Welded Aluminum Boat Build - Q's needing answers

[grump444]

Per @Aquaholic : here is an example of the stern gunnel reccessed/mounted rod holders. I also added the kicker bracket to my boat in line with the main. Made it super easy to connect the tie bar.

Those rod holders look sharp! Are they drained?

 

[Aquaholic]

Carrying the reverse chine all the way to the bow I believe is more a design parameter of a hull, and not the definition of a reverse chine. The reverse chine on the 2050 ends further aft than on a Bridgeview. It does have two strakes per side that run fairly far forward which may help with spray, but it is almost certainly a wetter ride than a Bridgeview. Trade-off may or may not be in a softer ride..... it's all a trade off.

Just for the sake of clarity, here is a back view for the bow -to-stern reverse chine on a BV 18. You saw the entry already.

 

[Max123]

The gunnels are hollow and open bottomed so they eventually drain out to the deck - which is self draining. The rod holders have a solid rod welded across the bottom which limits how far the handle will go in.

 

[Aquaholic]

Those rod holders look sharp! Are they drained?

Yes, you can see the holes if you pinch it wider on your screen. It would drain onto my foot and out the self bailing deck.

 

[M1SF1T]

That's a good idea. I was thinking about fabricating rocket launcher type attachment and putting on the rear of my bait table, but right in the gunnel looks very clean.