Yeah, the pursuit of going full composite is costly no doubt. Plans are evolving as we go. We are now planning to completely replace the cap and gunnels as well with nidacore. The only part of the original cap we will use is the windshield riser so the original frame can be used to keep the Tsunami look. We will however move the riser and helm header back 1 foot to give us a better COG and longer bow. With so much room in the back we won't miss it and the ride at the helm should improve.
The amount of weight we will lose in this process is calculating much better than originally expected. I was shocked at how much all the decking, webbing and transom boxed weighed. I was shooting for offsetting the weight of the Hermco bracket but it looks like we now may lose enough to offset most of the motor weight as well. She was certainly a tank before but with these ultra light and strong composite replacements her performance should greatly improve. Time will tell as she hits the shop next week.
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