Aluminum boat subfloor framing for Tiny Boats: Budget build Ep.3

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[benhightowerv]

I have a 14x48 Smoker Craft Alaskan that was completely gutted before I got it. I've been going back and forth on the sub floor and this is my answer. I probably won't pour foam but I will fill with pink foam.
Super excited to see this build progress.

[emiekaee]

This video is exactly what i was looking for and it is helping me out a lot. I got a quicksilver 4.10 V hull and it is gonna be my first build. I am a bit anxious to start but thanks to your videos i'm gonna do it!
Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[hawleyr]

This series is exactly what I was looking for. I just picked up a 14' Mirrocraft Vhull right before it started snowing here and been itching to get started. It is really cool to have a detailed series going through the process, as this is my 1st boat and have alot more confidence than I had a couple weeks ago. Thanks!

[mikencrew]

This video is SUPER helpful. I have a very similar boat to this one and I turn to you to make it a nice bass boat. Keep up the great work my man!

[williamwheaton]

I do like the slowed down process of this! I’m currently trying to finish my 1870 Big Jon V that I’ve done once and then decided this last fall after the tournament season was over to rip into again! I think I found where I slacked the last time, and definitely improved areas. I also added about a foot to my front deck. I’ve got everything framed, and I’ve got most of my wiring redone, I’ve added some more lighting, I now just need to make it up to get my hatch lids from Nate, I only live about an hour and half from his shop! I will doing my deck in turf this time as well. And I’ve definitely added more foam to mine this time around. I went with the pink board though, because it is a flat bottom and my subfloor I didn’t take too high up to allow room for deeper compartments, so I didn’t want any water just sitting on the pour foam!

[chainsawmiller]

I am starting my first build with a 14' valco. I am learning alot from your chanel, thank you. I'll be ordering a kit as well

[troyelliott]

Incredible, am a huge fan of your work, thank you, very Building a community. Brilliant.

[erikbangerter]

great videos! making my own tiny boat and you and your experiences have helped a lot!

[FranksDIY]

Nice job guys . I've seen this before but ill be starting my upgrades soon and this was helpful

[alanroberts]

Looks great u can put a door or hatch down middle to vacuum debris or water if middle channel isn’t foamed and just sides are foamed

[hammer]

Nice job! Yours looks way cleaner than the one a did. I used a very similar method on my 14' v-bottom. But mine had a transition from vertical spines in the back to horizontal (like your boat) in the front that made it a little more tricky to lay out and level properly. The back was easy, the front section was an absolute bear to frame so that it would be level with the back framing. In front I used angle aluminum much the same as you did (but I used square tubing for the main beam (for strength) along with angle on the sides of it (to give it some extra width) and then tied in some angle like you did from the spines to the center main beam). Unfortunately I don't have those nice power tools you do, so I had to use hand tools to cut and rivet. It was a pain in the hands (and a55). Yours is shaping up to be a great build. Looking forward to seeing it progress.

[stonedk]

I like this! im doing the same on mu quicksilver 450SX at the moment!!! big thumps up!!

[gregred]

Pan out the bottom and leave the middle channel for water drainage. The pour foam on the pan section. I would leave the 4 inch middle part without any for a drain and for my wires and other stuff to run.

[maddgoatee]

Looking great there. I have similar boat style with those ribs. Water exiting thru and to the back is a head scratcher. Maybe making holes thru the ribs down the middle. Curious to see what you come up with.

[adamvanselous]

I love your channel just started my 14 Mirrocraft project

[sinelocum]

Such a cool build. I love this whole approach. Such a nice ride in a v-bottom, and especially love the deep bow on some of the older Lund v-bottom skiffs. That said I’m looking for a flat-bottom 1648, or maybe even a 1752 or 1852, to build. It makes sense what you’re saying about storage space, plus it seems like the flat-bottoms are less likely to get hung up on stuff in skinny water. Also I want to put space for a small berthing area towards the stern for overnight hunting trips when I’m not using it for fishing, so I’d like a few extra feet of length.

Hey I’m curious about something - some boatbuilders caution against the use of a level when working on boats. They instead talk about using squares, compass calipers, dividers, triangles, rulers, contour gauges, and other tools like that to ensure precision and uniformity. Is the boat on a level work surface? Are the port and starboard gunwales are precisely level from bow to stern? How is she riding in the water? Does she sit flat, or does she list to one side?

[FAKE-NAME]

My thoughts on the foam....do it tarps are cheap to keep it covered plus I'd like to see how you deal with directing the water around and sealing the edges of the deck(if it gets sealed). Also like you already explained the foam will help with vibrations from the waves.

[fabianbird]

This helped me out a lot I have similar haul vhaul Lund boat

[daltybell]

Thank you!! I am wanting to "modify" my v hull.

[eugeniodr]

I have been watching your videos to gain strength and venture into that change, I have a Lowen 1667 model 2000. My question is: How long have your modifications lasted due to the pop rivets, and if these modifications affect the floor or the magazines by loosening them or making Are there cracks in the floor? Thank you, greetings from Mexico (Tampico, Tamps)