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Hi
I've started on my deck extension, Tm tray and going to replace the carpet. I look at others extensions and didn't see anything like mine. So here's my try at it.
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Lookin good, I also have need of deck extension for a similar deck on my 94 Stratos. I hope you plan on putting up photo's of finished job. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif
Looks like your off to a good start. How did you anchor the platform to the boat?
I'd like to put a similar setup in my Procraft.
I've not anchor it yet, may not have to. I started out going to use a single lid, and mess up cutting out the open. Got another sheet of 3/4" plywood and done some desgin change, so now I'm going to have 2 lids. It's was a job trying to cut the angles for the sides to match.
The first try of the box
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The 2nd desgin
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Here's the cut out of the TM tray, took several times of figuring out the sizes of the different trays, before I figure out were I wanted it. going to line the front live well with foam and make it a cooler.
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very nice job!
Looks great so far....can't wait to see more progress pics http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
Nice Job Brother, Can't wait to see it done.. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
Looks great! Keep the pics coming! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif
Let's see some more pic's plesae. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
Looks good but how thick is that plywood? Is it going to be a drop in or a keep in? Only reason I ask is because of the weight, and the 150 on the back. Don't know how much it takes to get the Astro up on the pad before/after. Just wondering about the performance hit if any.
I used 3/4" plywood, because of some of the angle's I thought it would help with the support. Without the lids or carpet I can lift it in or out standing beside the boat. I know it'll be heaver with the carpet. It is desgined to set in, but i can screw it down if needed.
Also learned something tonight.
1. When cutting the carpet for the lids, after you mark the edge to cut, cut on the outside of the line so you won't have a gap on the edge.
2. For the lid to fit good, you need to carpet the box first, then cut the lid where it's 1/2" shorter on side, and on side with hinge it needs to be 3/4" shorter then the opening. (20oz carpet)
This will help so you don't need to cut the lid after you have carpet glue on top, even it you pull the carpet back before cutting, it can get cut with the saw.(don't ask how i know ) http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/doh.gif I thought I had the sizes of the lids down. Tommorrow I'll clean off the new glue and but more carpet back on the lids.
As far as getting on plane I'll have to wait to try, takes about 4 seconds to get on plane now.
Rick
Here some more of the deck ext
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Here's the Glue
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Still going to finish the inside of the box.
Rick
Here's a shot of one of the lids cut out with room for the carpet.
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Here's what we got done today.
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Still have to glue the edges down, but wanted to see how the extension looked in place.
Rick
looks as good as if the factory did it! I like that so much better, that open area always ages the boats from that era.
Great job, it looks factory with the fit and finish.
Looks good brother. I taught you well http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
OK rdf, now how or what will you put in so that the doors stay level with the top of the carpet? Just curious. Great Job.;