Sorry just seen this now! I cut everything straight except the ones under the front deck I matched the angles needed to have them flush with the bench! But looking back at it I probably should have cut the floor supports to match the angles of the boats so as not to have pressure points!
Go to your local big box store that sells big TVs or Refrigerators and ask if you can get a giant box to use the cardboard and make a template where you want the floor and trace it out and cut it down till you have what you want than build from there! If you have Facebook Tinyboatnation is your best friend for ideas and "how to's" on builds!
There is not that many videos on mirrocraft boats that ive noticed. I have a 1966 14ft mirrocraft that I've been slowly restoring \ building. Its my first boat. Mine is exactly like yours but I don't have the very front shelf in mine or the anchor buddy. I'm gonna try and restore my bench seats. I haven't seen anyone yet try to restore the bench seats. The wood under them is pretty rotten and the metal sides have some bad rust spots through them. The best part I think about my boat is that I've actually found most of my materials for free out of construction dumpsters. Metal, foam blocks and wood creates. I really look forward to getting it finished for me and my 8 year old son to fish out of it hopefully this summer. I've been subed to your channel for awhile now cause of your boat but the other night I looked through your videos and it looks like I'm gonna have to start binge watching your channel! I really like how you get into detail and take the time to explain everything. Most RUclipsrs don't do that. They just fish and not really tell you how to find the fish and what works best. I'm surprised you don't have 100k - million subs! Oh and if you want to clean up your wires where they are out of the way better the top rail is hollow. The back corners come off pretty easy to give ya a little more wiggle room for running wires through the top channel. Thanks for the videos!
I love the fact that you take the time to explain what you did and how you did it! I have an 80's Mirrocraft as well that I'm planning on putting a casting desk on as well so this helps! Keep getting better, can't wait to see you out on the water! 🙂
I have the same boat, pulled it apart a couple years ago. It had a deck that went all the way back to the middle bench. I'm looking to do almost exactly the same thing you did. Thanks for the video.
Thanks. You're giving me some good ideas. I'll fill in the hull with 2x6's as a base. then I'll build the platform (framed out) and just lay it over the middle and front seat. What was your plywood thickness? I'm thinking of going with 3/4 inch. Easily removable and I won't have to remove any bench seats as you did. I like the battery idea. I would like you to do a video on your front electric mounting if you ever have the time though. Your ideas were very helpful.
Great video, I’ve got the same boat. Could you tell me the length/width of your bottom floor? I have a very slim gap under my benches so it seems like it will be difficult to squeeze a 3/8 sheet under there.
I just remembered you also need another piece of plywood to cut down and fill in the gap from the back seat to where the 8ft piece ends from the front!
I have pretty good balance so I do not notice it but if you were super heavy or tall it would probably be best to find yourself a good flat bottom so you have more stability!
Nice and easy. I just picked up a 1970 mirro craft and when I took out the middle seat I noticed the 3 peices of wood slat were rotted. Just something to watch out for if someones got an older boat. Slats should be easy to replace which I am getting ready to do. I did not strap and may not put the middle seat back in. Do you think this can hinder the boats action or safety. My thinking is I have 2 boys 4 and 5. I want to give them room to feel comfterble standing, fishing, etc. Do you think this is ok?
Does the stability get impacted either for the better or worse with these upgrades? I've heard the higher center of gravity makes it less stable while others say it makes it more stable
Thiago A. I ended up just using outdoor treated wood but was told later on that I should have just spent the money on marine grade plywood! But I have had this boat for about 4-5 years now and everything is holding up! But I have always stored it in a garage!
Scuba Girl I put several layers of carpet between them and I almost never let my boat get wet! I plan on redoing the whole thing with marine grade wood soon 👊🏼😎
Just curious, absolutely no criticism at all. Any idea how much weight do you think the wood adds instead of aluminum. I’ve always used wood and never had any problems with it
@@DWSOutdoors yeah, the last two boat I’ve had I used wood and they turned out great. Probably would’ve lasted longer if I’d done something to protect the wood. I’m a dumb ass. Live and learn
Great video, earned my sub+like. Have the same exact boat and I’m following this step by step. How many people can you have on there max with that extra weight? I’m guessing the max cap is 980 lbs ?
DWS Outdoors correct my man, legit following your build exactly, gonna do one hatch in the front. Do you think those seat boards can support the wood and someone standing up there?
Hello. After looking thru lots of tutorials, i hope you may be able to help me. I have been offered a 19' open boat. It is just a shell but with stringers and locker seats good. It has a round Hull with a 6'' keel. I want to fit a floor. I can do the fibre glassing. But apart from installing a bilge pump, with access ....how do I do it
william avery I don’t know if you have seen my other video listed at the end of this one yet? If that one doesn’t help there is a group on Facebook called Tiny Boat Nation and there are a lot of good people on there that could help you out👊🏼🎣
I have a 14 ft Aluminum Lowes boat that has a 582 pound capacity for people motor and equipment. I am concerned that the amount of wood being added is 300-400 pounds, which significantly decreases the capacity. If you fish alone then great but if not, be cautious of capacity. You could be liable.
When I started the project I was working around 70hr weeks so I would work on it 2hrs every night for about 2 months till I had a weekend off and just nocked the rest of it out! The hardest part was taking my time and putting the carpet down correctly lol tedious stuff.
Otherwise its kinda wedge fit if you get what I mean? Thats why I took out the middle bench and made the deck to fit under it tight as well as the back bench and front... so I didn't have to actually attach any of that to the boat!
This is exactly what I want to do to my boat. Simple yet effective. Thanks for the video!
OutdoorsUnlimited 101 no problem 👊🏼🎣 best part is it’s pretty easily removed
DWS Outdoors yep, I do have a question though, did you cut the supports at a angle so they fit more snug? Or did you just cut them straight?
Sorry just seen this now! I cut everything straight except the ones under the front deck I matched the angles needed to have them flush with the bench! But looking back at it I probably should have cut the floor supports to match the angles of the boats so as not to have pressure points!
Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to create this video.
Still not sure how to make a floor on a semi v
Go to your local big box store that sells big TVs or Refrigerators and ask if you can get a giant box to use the cardboard and make a template where you want the floor and trace it out and cut it down till you have what you want than build from there! If you have Facebook Tinyboatnation is your best friend for ideas and "how to's" on builds!
There is not that many videos on mirrocraft boats that ive noticed. I have a 1966 14ft mirrocraft that I've been slowly restoring \ building. Its my first boat. Mine is exactly like yours but I don't have the very front shelf in mine or the anchor buddy. I'm gonna try and restore my bench seats. I haven't seen anyone yet try to restore the bench seats. The wood under them is pretty rotten and the metal sides have some bad rust spots through them. The best part I think about my boat is that I've actually found most of my materials for free out of construction dumpsters. Metal, foam blocks and wood creates. I really look forward to getting it finished for me and my 8 year old son to fish out of it hopefully this summer. I've been subed to your channel for awhile now cause of your boat but the other night I looked through your videos and it looks like I'm gonna have to start binge watching your channel! I really like how you get into detail and take the time to explain everything. Most RUclipsrs don't do that. They just fish and not really tell you how to find the fish and what works best. I'm surprised you don't have 100k - million subs! Oh and if you want to clean up your wires where they are out of the way better the top rail is hollow. The back corners come off pretty easy to give ya a little more wiggle room for running wires through the top channel. Thanks for the videos!
I love the fact that you take the time to explain what you did and how you did it! I have an 80's Mirrocraft as well that I'm planning on putting a casting desk on as well so this helps! Keep getting better, can't wait to see you out on the water! 🙂
This is what i want to do to my 16 Ft Starcraft seats, console, floor and storage space. Thanks for sharing!
I have the same boat, pulled it apart a couple years ago. It had a deck that went all the way back to the middle bench. I'm looking to do almost exactly the same thing you did. Thanks for the video.
Zach Miller glad I could help 👊🏼😎🎣
@@DWSOutdoors I will show pictures of my boat when I finish it as well
Tag me on Instagram @DWSDave31 or Post them on my Facebook Page DWS Outdoors! I would love to see it!
Great setup Dave!!!!
Bobcrappies very functional boat!
New subscriber here! Amazing video. Really liking the upgrade.
Thanks. You're giving me some good ideas. I'll fill in the hull with 2x6's as a base. then I'll build the platform (framed out) and just lay it over the middle and front seat. What was your plywood thickness? I'm thinking of going with 3/4 inch. Easily removable and I won't have to remove any bench seats as you did. I like the battery idea. I would like you to do a video on your front electric mounting if you ever have the time though. Your ideas were very helpful.
Great video, I’ve got the same boat. Could you tell me the length/width of your bottom floor? I have a very slim gap under my benches so it seems like it will be difficult to squeeze a 3/8 sheet under there.
Its actually a 8x4ft piece of plywood just trimmed down to match the curve up front!
I just remembered you also need another piece of plywood to cut down and fill in the gap from the back seat to where the 8ft piece ends from the front!
Does the boat move alot when using the casting deck?
I have pretty good balance so I do not notice it but if you were super heavy or tall it would probably be best to find yourself a good flat bottom so you have more stability!
Nice and easy. I just picked up a 1970 mirro craft and when I took out the middle seat I noticed the 3 peices of wood slat were rotted. Just something to watch out for if someones got an older boat. Slats should be easy to replace which I am getting ready to do.
I did not strap and may not put the middle seat back in. Do you think this can hinder the boats action or safety. My thinking is I have 2 boys 4 and 5. I want to give them room to feel comfterble standing, fishing, etc. Do you think this is ok?
Nice video and how-to! Good info here!
Sweet👍🏻
Does the stability get impacted either for the better or worse with these upgrades? I've heard the higher center of gravity makes it less stable while others say it makes it more stable
If you are tall I wouldn't suggest it!
How sturdy is the boat?
Sturdy enough lol
How’s the rigidity of the boat after taking out the middle seat?
I’m tempted to do something similar, looks great!
I talk about why I didn't end up keeping it out in this video > ruclips.net/video/pgiZbkYWICw/видео.html
what kind of plywood did you use and did you treat it with anything? Great video.
Thiago A. I ended up just using outdoor treated wood but was told later on that I should have just spent the money on marine grade plywood! But I have had this boat for about 4-5 years now and everything is holding up! But I have always stored it in a garage!
The treatment in treated plywood will eat that boat like cancer I found out the hard way .
@@marklikeinthebible I've heard this from someone else
Did you do anything to isolate pressure treated lumber from aluminum as it is corrosive?
Scuba Girl I put several layers of carpet between them and I almost never let my boat get wet! I plan on redoing the whole thing with marine grade wood soon 👊🏼😎
Just curious, absolutely no criticism at all. Any idea how much weight do you think the wood adds instead of aluminum. I’ve always used wood and never had any problems with it
The wood I used might have weighed about 125-150
@@DWSOutdoors yeah, the last two boat I’ve had I used wood and they turned out great. Probably would’ve lasted longer if I’d done something to protect the wood. I’m a dumb ass. Live and learn
Great video, earned my sub+like. Have the same exact boat and I’m following this step by step. How many people can you have on there max with that extra weight? I’m guessing the max cap is 980 lbs ?
Thanks for the Sub and LIKE! I forgot the max but with what I put into it I only run 2 people ever as I think your right around 980lbs people + gear?
DWS Outdoors correct my man, legit following your build exactly, gonna do one hatch in the front. Do you think those seat boards can support the wood and someone standing up there?
OutofBody check out my other boat vid that might help explain
Hello. After looking thru lots of tutorials, i hope you may be able to help me. I have been offered a 19' open boat. It is just a shell but with stringers and locker seats good. It has a round Hull with a 6'' keel. I want to fit a floor. I can do the fibre glassing. But apart from installing a bilge pump, with access ....how do I do it
william avery I don’t know if you have seen my other video listed at the end of this one yet? If that one doesn’t help there is a group on Facebook called Tiny Boat Nation and there are a lot of good people on there that could help you out👊🏼🎣
@@DWSOutdoors thank you for your kind reply, I will have a look.
Hope it helps! Good luck and have fun with it!
I have a 14 ft Aluminum Lowes boat that has a 582 pound capacity for people motor and equipment. I am concerned that the amount of wood being added is 300-400 pounds, which significantly decreases the capacity. If you fish alone then great but if not, be cautious of capacity. You could be liable.
Total weight added with all of my stuff might be 200lbs
Also believe that my weight capacity was 800 something?
I think you're overestimating the weight of the wood.
Does removing the benches affect structure integrity?
Adventure Fishing I put the bench back in because I have heard that it does
Wow that’s really awesome. How long in total did it take you?
When I started the project I was working around 70hr weeks so I would work on it 2hrs every night for about 2 months till I had a weekend off and just nocked the rest of it out! The hardest part was taking my time and putting the carpet down correctly lol tedious stuff.
That’s awesome. Turned a old outdated boat into a modern style boat
Nathan Johnson something I wanted to do since I was a kid! Now I just hope to help others get the most out of their rigs!
How did you secure the deck supports to the sides of the boat?
I think I describe it in detail in this video a lot better: ruclips.net/video/pgiZbkYWICw/видео.html
Otherwise its kinda wedge fit if you get what I mean? Thats why I took out the middle bench and made the deck to fit under it tight as well as the back bench and front... so I didn't have to actually attach any of that to the boat!