myles
Well-Known Member
I have embarked on a project to modify my 20' hourston this winter/spring. Mainly i will be working on the existing pod which I made in 2019/2020. The pod worked fine, but there was room for improvement.
Couple of things I hope to get out of this insane amount of grinding.
1) move trim tabs further back increasing moment and needless tab to run. Using Zipwake trim tabs possibly will result in less drag and therefore better fuel economy.
2) move the kicker to starboard side of the boat to balance it better. I made a mistake having it on the Port side originally.
3) extend the swim grid full width to accommodate a cooler or bait tank.
4) add more "lift" while planning to reduce the requirement for trim tabs and reduce porpoise effect.
5) Tie in pod to hull and give a nice estetic look of a euro transom improving the lines of the boat.
6) Remove all blisters and interprotect hull and a finish coat of VC epoxy to reduce drag.
I will also add a new rub rail, windlass, new headliner and carpet downstairs and get a larger alumnum roofrack made with intergradted rod holders. Im thinking 8 rod holders should be enough but maybe to be safe i will do 10?
Also considering building a 20 gal live well, but would rather just buy if someone has a round or oval they want to sell or trade.
Any thoughts or comments let me know
Let the fun begin!
Couple of things I hope to get out of this insane amount of grinding.
1) move trim tabs further back increasing moment and needless tab to run. Using Zipwake trim tabs possibly will result in less drag and therefore better fuel economy.
2) move the kicker to starboard side of the boat to balance it better. I made a mistake having it on the Port side originally.
3) extend the swim grid full width to accommodate a cooler or bait tank.
4) add more "lift" while planning to reduce the requirement for trim tabs and reduce porpoise effect.
5) Tie in pod to hull and give a nice estetic look of a euro transom improving the lines of the boat.
6) Remove all blisters and interprotect hull and a finish coat of VC epoxy to reduce drag.
I will also add a new rub rail, windlass, new headliner and carpet downstairs and get a larger alumnum roofrack made with intergradted rod holders. Im thinking 8 rod holders should be enough but maybe to be safe i will do 10?
Also considering building a 20 gal live well, but would rather just buy if someone has a round or oval they want to sell or trade.
Any thoughts or comments let me know
Let the fun begin!