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Old 04-10-2009 | 06:16 PM
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this is what deck and dash are like now, i want to stretch the deck back and go with two high backs or a three man sit down bolster need help how to do it??????????
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Old 04-10-2009 | 06:56 PM
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Wow thats going to be a big project. I think you would extend everything back, but what to do with the door to the cuddy?
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Old 04-10-2009 | 07:07 PM
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go right over the cabin door was my thought. this is what i want to do anyone know whatthey used??? cmon i think there jersey guys someone has to know. my uncle is a tin knocker can get any metal and fabricate anything. looks to be just a peice of metal bent at the end??? am i wrong??? please help
heres what i want it to look like
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Old 04-11-2009 | 01:55 AM
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I think you're crazy to even think about it. You would be $$$ ahead to just find a race boat or at least start with a better boat if you want to be competative......and safe.
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Old 04-11-2009 | 06:31 AM
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looks to be just a peice of metal bent at the end???
That is a 1/4 in aluminum plate, as you say 'bent at the end'.
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Old 04-11-2009 | 08:31 AM
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just do like i did,i stretched my 26 into a 31,it was easy,all i had to was write the check&pick up the new boat,LOL.
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Old 04-11-2009 | 09:26 AM
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going to see if i can get my hands on a peice of aluminum like that. i know my uncle mostly deals with tin and stainless anyone have an idea where i can get a sheet of aluminumlikethat long island???
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Old 04-11-2009 | 09:29 AM
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To convert this in a structural sound P class boat its gonna take alot more then a sheet of aluminum. U might wanna think that over and buy a already raceready boat !!!!????

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There was a nice 27 magnum on here for 3500 bucks without power !!!!
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Old 04-11-2009 | 09:44 AM
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Chris Your Wasting Your Time And $$$ ,,Buy Something Thats Done Already ,,Your Talking About Changing Out The Motor ,,3 Man Bolster ,,Boats To Narrow,, ,All The Rerigging Your Gunna Have To Do ,Your Talkin Alot Of $$$
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Old 04-11-2009 | 09:52 AM
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Chris Your Wasting Your Time And $$$ ,,Buy Something Thats Done Already ,,Your Talking About Changing Out The Motor ,,3 Man Bolster ,,Boats To Narrow,, ,All The Rerigging Your Gunna Have To Do ,Your Talkin Alot Of $$$
I would listen to lightspeed and have him find you a good deal .
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