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Originally Posted by Billybob
You say the floor is good, but with all the work you are going to do, I'd be tempted to raise it.
Just a thought.
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I thought about that but...
Currently, at the aft end of the cockpit there is only 18" from the floor to the top of the gunnel. Raising the deck would decrease this height. You'd end up with the deck height below your knees and an increased danger of falling over board. The deck raising would also increase the weight of the boat and be somewhat self defeating. My plan is to install 90º fittings at the deck scuppers and plumb the drains to the opposite side of the transom. This way if a couple of hefty fishermen are in the aft corner, although their feet will be below the waterline, the deck won't flood because the transom thru hull will not be submerged.
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