DonV,

Hermco calls for the top of the bracket to be mounted 21" above the keel of the boat. In my picture, 21" is about 3/4" of an inch above top of the masking tape across the transom. I think it is going to work out well as the top of the bracket will be at least a few inches above the waterline at rest.

I agree, but probably the bottom of the bottom tape....IMO

Here are a few pics from this past weekend.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps8d946ec9.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps56c382f9.jpg

Some work being done at Trans in Texas?

Here are a few more pictures. The seat boxes are in and most of the fiberglass work has been done. The floor has been redone with the new non-skid surface.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...pse677d1b9.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...psc134bd30.jpg

I’m not sure why these photos have this funny look to them but I do know a 3 year old that had my phone and has managed to change all the settings.

I'm in TX, nice work, where is being done? I would be interested in them working on my 23 CC.
ET

It is being done at Transport in Palacios. They are doing good work and I would recommend them. They are pretty much done for the year but will be back the week of Jan. 6. My boat will probably be up there most of January if you want to go have a look. Tran is doing all of the fiberglass and gel coat work for me. Once they have done their work, I will finish it.

They also have another 23' Sceptre on their lot for sale if anybody is looking to buy one. I think it is owned by somebody in the area and they've asked Tran to sell it for them.

I was by there and saw the work they are doing to your boat. They do nice work and build good boats. I have been talking to them about a shallow water boat.

The boat was painted this week. I went with Awlgrip Stars and Stripes. I haven't seen the boat myself as these pictures were e-mailed to me. I think it is going to really look good once I add all the shiny stuff and the boot stripe.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps5de3dc84.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...psef5446b3.jpg

Great build. I so love the tsunami configuration. Thanks for keeping us up to speed!