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08.06.2021 5:01:19
BTW, there are support ribs that run parrallel to the seats (ie side to side). Now these ribs do provide support [links]
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BTW, there are support ribs that run parrallel to the seats (ie side to side). Now these ribs do provide support [links]
I have a 16 foot Mirrocraft deep V. I see no reason why you cannot remove the middle bench, it does not appear to have much to do with the structure of this boat anyway. Take it out and see if there is additional flex in the hull. If there is, use some aluminum angle bar to create bracing to stiffen the hull.
The middle ones do provide some support. Read my last post. They keep the gunwales the same distance apart. Otherwise, they would fold in, or bow out, and the boat would fold up. (I have seen an aluminum canoe that made it over a set of falls, and folded up. The gunwales had folded in, almost flat to the bottom of the hull, and the center thwart was folded in half) here
Now, on a vee, the hull shape is a bit stronger than on a jon, and more resistant to folding, and you could probably take the seats out just fine, but remember, they were there for a reason. here
Post by Bass_boy7 » 02 Feb 2008, 11:28
Post by bassboy1 » 03 Feb 2008, 11:09 here
The boat Modle is a 1986 Smokercraft Alaskan, 16 ft with 3 bench seats.<br /> TD, I sent you an email.<br /> Lee
Thwart seats in most aluminum hulls are a very important part of hull structural rigidity. <br /><br />If you plan to reinstall them I see no problem except that the hull will flex immediately when you take them out. If you put in a new floor with the hull out of line then reinstalling the seats might be a big problem.<br /><br />Maybe if you tell us the make and model of the boat we can be more specific.<br /><br />(201) [links]
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leebo email me i have a diagram of at jig you make to hold you hull in place. has to be done before you remove the seat. 'tashasdaddy@comcast.net'
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The seat worked well until a giant 22' boat cut across my bow (from the left!) and sent me flying of its wake. That broke the seat. but not her soul.
if you want the sides to be like tin foil. leave them, many boats ruined, by doing it.
I have a 16" weld aluminum boat with bench seats. I was wandering if I could take the bench seats out without compromising the boat strength or integrity? They just take up a lot of room..
Maybe look into flooring over the seats but I wouldn't remove them.
Re: Take the bench seats out without compromising the boat strength.
BTW, what sort of boat is this, a v-hull or jon boat? here