Purchase " box seats "
 

Eventually, I would like to remove the pedestal seats on my 23 Tsumani and install (2) 'box seats'.

If I could have my way:

The helm seat would ideally be a big fiberglass box ( rectangled shape ) mounted directly to the floor via epoxy, thru-bolts, angled mounts or a combo of these things.

A short pedestal seat or a bump seat would be mounted on the front edge. The helm box would have a tackle storage area w/ drawers and a door w/ maybe some room for a rope locker. A cutting board on top-rear of this box would be nice too.

The passenger box would have the same seating but be insulated for ice and room for 40+ lb bass ( aaahh, visions of granduer )...

I want something more permanent than a cooler seat. Any ideas for purchasing this, or am I going to end up building this too ?!

Thx.

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Abl1111, check these guys out: www.nauticaldesigninc.com
They have simular of what your talking.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's it? 40 pound bass? Sheet, I want a record tick over 80 pounder [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] ... Especially with that stretch we have between Cuttyhunk - Block - Montauk - Fishers, we gots to get the next record in our area - again (can't leave it to the Joisey Boys any longer [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] )

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Chris,

Thx for that site - it is what I'm talking about, however the prices on those things are in the stratosphere. To do what I want would cost easily over $4000... That's a lot of $$ dough $$ just for a place to put my butt and some hooks, lures, ropes, and live fish... I will have to re-evaluate how I'll do this... If anyone knows a less expensive option, I'm all ears.

John,

From your mouth to 'the man's' ears. Amen. I have been hunting for big fish here in and around the Great South Bay. A 40lb'er is a nice fish anyday ! You have some nice fishing and blue water by you ! A lot of nooks and cranny's ! In the Fall, we try and catch the fish that make it past the gaunlet of Maine, Rhode Isle, and Montauk... Let a big one go by for me, huh ?

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I don't recall saying anything about cheap. Is there such a word in the boat restoration world in which we live [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]
I'm so freak'n screwed up, I'm redoing transoms in my sleep. [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

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Chris - I hear ya about the $ flying out... I'm trying to do my boat totally right, on a tight budget on my own.

I just re-did my fuel tank ( epoxy and awlgrip - a little overkilll but I had extra awlgrip )and both my hatches. I am waiting to see if someone around by me wants to buy my (2) 4 cyl i/o's. Then, I will be ripping out the transom, sealing the (2) i/o holes, ripping out the engine beds and reglassing a new pair in - and installing a new V8.

When I don't itch from fiberglass, I feel I have been slacking....

- Alan

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Alan, your redoing a twin i/o too? Mine is a '72 23CC. I plan on putting a hermco bracket and twin OB's.
I get tired just looking at it or thinking about it.

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Chris,

Yup - doing the 'ole switch'aroo... I bought the boat from Fla. via a friend of a friend.

It's a 1975 23' Tsunami. I wanted the cuddy version of the 23'. The only negative for this model is the very limited access to the bow ( I have a 20' Grady overnighter that gives me great access and a lot of storage ). However, the Grady is a 'pounder' and ready for a new outboard, so I reasoned that now is the time to upgrade. It was between a Seacraft and a 25 Bertram "moppie". This Seacraft came up first.

My Seacraft has (2) 140HP i/o's - mid 1980's w/ older generation alpha drives. The transom has to be re-done no matter what ( from the inside ) and (1) motor has a blown timing chain, the other runs.

I've reviewed all the options. An i/o is NOT my dream scenario; and re-installing (2) new i/o's is the easier project, but seems like twice the headache down the road.

A single o/b seems like it would always be run @ high RPM's - two outboards is the ultimate I think. Believe me, if $ were not an issue, I would go w/ (2) HPDI, or (2) 4 stroke outboards. That's also twice the headache... Not to mention the motors are very $$$, the bracket is very $$$... So.....

(1) big, new i/o w/ a bullet-proof bravo 2 drive is where I'm headed. I'm very meticulous so I know the motor and drive will be well cared for.

As for doing the work. I've taken on projects like this before ( re-doing sailboats, re-building engines ) - but this is a big undertaking. A little at a time. No doubt there are going to be days where I want to sink the damn @#$%^& thing. That's the beauty of fading memory; in a year from now, when I'm fishing - it will all be a distant, fading memory of blood, sweat and tears.. and of course, fiberglass dust...

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abl,

They call it "romance". Finster, myself and probably Trayder about now might call it bummer. It's very time consuming. Probably more from the day dream perspective. After 3 months of intense renovation, I'm taking a break to mow the lawn for the first time in, oh let's see, SEVEN AND A HALF FREAKING MONTHS!

Try to consider your wife's perspective. That'll slow you down.

Otto

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I always say ya got to do what ya gotta do. My only problem is the boat is starting to take a front seat to work. [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] And my wife cracks me up with comments like "aren't you getting a little carried away" [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] ......typical.