Hull thickness

[ericcarr2000]

Could someone tell me how thick the hull is on my 87 larson DC 190?
Thank you...

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Hull thickness

probably not...... If you can elaborate as to why you want to know the thickness then there is a good chance we can help..... the thickness will vary depending one where you look at it.... anywhere from maybe 3/8" to 3"

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Hull thickness

Welcome to iboats!

Thickness of the hull? Are you mounting something? Or a repair? If so where?

Larson has had some decent construction methods and yes in places (in the keel) it can be quite thick.......

 

[Bondo]

Re: Hull thickness

Ayuh,.. Depending on exactly Where you drill a hole,...
I'd expect to find from 3/16ths" to 1/2"...

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Hull thickness

unless it's the transom..... then would be closer to 3"

 

[ericcarr2000]

Re: Hull thickness

Hey shipmates,
Thanks for all the responses. The reason im asking is because im going to be installing a few hull windows on my 87 larson dc 190, so before I drilled into it, I thought id get some info on how thick I could expect it to be. The windows themselves are going to be installed just as you enter the cabin part where the hull starts to go down towards the water, not the top part.
ANY information would be greately appreciated.
Thanks again.

 

[ericcarr2000]

Re: Hull thickness

Also, Could anyone tell me if im able to put a transmission in my 87 larson dc 190?

 

[ericcarr2000]

Re: Hull thickness

So could any one tell me about how thick the hull is on my larson dc190?
Im looking to install a few hull windows on her...

 

[Bondo]

Re: Hull thickness

So could any one tell me about how thick the hull is on my larson dc190?
Im looking to install a few hull windows on her...

Ayuh,... See post #4...

 

[Snobike Mike]

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Also, Could anyone tell me if im able to put a transmission in my 87 larson dc 190?

Huh?

 

[ericcarr2000]

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Bond-o, I ve had peoiple tell me it could be around 3 inches also. Alls im lookin to do is install a few hull windows on her.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Hull thickness

I said up to 3 before you told us where you were cutting.... the transom could be 3" but for where you are cutting up to 1/2".... not thick

 

[Bondo]

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Bond-o, I ve had peoiple tell me it could be around 3 inches also. Alls im lookin to do is install a few hull windows on her.

Ayuh,... My Bad,... Sorry,... didn't realize you wanted 'em in the transom...

Anywhere remotely ressembling a cabin, I would expect to see 3/16" to 1/2" Max...
Most portales are adjustably mounted from 1" to near nothing...

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Hull thickness

Eric... this is probably going to hurt your feelings a little and I am truly sorry for that but I don't believe you are any where near as mechanically inclined as you think you are and from the posts I've seen of yours you probably don't need to be trying to install windows in your hull.... I make no claim to be psychic and this is just gut feeling based on seeing folks get in over their head on a bunch of projects..... Please don't be offended but I think you should just enjoy this boat and stop trying to re engineer it.....

If you choose to go ahead with your windows get a drill and you will know in just a couple seconds how thick it is.

 

[ericcarr2000]

Re: Hull thickness

Oh smoke, you know absolutely NOTHING about me do you. I am very mechanically inclined, like I said before, so when you say that im not, you are sooo wrong. Look, alls I wanted to know is the hull thickness BEFORE I got started. I didnt post on here to get criticized. You ever heard of the saying, If you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything at all? This is the 1st boat ive ever owned so I was looking for answers from someone who might know a little about boating, but I can see Im just gonna have to figure it out on my own...

 

[Bob_VT]

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Well....... stop getting frustrated.... people are trying to help.

Where exactly would you like to mount these windows...picture? Normally windows for marine purpose have a male and a female flange that needs to be caulked with 3m4200. The flanges "usually will cover a wide range of depth from as little at .080" and up for hull thickness.

Is this a cuddy cabin boat? There are some places/cases that are NOT practical to mount a window due to stress. Improperly placed a cut for a window could cause a hull to fail or split.

Where did you plan on purchasing a window?

and to answer your other question...... no you can not install a transmission as an afterthought in an 18 foot boat w/o MAJOR structural work and re-design.

 

[ericcarr2000]

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Bob, 1st off Im not the one getting all bent out of shape. smoke told me I didnt know anything about being mechanically inclined. He doesnt even know who I am now does he. I am an A.S.E. mechanic, on automobiles any way. This is my 1st boat ive ever owned, so I was just looking for some suggestions. So when sopmeone says something about me personally, im gonna defend my self, ok.
2nd, yes it is a cuddy cabin boat, a 20 foot one, not an 18 footer, its a Larson DC 190. Im gonna be installing these in the same place as was offered from the factory. I found out the guy I bought this from opted out of getting these when he originally bought it.
Also, lets just forget about the transmission thing, Don helped me out on this one, thanks Don.

 

[Greg Mrozinski]

Re: Hull thickness

Okay everybody take a deep breath. And exhale! Good!

Eric,

Smoke, Bond-o and Bob have extensive knowledge in boat restoration and repair. It is sometimes difficult to assess the questions and their intent based upon how they are worded. Please don't take offense here. These guys just want to help. One thing we all try to stress here is pictures. Pictures help us help you much more. Cutting and mounting ports in a factory location is no big deal really but we didn't get that from your first post. So work with us a little bit, maybe show us some pictures and we can help you. Visit the forums here and enjoy.

 

[smokeonthewater]

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Calm down Eric.... I didn't say anything to be mean and you haven't said anything to prove me wrong.... After all any monkey can get an ase certification with a written test. The questions led me to believe that you had a good chance of getting in over your head.... I PLAINLY stated that it was just a gut feeling.... Maybe it isn't so but sheesh dude you should be able to tell in an instant that that part of the hull isn't 3" thick...

Maybe you are a complete whiz... All I have to go on so far are the things you have typed on here.... You do NOT need to defend yourself as I have no intentions of attacking you.... that's why I appologized for the harsh sound of my words before typing them.... These questions of yours are something I would have asked 25 years ago and at that time I would have stood a real chance of messing up... That said there are plenty of times that I could have saved ALOT of headache if someone had told me I was getting in over my head...

Trust me I have no animosity toward you and if it turned out that you were near me I would gladly offer to grab some tools and come help you do this for no more than a cheeseburger as payment....

If I figured you wrong then hey sorry.... Show me how wrong I was and I promise I'll only be happy for you. you know what they say "bring it don't sing it"

If you truly are up to the task we will all gladly help you as much as possible but you are going to need to learn to include far more details and turn off the emotions.... You are absolutely not going to always like what you hear but snapping back at the very people who are trying to help will cost you in the long run

 

[ericcarr2000]

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This is the 1st time any ones asked for pictures, besides, where else would you put port holes any way. Smoke, not any MONKEY can get an A.S.E. certification. Like I said before, this is the absolutely 1st boat ive EVER owned, or worked on, so If It seems some of my questions are "dumb", then just give me the benefit of the doubt would ya, like I said, Im a dummy when it comes to this boat stuff. I dont know what the thickness of a boat hull should be sheesh.
With this said, thanks for all the help and I do appreciate all the helpfull info from those whom gave it.