Raising floor

[FishStretcher]

There are some who might say that the answer is a motor that has an appropriate weight, and movement of batteries, tanks and such to re-establish balance rather than raising the floor. It can be done, and in my opinion, it is easier than raising the floor.

[77SceptreOB]

Originally Posted by FishStretcher

There are some who might say that the answer is a motor that has an appropriate weight, and movement of batteries, tanks and such to re-establish balance rather than raising the floor. It can be done, and in my opinion, it is easier than raising the floor.

X2 on that. Also adding a Hermco fiberglass "floatation" bracket can help too.

[Seacraft84]

Originally Posted by FishStretcher

There are some who might say that the answer is a motor that has an appropriate weight, and movement of batteries, tanks and such to re-establish balance rather than raising the floor. It can be done, and in my opinion, it is easier than raising the floor.

Really limits your choice of motors especially if going new.
Plus most of the Seacrafts we have done needed the floor replaced anyway.
I can raise the floor a whole lot cheaper than buying and installing a Hermco bracket

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by FishStretcher

There are some who might say that the answer is a motor that has an appropriate weight, and movement of batteries, tanks and such to re-establish balance rather than raising the floor. It can be done, and in my opinion, it is easier than raising the floor.

I agree 100%! Keeping the boat's CG where it was designed to be is very important to overall boat performance, ride and handling and just as important as keeping your feet dry if not more so! Plus the SF models don't have a whole bunch of freeboard to start with - I prefer to have the gunnel at or above my knees, not down around my ankles!

[Seacraft84]

Originally Posted by Bushwacker

I agree 100%! Keeping the boat's CG where it was designed to be is very important to overall boat performance, ride and handling and just as important as keeping your feet dry if not more so! Plus the SF models don't have a whole bunch of freeboard to start with - I prefer to have the gunnel at or above my knees, not down around my ankles!

Don't you think ankles is a little extreme. Haven't done one yet that was uncomfortable leaning against the gunnels.
Plus raising the floor a couple inches isn't going to affect the ride (CG)as much as installing brackets and moving tanks around.
The first question I always get when selling one of these restores is "does it self bail"