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conchcuzzy 11-03-2013 12:34 PM

My neighbor gave it to me, AWESOME. :) He replaced two of these on his large boat with a permanent top.

It is perfect, plenty of head room even for tall guys, and large enough that you can stow it fore or aft and it doesn't interfere with the walkaround. I will try to get you the specs this week.

Beaver 11-16-2013 07:00 AM

Nice looking boat. Ill bet it moves pretty good with that 150. I also really like the Bimini and would be interested in the specs on it. Also what is the story with the motor well. Did you make the box or buy it? Really nice.

conchcuzzy 11-19-2013 12:10 PM

The etec 150 is just right for this boat, great fuel economy (without the extra weight of a four stroke), and cruises comfortably at 30mph @ 3,200 rpm with a full load and the top up! Does a bit better with the top down and/or lighter load.

The motor well insert looks original, though it may be a reproduction. It was on there when I bought the boat.

Began demo last week. We have the jack plate/motor off, the gunnel inserts out and the console up. Pictures soon.

I will get specs on the top asap.

conchcuzzy 11-19-2013 04:27 PM

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Some pics showing the damage on olds deck and transom

conchcuzzy 11-26-2013 11:03 PM

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Got the transom and deck cut out. Will keep the transom at 20" and keep the jack plate.

NoBones 11-27-2013 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by conchcuzzy (Post 222402)
Got the transom and deck cut out. Will keep the transom at 20" and keep the jack plate.

Do your self a favor and go to a 25 inch transom...
You will thank me later...

Old'sCool 11-27-2013 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NoBones (Post 222405)
Do your self a favor and go to a 25 inch transom...
You will thank me later...

And get that tank out, test/replace, and mount w/no foam.

CHANCE1234 11-27-2013 07:37 AM

concur with 25 inch transom and no foam fuel tank. Also those are some serious gobs of potter putty on there. looks like they were not squished down to much during fabrications. when i did mine, it wall pretty squished. interesting... love see rebuild pics and not posting them this winter.

DonV 11-27-2013 09:38 AM

Yeah, interesting. Looks like the floor was just above the putty, only a few spots where it actually made contact.

conchcuzzy 11-27-2013 04:12 PM

Yes the putty was not squished down. When the deck was replaced by previous owner about 10yrs ago, they staged it on top of the previous edge leaving a 1 inch gap from the deck to the stringers. :( this gap was evident when walking on the deck. We will replace with foam core deck with a nice crown attached evenly and consistently to the stringers which are in excellent shape :)


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