Stretched 23' seacraft hull thoughts...

kmoose · #1 02-01-2016, 11:58 AM

Moved from another thread per request, Discussion about stretching the 23' hull to 25'-27'.....

One of the biggest things bugging me on the 25 is the gunnel height and layout. For what I do I would have shave the tops down and it would totally destroy the lines of the boat. Recently I have been urged by a friend to consider extending my current rig 4'. There is someone who has done a similar project to a 23cc and it look amazing. I have a basic quote for the structural and transom work of the extension but have to figure in a cap mod that would give be basically the same layout. My vision would be to move the helm and cabin face including the windshield back 4'. With the extension added on the back I would be left with the same ample deck layout. From the windshield riser forward the bow deck would be replaced with a new nidacore bow cap and low profile hatch. The boat would look essentially the same but would appear to have 4 more feet of bow length but added at the stern. This mod would also allow me to keep my current top configuration that I love and really make the cabin worth using for a sleepover.

Billybob · #2 02-10-2016, 02:02 PM

There was a guy in Ct who was in the process of extending his 23 CC back when this site started, but I'll be damned if I can remember his name.

Duxbait · #3 02-10-2016, 03:12 PM

The 25 Cape Cod/26 Albin is a stretched 23. Ride is amazing

Islandtrader · #4 02-12-2016, 09:27 AM

Ken maybe a shout out to Carla and see if her dad has any thought on this...just keep in mind Carl is over 90.

Jaizzen · #5 02-15-2016, 08:19 PM

Getting ready for exterrior paint.... Your welcome to use the shop, the air tools, etc... But don't count on free labor.

RUSTYNTABATHA · #6 02-19-2016, 05:06 PM

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...extension.html
Moose
read thru this build .... the guy did an amazing job could help some on yours !!

kmoose · #7 03-24-2016, 06:38 PM

Well the talk is over and the Admiral is on board. The project boat is secured and I am putting it on my old trailer this weekend in hopes of gaining some momentum moving forward. It's going to be a total restore and stretch from bow to transom. I think it's really going to be worth the ride. I'll post some pics this weekend.

gofastsandman · #8 03-24-2016, 07:07 PM

Hi Ho Hi Ho

Cant wait to see Moose in the Stay Puft marshmallow tyvek suit.

kmoose · #9 03-24-2016, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Hi Ho Hi Ho

Cant wait to see Moose in the Stay Puft marshmallow tyvek suit.

Not going to happen. If it requires sanding, mixing, grinding, cutting, filling or spraying it will be contracted out. I'm smart enough to know it is far more economical for me to have a pro do the work once. I want to spend all of my weekends on the water and not covered in glass.

gofastsandman · #10 03-24-2016, 09:46 PM

You and Mel are awesome.