A New Boat to Check Out

[strick]

The original console was the large one with a door up front and a box in the floor for an optional head. I'm probably going to build a completely new console since it's in pretty rough shape.

Bonefish- it's never too late to bring that old consel back to life:
http://www.casdvm.com/photos/Consel%20Refurb/index.htm

I contemplated getting a totally different consel as well but I changed my mind and just re-did the original one the way I wanted and now I'm happy that I did. They are very stable and functional. It also keeps the boat looking like a Classic SeaCraft.

strick

[Bobv]

... there might be someone on the board that might like to have that console or any other original parts so dont immediatley just trash them if you are not going to use them!!! put em up for auction on the for sale board !!!

Don't worry, I haven't trashed anything that can be re-used. I'm still laboring over the decision about the console, and if I don't use it, I'll be sure and offer it to whoever may like it.

[Bobv]

Here are some pictures of the scupper set up. It's designed to minimize the number of holes through the hull. The actual scupper tubes were molded and epoxied into place. A drain pipe for the baitwell is seen.



The transom was ground from the outside, so that the tube could be glassed back over and cut out, basically making it an integral part of the transom.



PVC drain lines were molded with a heat gun and epoxied into the scupper tubes. Both the tubes and drain lines are angled so that nothing flows into the boat. Seen here are drains for the baitwell, the port side bilge pump, the forward in-floor fishbox, and the port side insulated storage box in the transom cap.




Here are both sides with the drains epoxied into the scupper tubes. Note that the entire cap has been removed in this picture.



A view from the outside of the port side scupper. The transom has been glassed and initially faired, and the drain lines are visible as they enter into the scupper tube. Fairing still needs to be done where each drain line joins the tube.

Very nice work looks like you've done this before.

[Bobv]

I wish I could take the credit, but it goes to my friends at F&B Boatworks here in Savannah. They really know how to get it right through experience, and are pretty cool about letting me think that I'm making the decisions.

My wife, does the same thing to me.

[williebe]

Bob-
You are hard to get in touch with. Call me at home or work I have some questions about the boat, it looks great I was over there a couple of weeks ago.
Bill Bowers

[Bobv]

We are creeping up on finishing the transom. Here is the inner wall being trial fit.



A view of the back side of the inner transom wall. The flanges have been installed on the lower hatches. PVC rod holder tubes are also epoxied in place.



The wall assembly glassed in place.

[RUSTYNTABATHA]

Bonefish i hope you wont be offendid if i copy some of the idea's on your transom well and boxs's ! I have looked at alot of enclosed transom's and i like your's alot. I will probably put multiple tuna tubes in the transom as well maybe 2-3 on each side.

[Ikan Besar]

Very nice work! looks like the ultimate 23' is taking shape.