1993 RANGER 361v | BASS BOAT RESTORATION | PART 8: FRAMING THE DECK EXPANSION

[@kevinvantine9706]

I have a 1996 ranger 461 VS wanted the flipping deck in mine I had the same problem the wood was too heavy so I ended up using a plastic pallet cutting it and it worked out great it was lightweight it was more sturdy than the wood I didn’t use the word on the sides to hold it I used aluminum angle iron it worked out so great give it a shot

[@ChrisPoague1]

Ol dad's hookset reenactment is freaking amazing!!!!

[@troyfarrington7137]

Looking good guys…Your on the right track. I used a piece of HDO for my top and have absolutely zero flex in it and that’s with me weighing in at 230lbs. I painted my material with a oil based paint and then pad / carpet. The comment about it rotting out in a year is totally in accurate. Good luck

[@cooper2220]

Those deck additions to those older rangers are killer if I was running one it would be a must have

[@unsaltedlife5998]

I’ve used plywood in the past and always had problems with it later on, even when I soaked it in epoxy, the next time I have to make a lid or a deck extension I think I’m going to try starboard it’s a thick plastic you can shape with a router. Don’t know if you can span the with you have but you could divide it in half for more support.

[@richardthornton8094]

Darn, was already forming an email in my mind to ask for your deck addition dimensions for my 90 Ranger 364v until I heard the don't even think about asking... Great job guys! Glad to see what was already in my mind come to reality.

[@basskikker]

Deck looks good! Omg that fish must’ve been huge!! A rather unusual fighting technique. Could’ve been a largemouth striped halibut lol.

[@mikehumphreys7736]

If you tackle this again in the future note that the factory insert rested solely on the locker edges. No added braces.

[@maxchenault9503]

Quick question …. I have to do the same on my resto… why not aluminum?

[@MealeyMarine]

Customer didnt want to pay for it

[@maxchenault9503]

@@MealeyMarine ahhh… so aluminum is the best option. That’s what I’m doing then. I’m trying to reduce weight and not compromise on quality.

[@stephenearly9550]

I personally would like to of seen a step added to the build. It would be much easier to get up onto the deck.

[@grumpymealey2441]

👍

[@byronargueta3331]

That wood will rot in a year. Guys its not that big of a deal. Its a platform fuck

[@vin059]

Man!!!....talk about tedious!!...you guys have some patience!!!!....