79 MA restoration... here we go

[CaptCurt]

What may I ask are you saving by filling it in

Oh I get it: fish guts, blood, scales, salt water wash off, dirt etc running thru the bilge and then clogging up my pumps and creating a new Gucci scent within the confines

BTW: Great work & keep the pics coming........

Well, I'm not going to use it as a fishbox, just a dry storage compartment. I prefer an ice chest that I can lift out of the boat. It will most likely contain life vests, rope, and tackle boxes.