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| Author: | Barroll [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Can catwalks be added? |
So I love my boat but the only thing I would change if I had to do it over again is to have catwalks and spudpoles. I know the spudpoles can be added. How about catwalks? Currently I have 1x1 square aluminum on the outside of the boat on the top of the side. I measured and it looks like a 3 inch catwalk would clear the storage boxes when they are opened. Can a 3x1 piece of aluminum just be welded on the inside of the existing sides, and braced up? So this would just be a 4 inch catwalk.. What is a standard size for catwalks? |
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| Author: | OwenDickeson [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
Yes it can be done, and mine are 4". |
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| Author: | Barroll [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:21 pm ] |
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| Author: | OwenDickeson [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
Brother adds his to the standard gunnels you see on boats. |
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| Author: | Barroll [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
Thanks Owen Maybe some builders can chime in....What should I be looking at spending for this? (ballpark). Im in georgia and there are no boat builders near me so I am just going to go to a local welding shop and dont want to get screwed. PM me if that easier. Thanks |
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| Author: | OwenDickeson [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
Bought 350$ |
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| Author: | Barroll [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
| Author: | DuckHunterF250 [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
3/16 |
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| Author: | dfou [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:28 pm ] |
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| Author: | Docott [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
a technical question, just for my own education... How are catwalks built? It seems like it would be very difficult to weld a piece of aluminum to the side rail. How do you hold it in place to weld it? Why doesn't it just pop off when you step on it-is it just attatched longitudinally to the rail, or does it have some support underneath? Lastly, are they cut to shape from flat stock, or do they have to be bent/fitted into place by cutting slits to allow them to follow the contours? Thanks. Spence |
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| Author: | OwenDickeson [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
Cut slits into it so you can form it to the sides of the boat, and then weld them back up. |
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| Author: | dfou [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:57 pm ] |
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| Author: | Barroll [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:07 pm ] |
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| Author: | OwenDickeson [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
It's not a 3x2. It's a 3/16ths piece cut 3" wide(or however wide you want it to be) , and long enough for the length of the catwalk. Then weld on the side piece and make it whatever size you need it to be. |
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| Author: | Barroll [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
| Author: | DuckHunterF250 [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:03 pm ] |
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That depends on how the builder does it. I use 2x3x3/16 angle or 2x4x3/16 however wide you want em and make relief cuts to form it to the side. I see BB takes flat bar and makes the the catwalk and comes back down the side with 1 or 2" flat bar to make the angle down. Ive seen some take flat bar and end it with pipe instead of a angle down its all how your builder does it. |
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| Author: | dfou [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
I use angle as well it's pretty simple to fit it |
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| Author: | 50fps [ Fri Aug 17, 2012 8:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
If you use stock that is wider than the size of catwalk you want, you can scribe a line and cut it without needing to relief cut it to follow the contour of the gunnel. |
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| Author: | OwenDickeson [ Fri Aug 17, 2012 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can catwalks be added? |
Yea but less waste equals more money in your pocket for the builder. |
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