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First Step:
Determining The Size of Kit
EXAMPLE ~ 24"
x 20' x 8' boat kit
- weight of the boat kit ~
we will supply this info.--------------------------------------------------=
650 lbs
- 3/4" x 4' x 8'
Marine Grade Plywood / Composite is about 80 lbs. / sheet x 5
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400 lbs.
- weight of the motor------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=
150 lbs.
- weight of the people-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------= 750 lbs.
- weight of the
std.railing
is about 1.5 lbs. / linear ft.----------------------------------------------=
140 lbs.
- weight of the aluminum
steering console &
steering system is about 50 lbs.---------=
50 lbs.
- weight of the seating----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=
300 lbs.
- weight of other
options such as a
sundeck =
300 lbs.------------------------------------------=
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- 3/4" x 4' x 8' Marine Grade Plywood
for the sundeck 80 lbs. x 2.5 = 200 lbs.--------= ?
- waste, fresh water and
fuel tanks ( approx.size x 10 lbs. / gal.)
---------------------------= 100 lbs.
- battery------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=
60 lbs.
- other ~ cooler
etc---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=
40 lbs.
- Approximate total weight
to be carried
..........................................................= 2640
lbs.
With this above information
you will have a good idea of the weight to be carried
which will help determine the weight capacity
you need and the approx.
diameter of pontoons.
We can help you fine tune
your input so that you can consider optional length or
diameters.
Second
Step: Building The Boat
This is the easy part. There
is no welding and 2 people of average capabilities can
put a medium size kit together and install the deck in
1-1/2 - 2 days. We have a good instruction manual that
is included with each boat kit.
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