Floor Replacement Help

[Coolwater II]

I am replacing the floor in my 14' Smokercraft. How do I cut the "arc" for the bow section? The stern is obviously easier. Can I somehow make a template? Struggling with this.<br /><br />Thanks for your help.

 

[Laddies]

Re: Floor Replacement Help

use two peices of cardboard 1 for each side and scribe them one a protractor, then fasten them togather with a staple at the bow and use as a pattern

 

[Bondo]

Re: Floor Replacement Help

Use a String to find a Center Line.......<br />Measure to each side, at known intervals,+ Lay it out......Dot to Dot.........<br /><br />Make a Pattern out of Cardboard, Do a Test Fit,+ Transfer it to your Wood...........<br /><br />Throw it In,+ See If you got it Right.......<br /><br />Just Remember, If you cut it Too Big,.. You can Trim it..........<br />If you cut it Too Small,...................

 

[crab bait]

Re: Floor Replacement Help

do like LAD says.. it's a good method..<br /><br /> <br /><br />probably wont fit exactly the first time..<br /><br />see, you'll have to cut the plywood on an 'angle-cut' as so to it lay right as per side 'angle flair'...understand..?? <br /><br />but remember,, little bit more cutting or sanding the wood off goes along-along way..<br /><br />it's so easy to get way off..take your time an alittle at a time..

 

[Coolwater II]

Re: Floor Replacement Help

Much appreciated guys!<br /><br />Thanks-Coolwater