done.

[jetroc0088]

Beautiful!

[Tarpinmon]

That boat is unreal. I have a 20 im restoring as well and hope to make half the boat this one is. Mark Im at a critical stage Im getting ready to put a entire new floor in but before I do, you had mentioned that you moved the fuel cell forward how far? and how does the boat ride now? I kind of have the concern of te boat being to heavy in the rear once I strap the suzuki on. I already raised the stringers 2.5 inches like you suggested before sounds like ill be happy with this. I was wondering if you had a couple of measurements off hand. Whats it measure in the rear of the boat from the bottom of the keel to the new floor height. and what are the dimensions of the the rear bait boxes you installed? Your boat is awesome and a true inspiration to get mine done. thanks for any advise and tips you can pass my way.

[Mark]

I'll get all those measurements to you tomorrow. the boat is "in the barn" due to this little disturbance named Frances but I'll make a few measurements for you in the morning. However, as to the measurements of the two aft compartments, I would suggest making them whatever dimensions YOU are happy with. We just played around with different front-to-back measurements on mine until we came up with what felt right - there was no strong reason as to why mine are the size they are.

The 75 gallon tank was shoved all the way forward until it hit the beginning of the casting deck.

I think it rides pretty well. Hole shot suffered with the first prop I tried (14x21) but when I went to the 14x20, it performs quite nicely. The images above show where the waterline is when at rest. My feet stay dry with no splashwell and I no longer own scupper plugs - both of these features sure are nice for a change.

[TUGBOAT]

WooWeee!! Dat'some good look'n SeaCraft! Great Job on Her!
You might end up spending most of Your time at the Dock talk'n & show'n Her off ! Now lets see some Fish !
Congrat's!!!! [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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Wow is right! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

I won't even ask how much $$$ you have invested in the project! [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[ocuyler]

Mark's project is a Labor of Love. It's like asking how much you spent on your family in the last 10 years - nobody even wants to THINK about that kinda money.

Mark - Good for you, man! Only you're not done. You've got some fun having to do...

[Bigshrimpin]

Mark - I really like the finish work on the inside of the hull under the gunnels.

Did the guys just putty the sides and smooth it out or did they use the outside of the hull as a mold to make the "liner"?

[Mark]

Bigshrimpin - more glass was added to the sides then "putty and smooth" as you stated.

To others who have asked specific measurement questions, I apologize for not getting those numbers to you but I ran out of town ahead of the storm and left the boat inside a secure building. I am now 500 miles from the boat until Frances passes.

[Bigshrimpin]

Thanks Mark!! That's really helpful. What a great job!!

[Ed]

A year and a halg ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Mark at the CSC/Dania Marine Flea Market gathering. While there, he spent about one hour picking through stainless fittings and I wanted to scream, "would you just buy the friggin' thing already". However, now I see why his boat looks as good as it does.....he took the time to do it right the first time.

Mark, congratulations on a job well done. Hopefully I will get to see it in person some time.

-Ed-