Newbie to CSC, Picked up a 1986 23

[eggsuckindog]

The black or dark blue really makes the lines come out, its not a show car and I doubt it will be picked over like one. If you don't do it now you will always wonder what it would look like, like they say follow your heart - just say'in

after you hit a couple docks it will have some anyway

[Sullivan21]

Originally Posted by eggsuckindog

The black or dark blue really makes the lines come out, its not a show car and I doubt it will be picked over like one. If you don't do it now you will always wonder what it would look like, like they say follow your heart - just say'in

after you hit a couple docks it will have some anyway

Agreed!!!!!!

[Sullivan21]

Sounds like Hermco it is then! Thx guys

[Sullivan21]

It's been slow going with the cold but got the new transom lid glassed in going to be finished by Tuesday all painted (well the inside white transom lid will be painted to blend)
Happy with the strength it added and overall look.
Next is paint and bracket that will be February. We have picked up a newer Merc 250 for her. A deal to good to pass locally.

[Sullivan21]

[shine]

Hi Dan, thought it would be better to respond here....

I dont really want to get into adjusting scuppers. Just curious, I see your floor scuppers, do you think I need to do anything with what my set up will be?

The sole level in my boat is higher (2" higher). My scuppers have flaps and they are very large. Only if I get everyone on the same side of the boat in a following sea will any water get into the cockpit. I have though about adding some "pods" of buoyancy on the outside/bottom of my bracket, but its really not a problem

I doubt you will have much problem.

[Sullivan21]

Hey y'all boat is coming back from paint this weekend then it's go time! The bracket is coming we have the 250 Merc, steering, Leaning Post, all Accon SS products, all new Lowrance Elite 7 and 4 series for her.
Now to some questions, are Transom knees a must when enclosing the transom as we have done?
I also see many people opt for that glass in PVC or what have you for a brace going across the transom for more support.
I have heard don't bother and you must on both these projects. My issue is I'm gonna have a heck of a time getting to the base of the stringers for the knees and the brace across. I may need to cut out an access area bigger than what is there, IDK? it's been so long since I've seen my 23 I can't remember what it looks like back there but I know those knees will be some work to get to.
If I do need to cut the floor to access that area I'd just add a Bomar style hatch or a big ole commercial grade aluminum dual handle hatch.
Let me know your thought
Oh and she is finally primed



Thanks