'73 23' Rework & boat porn :)

[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.

[studiojake]

Will your deck drain out the transom? Nice work.

[Old'sCool]

Will your deck drain out the transom? Nice work.

Thanks, yes out the transom.

[studiojake]

Please post photos of transom with drain outlets when done. I am about to redo the deck on my 1974 and likely will go with the same Hermco bracket. Thanks.

[Wildman]

With those taller stringers (raised floor) that should make your scuppers a breeze! I had some trouble with mine because my floor is at stock height.

How difficult was that 1/2in starboard bulkhead (for the anchor locker) to get under the gunwale?