Putting flat bottom in my 14' fishing boat?

[Sergeant Slabber]

Has anyone out there ever put a flat bottom into your fishing boat? If so, could you give me some advice before I set out on this adventure. I also want to put a flat spot right up front(over the front seat) where you can kneel on when pushing the boat out. Thanks for your help!

[Slyster]

email me if you want lots of pics of this sort of stuff I did with my 14' lund.. added a deck and compartments and more.

pete.2@sly_ster.com (remove _ )

[dwag70]

Did you do have to upgrade in motor size or did you see a decrease in power or speed ??? Mind if I email you for the pic????

[Slyster]

Sure. I'll send you everything when I get home.

[Steve Bakken]

A couple of tips; as for plywood, go with the BC grade. Marine grade is EXTREMELY expensive. We had experimented with green treated here at the shop, and found that it has a tentency to crack around the screws, is prone to warpage, and will also add significant weight as opposed to BC grade. Also, I'm assuming that you're going to carpet over the top. Don't skimp on the carpet glue. Go with a good quality glue and make sure that the entire top surface of the wood it covered. This will prevent water from penetrating into the wood and will prolong it's life.

[aug495fish]

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Could I email you to get those pictures of what you did with your 14' Lund please?

[Sergeant Slabber]

Thanks for the input guys! Your thoughts and ideas have helped me out a lot. Just goes to show again how great FM'ers are.

[Dragonfisherman]

Could somebody please send me some information or pictures on how to do this as I have a 16 foot lund and want to do the same thing. Thanks

[Dragonfisherman]

Anyone please?

[Sergeant Slabber]

Try emailing (Contact US Regarding This Word) at his address on an earlier post. He sent me pictures that gave me some great ideas! Good luck!!

[Slyster]

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