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ummmm....there is a bulkhead between the fish box and fuel tank. the fishbox (I don't use it for that) drains to bilge.

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sunshine marine just did a tank for my 23 contender. i got about 130 gallons.

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It's been HOT but I've been doing what I can. I hope to mount the bracket/engine this week. I installed Gem low profile deck drains, all hatches/hinges/latches/rod holders, etc. Most are drilled oversize, epoxied with West 610 and thru-bolted. I made the bow area access from 1/2" starboard and the gunwale supports from 1" starboard. I pilot drilled the transom from a template. The plan is to lag bolt the bracket and thru drill together from inside.

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Will your deck drain out the transom? Nice work.

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Thanks, yes out the transom.

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Please post photos of transom with drain outlets when done. I am about to redo the deck on my 1974 and likely will go with the same Hermco bracket. Thanks.

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With those taller stringers (raised floor) that should make your scuppers a breeze! I had some trouble with mine because my floor is at stock height.

How difficult was that 1/2in starboard bulkhead (for the anchor locker) to get under the gunwale?

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The 1/2" starboard is just the facade. The structural wood was intact. There was 1/4" smoked plexiglass that was cracked, etc.

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Boat is coming along, I am sure you will be happy once it is complete!
I now see the drain on the bottom of the hull for the bow compartment. Mine does not have that. It just is open to below the fuel tank which just flow through the bilge.

I am also getting ready to order a hermco bracket. Is yours new or did you already have that? Is it the larger model or the single?

Looks great!,

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Sorry more questions,
Every time I look at the pictures I see more things!
The compartment on the floor in front of the transom, what is it's use?
My hull was originally an inboard. They removed the engine box and I now have two large doors even with the floor. It is open with access to the bilge as well as the inside transom. It is a lot of room and would love to find a better use for it. Any ideas or suggestions?