I purchased the listed boat the other day. After one run at the lake for troubleshooting a minor engine problem (fingers crossed) I have noticed the wood floors aren't all sturdy and breaking down as I've had a door or two fall apart already.
A few ???'s
Is there anyone out there that knows how these Northwood boats are put together at the factory meaning do they have brackets that the wood floor either screws or rivets to when being installed before being covered with the outdoor carpet. I've seen plastic floors that are hard similar to like composite decks. Is this possible for a replacement with slip resistance? I have mechanical experience along with welding and fabrication as well. I have experience in rolling around in cow and pig post welding, repairing wrecks, stretching them.
Helped my dad build 3 boats over the years as a kid in Hawaii. Went from the first being a flying bridge 28 footer in the 80's to the 20ft Boston Whaler he built and sold and lastly a flat bottom boat. He lived by the motto that old sailors never die they just get a little dingy. He is retired Navy so the motto goes with the territory I guess. I have the drive. I know to use Marine grade plywood but what would I need to do such as sealing the areas I cut?? Any other tips, etc??
Any ideas on where I can find the NMMA Capacity Info on this boat as well since the tag mounted on the steering column has faded and the numbers are faded as well.
Would it be possible to make this boat more floatable, i.e. more foam or anything to help it be more sturdy, etc?? I know I've asked alot of questions but I'm trying to keep my brain drain to minimum so work does me good when I can due to back pain, etc. I have a 14yr old son who'll be helping dad and learning some of the stuff i learned from dad as well with the exception we aren't in Hawaii which is the bad part because that's where I learned with my father. Just passing on a little of the tradition.
A good solid material that I can work with would be good.
A few ???'s
Is there anyone out there that knows how these Northwood boats are put together at the factory meaning do they have brackets that the wood floor either screws or rivets to when being installed before being covered with the outdoor carpet. I've seen plastic floors that are hard similar to like composite decks. Is this possible for a replacement with slip resistance? I have mechanical experience along with welding and fabrication as well. I have experience in rolling around in cow and pig post welding, repairing wrecks, stretching them.
Helped my dad build 3 boats over the years as a kid in Hawaii. Went from the first being a flying bridge 28 footer in the 80's to the 20ft Boston Whaler he built and sold and lastly a flat bottom boat. He lived by the motto that old sailors never die they just get a little dingy. He is retired Navy so the motto goes with the territory I guess. I have the drive. I know to use Marine grade plywood but what would I need to do such as sealing the areas I cut?? Any other tips, etc??
Any ideas on where I can find the NMMA Capacity Info on this boat as well since the tag mounted on the steering column has faded and the numbers are faded as well.
Would it be possible to make this boat more floatable, i.e. more foam or anything to help it be more sturdy, etc?? I know I've asked alot of questions but I'm trying to keep my brain drain to minimum so work does me good when I can due to back pain, etc. I have a 14yr old son who'll be helping dad and learning some of the stuff i learned from dad as well with the exception we aren't in Hawaii which is the bad part because that's where I learned with my father. Just passing on a little of the tradition.
A good solid material that I can work with would be good.
