23 CC rebuild - shine

[Bigshrimpin]

Thanks guys. The coring of the sides, Im still up in the air about, I may just go with stiffeners and "box frames"

John B, that is helpful. How far is you sole above the waterline? How well does the cockpit drain?

I am trying to lighten it up a bit. Dual tanks is something I have been considering, its a pretty easy thing to do, and will allow me to adjust trim. I really do not like the idea of the bait tank sitting on the transom. I like it for fishing, but you have 2 guys standing back there rigging/fishing, 100 gallons of water, then a heavy outboard 30" further back then originally designed.

I just put 2 tanks in my 23 . . . one 55 gallon (under the console in place of the step down storage) and a 70 gallon behind the 55gallon. I'll let you know how it works when I launch.

BTW - Hermit's boat is setup perfectly . . . it's a rocket out of the hole and cruises nicely at 30mph. It's super responsive too . . . turns on a dime.