1979 20 project started - Page 2

NoBones · #11 01-16-2008, 02:52 PM

When my 20SF went through the rehab, I raised the OEM
boxes to gunnel height.
The port side which has a hatch on
top is for access to the TCW oil tank.
The starboard side has the same size hatch on the front
which has the Bennett trim reservoir and the water seperating fuel filter.
I like having the space just for those items....

See ya, Ken

CaptLloyd · #12 01-16-2008, 03:08 PM

I find that they take up a lot of valuable deck space and when I get new guys on the boat, they ALWAYS stumble on them.

If you raised them to the gunnel, and kept the same depth and width, they would be HUGE. IMO, they would take up too much space, I would decrease the size. Some of the other members did that, and it's my plan as well.

Either way, you'll have a great boat

Lloyd

CaptLloyd · #13 01-16-2008, 03:15 PM

Ken,

Did you bring yours straight up? Or did you decrease the length fore/aft? From the pic, it looks like they are cut back a little.

Thanks,

Lloyd

NoBones · #14 01-16-2008, 03:29 PM

Lloyd, I cut them back to the best of my recollection.
(I'm old now) approx. 5 inches. As I said the Merc oil
tank fits nicely port and the trim pump and fuel filter
in the starboard. Keeps everything dry...

See ya, Ken

reelclassic · #15 01-16-2008, 03:35 PM

I like that I will consider that when I get there...Thanks !

CaptLloyd · #16 01-16-2008, 03:39 PM

Ken,

And they say that memory is the second thing that goes

Thanks for the reply, I like your concept of having some space for equipment. IMO, yours looks like about the max size they should be.

Lloyd

reelclassic · #17 01-16-2008, 03:41 PM

OK Question----I bought the plywood for the deck yesterday I bought 3/8 AC fir it seems it is way to "thin" what has everyone been using to replace their decks. I plan on putting 1 layer of cloth on the underside and 2 or 3 layers of mat on the top. It looks like 1/2 inch plywod was used on the original deck? I have been told it is 3/8 though?

NoBones · #18 01-16-2008, 04:12 PM

Well reelclassic, back when a 3/8's was a true 3/8's
just like a 2x4. Lumber sizes have as you know have been
reduced. Personally I used 3/4 marine ply just on the lower
decking, not on the front platform. This gives you
plenty of meat to screw down the console, T-top etc..
The rest was 1/2 in marine ply.
I epoxied the underside of the raw wood.
The little bit of weight difference is a trade off of
the fastening capabilities.
You would be OK with 1/2in., but not 3/8's IMO

See ya, Ken

reelclassic · #19 01-16-2008, 08:28 PM

Thats what we determined that back then 3/8 was 3/8. If I used it i was going to double up under the console and where the leaning post will go but I think I'm going to go with at least 1/2" maybe 5/8" thanks

reelclassic · #20 01-19-2008, 02:01 PM

Question....What type of fairing compound do you guys recommend. I will probably basicly skim coat the whole deck once i get it in and some other places on the cap and wherever else I need. How much should I get? I have seen several kinds online in 1 or 1.5 gallon kits will that be enough? Thanks