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  1. 02-19-2019, 06:58 PM #1
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    Recessed Tray

    I’ve been wanting to run a recessed tray for my Ultrex, but ran into all sorts structural aluminum under the deck. Anyone ever run into this and find a workaround?
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    #2 02-19-2019, 09:34 PM
    You've done cut the deck?
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    #3 02-19-2019, 10:41 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jkilburg View Post
    I’ve been wanting to run a recessed tray for my Ultrex, but ran into all sorts structural aluminum under the deck. Anyone ever run into this and find a workaround?
    Name your boat model and year, this will get you a better response.
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    #4 02-20-2019, 10:28 AM
    My workaround was to cut it and install the tray20180701_093307.jpg
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    #5 02-20-2019, 06:46 PM
    Nice, you shed a few unnecessary ounces of aluminum structure at the same time!
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    #6 02-20-2019, 11:07 PM
    nice looking tray what brand??
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    #7 02-21-2019, 11:39 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jprovencher80 View Post
    My workaround was to cut it and install the tray20180701_093307.jpg
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    Interesting. I was concerned that I may impact the structural integrity of the boat some.

    For those that asked, this is a 2002 Fisher Marshhawk 175V (Tracker), see the bracing pic below.

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    #8 02-21-2019, 11:41 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Ranger RT View Post
    You've done cut the deck?
    No, just removed it. It's an aluminum deck, and I am working on the wiring right now so I figured what better time to plan out the tray.
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    #9 02-21-2019, 01:57 PM
    what is the name brand of your tray. thanks
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    #10 02-21-2019, 10:07 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by armond View Post
    what is the name brand of your tray. thanks
    It's the Comfortroll Deluxe. I bought it from Hydrilla Gear.
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    #11 02-21-2019, 10:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jkilburg View Post
    Interesting. I was concerned that I may impact the structural integrity of the boat some.

    For those that asked, this is a 2002 Fisher Marshhawk 175V (Tracker), see the bracing pic below.

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    I cut slightly smaller than the template and slowly trimmed away more of the bracing till the tray pressure fit with the bracing. I then riveted the bracing to the aluminum decking below the lip of the tray's trim ring. The trim ring then screws to the decking. I like to think the bracing pushing against the tray below deck, riveting the decking to the brace and the trim ring screwed to the decking adds a decent amount of support. I have no deck flex on it over the summer (installed in July) when I was 350LBS.
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