Just got back on after having no power for 3+ days. Made a little progress.
Ill try to answer a couple questions.
1. The box was removed with a 2-3in lip around it (beyond where the cover would sit) I had to grind some of the core off it and then stuck it to the bottom of the deck panel before installing the deck.
2. The hull is a little deeper forward more, so I had to take the core out of the box and add more glass (lost about 1/2-3/4in that way) On installing the box, the center stringer needed to be notched ~3/8in and reglassed to allow for box clearance. It now sits directly on the center stringer. (as it did factory up front)
3. There is aprox 2in between the sides of the box and stringer boxes, thats the easy part!
4. I have the front casting platform fish box, and the rear one plumbed together w/1.5in hose and both go to a macerator pump for the end of the day rinse out.
5. I started building a livewell, but decided it was too much water on deck (close to 500lb above deck, and taking up space) so I scraped it and I am going with Tuna tubes over the stern, above the bracket. I wanted to have the MOST space one deck as I could and trying to keep that in mind with any changes I make in the plan.
Got the bracket on the last couple days and all sealed up. Threw on the Seacraft logos, installed the drain plugs and polished up the hull vents. Ill hang the motor in the next couple days after the sealant has set up and drop it in the water. It will be the first time in YEARS that boat has seen the water I am pretty psyched!
