Hull Extention

[KJM]

I'm sure people have done it but I'm just wondering how hard is it to extend the hull of a fiberglass boat about 3 or 4 feet? Would the cut/join always be a weak area? Would it fool up the hydrodynamics of the boat? I know people will say just sell and buy bigger but I have a lot of work put into this boat and know whats there is solid, just wish it was a little bigger!

 

[Scott Danforth]

it has been done. that is a huge expense and lots of work.

here is the thread from oops doing just the thing.

hull extension in progress with pics

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[Scott Danforth]

BTW, it will be cheaper/faster/easier to sell what you have and buy a different boat

 

[KJM]

OK. Looking at all that work i've decided my boat is big enough! Thanks!

 

[444]

OK. Looking at all that work i've decided my boat is big enough! Thanks!

Good choice! Once you see the reality of it, spending a few bucks for custom seats or custom storage to best maximize your current boat space doesn't sound so bad.