The scuppers go out the transom. 7 3/4” bottom of the hull to bottom of the scupper. Had the glass bottom boat scuppers filled in. Keys really are distribution, raising the floor height and a massive floatation bracket. I know the Armstrong is expensive and people bitch about electrolysis but they have the best tub. Personally I also like the bracket to have a V versus a flat bottom again my preference. Lawrence has done a ton of SeaCrafts and knows his stuff. Not my first Armstrong, never had an issue. Do not waste your time with a project like this and a BS bracket. You will ruin the boat.
Next is the fuel tank. This is another area where people completely mess up. Tank should not be in the bilge. Kick that thing forward. I took about 12” out of the box in front of the console. My boat will sit better in the water once I load some things in the front of the boat and put 80-100 gallons in. Picture shown when I water tested literally had nothing in the console or forward hatches. Make sure to spend a few extra dollars and get some baffles in the tank to prevent sloshing. I also went with the thicker gauge aluminum. Coal tarred, foamed and glassed into the boat. Lastly nudge that console a bit forward. Will also help with weight. Batteries in the console above the waterline.
Good luck with your boat! They are show stoppers for sure.
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01-09-2021, 04:58 PM
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