Update

[Rufneck]

I have a Hermco bracket that we will be installing. As for power, I am not sure exactly what I will do. The bracket is designed for a single motor. I am thinking I will most likely go with a 300 HP Suzuki or Yamaha. Here are some additional pics that I took on Friday.

The top of the transom ended up being 22" across the top. It is wider than I expected, but I like it.



This is the cut-out for the live well that will be in the transom.



We ended up extending the hatch for the fuel tank all the way to the transom. This will enable me to install a larger fuel tank should I decide to do so.



I am not really sure what I will do with the helm. I am just going to have it completly redone and gel-coated and then I can decide how to go back with all the new stuff.

[hallburg]

Looking good, keep up the good work!

[Rufneck]

Here are a few more pictures.
Here is the back of the boat. The fuel tank hatch was extended. We will also put an access hatch at the very back end of the fuel hatch so that I can access the bilge to service all the stuff in there.

Drain to drain the cockpit. I am concerned about being able to dump water quickly out of the boat so we built these channels.

I’ve really struggled with what to do for seating. I had always intended to have 2 captains chairs on pedestals for the helm and companion seat but then I would have wasted space beneath the chair and it didn’t solve the problem of seating for the other passengers. With the help of Jim (77SceptreOB), we designed dual seat boxes. We will place a helm chair on the more elevated, forward facing seat and the aft facing seat will be lower to the deck of the boat. We are also going to insulate the box under the aft facing seats and incorporate a cooler. This will eliminate the need for a drink cooler on the deck of the boat.

The seat boxes will be glassed down to the deck of the boat and we will add drawers under the forward facing seats for tackle storage.

[sidelock]

Originally Posted by Rufneck

I want to start purchasing all of the stainless hardware I will need when I start putting it all back together? Where would be the best place to purchase this? I will need numerous hinges and cleats and all the other stuff that is needed for this refurbishment.

Should I just purchase from West Marine or Jamestown Distributors or is there a better supplier for high quality stainless?

GEM Products Inc. has reasonable priced SS hardware and are good to deal with.

[uncleboo]

Or... www.prime-industries.com

[DonV]

"We are also going to insulate the box under the aft facing seats and incorporate a cooler. This will eliminate the need for a drink cooler on the deck of the boat"

To me, that's a good idea!! Coolers sliding around the deck are always a problem, I would spend some extra time on a method of sealing the lid, along with the insulation around the cooler. That's the difference in the performance of the Yeti, Engel, high price type coolers versus the Igloo brands....air tight seals on the lid.

Looking really good!!

[fdheld34]

Originally Posted by sidelock

GEM Products Inc. has reasonable priced SS hardware and are good to deal with.

Also
Marinepartdepot.com

[Rufneck]

A few updates…….

[Rufneck]

Here are a few pictures of the unfinished seat boxes. I will mount some tackle drawers in the forward cut outs and the aft is going to be glassed in to be a cooler box. I really like how these are turning out and feel they are going to be very functional.





The bracket will be mounted very soon. The bracket is a Hermco bracket designed for a single motor. Does anybody know where the water line will be in relation to the 2 boot stripes that run alongside the boat? Are those generally right at the waterline or are they above the water? The top of the bracket will be mounted just a bit above the blue masking tape that runs across the transom. I am just curious to know where the water will be in relation to the top of the bracket.

[DonV]

"The top of the bracket will be mounted just a bit above the blue masking tape that runs across the transom"

Was wondering what you mean by "just a bit", seems to me it would be around six inches above. I'm sure when you get Don's bracket it will give you exact mounting location instructions. I also feel with the bracket and either of the four strokes you mentioned will balance the boat very nicely!! Your boat versus the CC models is heavy in the bow and the bracket/engine will help "level" it out. To answer your question, I'm guessing the water line will be no higher than the top of the bottom stripe when full of fuel, etc. Looking very nice!!