THE FLOOR:
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Raw
material:
.080 sheet aluminum 4x10' Sheet cut in half. Cost: ~$160 Total weight: 45 lbs |
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Rough cut and fitted around the side ribs. This is a flatbottom boat which eliminates the need for bracing under the floor. Time with 2 people: 4 hours. |
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3/16" Aluminum pop rivets. 9 rivets per rib @ 7" spacing. Time, 2 people: 1 hour. |
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Rivet Total: 122 Side trim is completed, no gaps over 1/8". Had to custom fit 16 separate pieces. Time, by myself: 4 hours. 7/16" black plastic is surplus dumptruck liner. |
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And
FINALLY The Carpet is down! |