
  9. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

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    Center console project

  11. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    It will be really low rear entry, And today I finally finished all the carpeted interior pcs, all 40+ of them…
  12. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    I prefer the low entry , 100% it would be stronger if straight across / full transom. I’m looking for a 24 foot aluminum for the next build and yes all the “coulda/shoulda/woulda” will be included.. learn every step along the way My first build was a 16’ Starcraft , but it was a pain the...
  13. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    There’s going to be a lot of motor hanging off, plus me standing on the swim platform/motor bracket. Definitely need to hit up my aluminum supplier
  14. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    In the design stage right now (stare at it while smoking and drinking). Adding aluminum for sure, two more 45 degree braces all welded in, is the plan. I just held the motor bracket behind the boat, what a beast Cannot wait to hang this motor and rig everything
  15. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Thanks, it’s been extremely time consuming but hopefully soon rewarding……. You think the bracket is cool, Wait until you see the motor………. Here’s a hint. TRP
  16. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Picked up a beauty 20” setback outboard motor bracket for 10 % price of new. Now to sand, prime, paint and mount…….. I can’t wait
  17. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Ready for graphics
  18. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Little man stapled the 1st piece I’ll call him in on the last one too.
  19. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    And the carpeting begins…. 40 pcs total to glue and staple 25pcs done so far, 2500 staples later…….
  20. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    1st coat after primer Medium blue tremclad rolled and brush.
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