fuel tank placement
 

Ok experts, where did the fuel or "storage" tank go on your boats. I think I have the correct dimensions for a 50 gallon tank, but did everyone just put it in the center of the boat. I am getting to that point and just curious, not trying to turn this into rocket science but want to make it right.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...console131.jpg

Did any one move the console from the original location.

Re: fuel tank placement
 

Skipjake I moved my console further back and the tank further forward to give a better balance of the boat. I can measure for you tommorrow if you want. The reason I moved the console back was I am putting a big livewell infront also I do most of my fishing from the bow and sides.

Re: fuel tank placement
 

thanks that would be very helpful. Your boat is looking unbelievable btw. Awesome work.

Re: Update
 

here is where we are today. getting a little closer. going to put storage/fish box under deck where the original was taht was cut out
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...4/grady008.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...4/grady007.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...4/grady009.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...4/grady001.jpg
been slow going, hard to stay focused but getting back in.

Re: 72 20ft started part II
 

Looking good just keep plugging away and soon you will be fishing in that boat with your son. :cool:

Strick

Re: 72 20ft started part II
 

Howdy, been lurking awhile and wondered if I might ask how you tied the stringers to the transom? Yeah, I've got a classic Mako under the knife but I'm looking at my next one... Seacraft.... Thanks, Greg

Re: Update
 

its looking good so far. i will need to do all that one day. im gonna use mine till it needs it badly. what are you going to do with the rear hatches/seats that you cut out? try to glass them back in or make something else? im trying to get ideas when i have to do mine and see how it would be constructed.

Re: Update
 

grgmouse...i pretty much copied Strick and the others here on the transom rebuild. Closed cell foam and then covered it with woven/roven. I don't know all the technical names for each individual piece of Mat/Cloth etc. I just show up at the fiberglass house with a checkbook and legal tablet. I think you could drop this boat stern first on concrete and it woouldn't budge though. Here are a few pics I tought I had already included.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...console093.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...console094.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...console092.jpg

Blue...I think I am going to build those seats up to the gunnels with hatches on top.

Re: Update
 

Thanks. I hear ya about the glass. I've got so many rolls of different kinds in my little shed! I've had a huge learning curve getting up to speed. Luckily, like you, I've had some great resources like this site to lean on. Looks good. Keep it up! I also noticed I didn't see any limbers in the stringers around what looks like it would be the "bilge". Are there none or just not photo'd?

Re: Update
 

here is one of them, i jsut didn't post them
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...4/grady005.jpg