As a retired teacher (45 yrs in the public schools) I think it is really wonderful that you have involved your daughter in doing the subfloor build. Great instruction video as well.
So you upgraded from harbor freight to harbor freight+!!! Cheap Date!!!! Great work on the floor! Haven't checked in in a while. Nice to see an update on the boat!!!!
Foam and flooring coming next, starting to see some progress! Taking suggestions for floor coverings. Carpet, eva foam, rubber mats, etc. What do you guys think? I'm hesitant on the eva foam because it stains so easy.
@@mvboutdoorsI’m glad i read this comment because on my deep v i was just going to cut small pieces from angle rivet to ribs and then go up with other angles. problem with that idea is i would have to drill holes in the side of the hull to attach the deck . Unfortunately my boat was a closed bow up front that i cut open so i need to put side supports in and drill some holes into the hull
Enjoyed the video. I am laying a new sub floor in a mod v as well and am curious how far you were able to run your floor with the severe angle toward the bow? Is that why you added the front bench seat? Thanks
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As a retired teacher (45 yrs in the public schools) I think it is really wonderful that you have involved your daughter in doing the subfloor build. Great instruction video as well.
I love that you are teaching your daughter that projects like this are not just for guys!!
Of course! She's my fishing buddy too so I like to keep her involved. :)
This was really helpful as I've never used a rivet gun. Thanks for listing the products you used in the description.
Thank You For Sharing Your Build. Excellent Presentation, As Always.
Looks awesome and your supervisor-daughter lol is adorable, I look forward to the finished project ❤️🤙
Great idea and engineering. I also commend you on involving the young 'un in the process.
So you upgraded from harbor freight to harbor freight+!!! Cheap Date!!!! Great work on the floor! Haven't checked in in a while. Nice to see an update on the boat!!!!
And the Helper is Adorable!!!
Haha, only the best! 💪
what a great helper you have there.
She did a great job!
Foam and flooring coming next, starting to see some progress! Taking suggestions for floor coverings. Carpet, eva foam, rubber mats, etc. What do you guys think? I'm hesitant on the eva foam because it stains so easy.
Thinking about maybe doing something like this to my Lowe 16/48. What thickness flooring are you using
@@dewaynewebb3467 It's 0.1, little less than 1/8th
@@mvboutdoors I was pricing some 1/4 inch 4x4 and it was over $400. Maybe I’ll need to go thinner
@@dewaynewebb3467 Yeah it can get real pricey real quick, shouldn't need thicker than 1/8 if supported. This was under $300
Do you worry the the metal on metal supports could create holes in the hull from flexing over time?
That was definitely a consideration when doing the supports, I made sure they are only riveted to the ribs so nothing is rubbing on the hull.
@@mvboutdoorsI’m glad i read this comment because on my deep v i was just going to cut small pieces from angle rivet to ribs and then go up with other angles. problem with that idea is i would have to drill holes in the side of the hull to attach the deck . Unfortunately my boat was a closed bow up front that i cut open so i need to put side supports in and drill some holes into the hull
How much did the aluminum for the framing cost?
Enjoyed the video.
I am laying a new sub floor in a mod v as well and am curious how far you were able to run your floor with the severe angle toward the bow? Is that why you added the front bench seat? Thanks
I stopped about a foot after it started to angle up. I figured since I couldn't walk on the angle it would make more sense to turn it into storage.
Thats what i figured. Thanks!@@mvboutdoors
How much is aluminum is know?
Where do you get your rivets from especially the closed in ones
3/16" x 1/4" Grip Aluminum Rivets
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@@mvboutdoors thank you for the information Love watching your videos you do an awesome job on all these boats.
@@DavidMorgan-vj2rf Happy to help man, I'm glad to hear you like the videos! They're a lot of work but I really love it.
I’ve got a 1648 tracker grizzly that needs a floor where can i get braces like that for my sub floor
These are built using 1/16 aluminum angle. You purchase it at your local hardware store. I believe I used 1.5"
Did this reduce flex? Im trying to reduce flex as i have a couple rivets that only leak when im mobbing in rougher water
It stiffened up the boat for sure. I would rebuck the rivets and seal with epoxy first.
How stable is it for a big guy? Mine flexes and I’m looking to do this to mine
It was more than stable for me, you get two or more big dudes y'all have to watch each other but myself and kids were fine
I’ve been following your build videos. About how many feet of angle aluminum did you buy to complete the floor bracing?
I want to say around 3-4 8ft pieces
Makes me want to tear down my war eagle n do this
Do ittttt
what a great guy
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