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Old 06-08-09, 01:04 PM   #1
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Hey guys and gals I need some help I am wanting to add some front and rear deck space on my starcraft but I dont want to add much weight. I want an foot and an half in the front and two feet in the back. So please help .
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Old 06-08-09, 03:46 PM   #2
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My bad I need help trying to figure out what to use to make the decks I am about 300 pounds lol so the decks must be light but strong
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Old 06-08-09, 05:59 PM   #3
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I think a really good material, while not exactly peanuts-cheap, is aluminum skinned plywood. It is sometimes sold as "sign board." The top skin of aluminum (usually about 0.040" thick) makes a nice durable walking surface that is easy to glue non-skid to. The bottom skin will really help make the deck more rigid. But you still need to make sure you have adequate supports for the deck.
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Old 06-09-09, 09:28 PM   #4
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How big is the starcraft? The spook is a 14', I can tell you what you need to know...

If its 14', and you weigh 300, you're already looking pretty heavy. I weight 175 and have a full front deck and console and my problem is the weight. For all the world I wish I had the 16'.
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Old 06-09-09, 09:49 PM   #5
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my deck that i built is around 50-75 lbs.

http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=15434


thats the build thread. i made it out of 2x4 studs, and 3/8 and 1/2" plywood
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