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Many if not most boats built today that are 17' and longer are built with a 25" transom.
Has anyone considered converting their 20" transom boat to a 25" transom boat? I am considering it and am likely going to do something "close" to 25"(more on that in a minute).
Two reasons for a 25"...
The reality of this being a "lifetime" boat for me has me re-thinking a few things. Much of my ideas are based on my own knowledge of my boat and the security/piece of mind they give me. (The foam thread for instance)
I'm heavily considering beefing up the stringer system in my boat. It is an...
Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration
I might be crazy but in a boat that size I would have a full camp enclosure built and removable bow (or anywhere I suppose) cushions built......And I would camp in it.
Because of that I would go for things that would quiet the boat the most...
Re: Best way to "fasten" board foam to aluminum?
Now imagine two vertical foam boards between each stringer forming a 3-6" channel in the center. Then I want to fill the outsides with pour foam.
I'm wondering if I should just be looking at 5200 or equivalents? My two biggest concerns are...
I want to provide a channel down the center of my boat using vertically placed foam boards. Then use pour foam to fill in the outsides.
What is the best way to fasten and seal the foam board to the bottom of the boat? I'll try and find/post a picture of what I had in mind since this kind of...
