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scouterjames

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Aluminum Boat Modifications
« on: April 12, 2015, 12:42:08 PM »
Awesome article with pics and great ideas here:  http://www.correllconcepts.com/boat_conversion.htm
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Re: Aluminum Boat Modifications
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2015, 12:47:03 PM »
And how cool is this little add on, make your tinny into a temporary sailboat! https://www.sailboatstogo.com/content/Fishing_Boat_Sail_Kit
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Re: Aluminum Boat Modifications
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2015, 01:55:20 PM »
One concept I really liked was the simple way of incorporating a simple hidden hinge pivot into the aluminum reinforcing angle. I will remember that for certain. I've always used expensive stainless piano hinge but his concept provides an effective but cleaner installation. Very nice.
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Re: Aluminum Boat Modifications
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2015, 06:24:29 PM »
If you do work or look for ideas - found THIS site.... wow!  http://forum.tinboats.net/index.php
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Re: Aluminum Boat Modifications
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2015, 08:02:28 PM »
Nice - thanks.
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