'73 23' Rework & boat porn :)

[Old'sCool]

Been a while but here goes......I need to finish all the goodies

I opted to go with hull vents and cut the holes before the glass man got the boat



Deck cut out



Transom replaced and tied in with raised stringers





Fuel tank compartment rebuilt and new 118 Gal epoxy coated tank installed, no foam!







I chose a large bilge access, 2 large bulkhead accesses, large baitwell/cooler. It's blue inside and could be plumbed. I have a McKee pogy pen for the serious live bait so this is probably cooler.





Ice Blue Awlgrip with white, blue non skid on deck and white on cap areas



The fish box is deeper with stringers taller







I hope to get the Hermco bracket and motor on in ~ 2 weeks and then start wiring.

[Rlbol]

Looks great!
What is the inside of the forward compartment like? There is a picture where someone is standing in it. Mine is just opened. You can see the front of the fuel tank but my tank is moved all the way forward then I have the fish box aft of the console. I always wondered how they were layed out?

[2182]

boat is looking sharp. if you dont mind, who do you use for fiberglass work here in town? i used to have a guy up in summerville but lost touch w/ him...

[Old'sCool]

Thanks! G-Crafts in Awendaw performed this work.

[Rlbol]

Is it opened beneath the fish box? I see there is a drain for the bow compartment, so is there a bulk head between the bow area and beneath the fish box? I should post a picture of my boat which might make it more logical what I am trying to ask. On my 23 the bow compartment is completely open. My fuel tank buts up to that compartment then it is open below and all the way through the bilge. I have been think about pulling the top cap and doing some kind of dry storage up there. So I am curious as to how the factory sea craft is set up. I figured mine was cut out at some point since the fuel tank is so far forward the there is a large fish box under the leaning post. If you could post some pictures of that area I would appreciate it!

[Old'sCool]

ummmm....there is a bulkhead between the fish box and fuel tank. the fishbox (I don't use it for that) drains to bilge.

[Blue197320]

sunshine marine just did a tank for my 23 contender. i got about 130 gallons.

[Old'sCool]

It's been HOT but I've been doing what I can. I hope to mount the bracket/engine this week. I installed Gem low profile deck drains, all hatches/hinges/latches/rod holders, etc. Most are drilled oversize, epoxied with West 610 and thru-bolted. I made the bow area access from 1/2" starboard and the gunwale supports from 1" starboard. I pilot drilled the transom from a template. The plan is to lag bolt the bracket and thru drill together from inside.