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[Umos]

But damn, going backward to move forward sucks…

 

[Thunder21]

Was not aware. All of the talk about raising the deck, I thought that was so there could be a self bailing feature. Thanks.

Oh ok I see . Yeah the issue is the decks are actually a bit too high. Dropping them a bit would still allow the boat to be self bailing and also make the step into the cabin much shorter. It’s an expensive modification but would make a big difference .

 

[Sttr]

As it stands now the deck is getting lowered

 

[Sttr]

Besides, I’m half way done lowering the deck, only took me 5 mins to cut it out, now just need to put it in

 

[Eden Island]

Besides, I’m half way done lowering the deck, only took me 5 mins to cut it out, now just need to put it in

I bet that will take more than 5 minutes. But getting a deeper cockpit without sacrificing self-bailing sounds like a worthwhile investment in safety and comfort.

 

[Rain City]

I bet that will take more than 5 minutes. But getting a deeper cockpit without sacrificing self-bailing sounds like a worthwhile investment in safety and comfort.

Yep. The only reason they were that high was for engine room. No engines, no problemo.

 

[Sttr]

Few more baby steps
Super happy with my side windows after installing the inner frames, looking forward to new rubber seals especially on the front windows. Front windows are just set in place, need to clean, seal and secure them. Installed strips for the headliner and a little something for myself on the sides of the boat. Made it out to fibretek today, locked and loaded now

 

[Corey_lax]

Was not aware. All of the talk about raising the deck, I thought that was so there could be a self bailing feature. Thanks.

He’s not raising the deck. He’s lowering it. So there’s no step to get into the cockpit. And will still be above water line

 

[Corey_lax]

He’s not raising the deck. He’s lowering it. So there’s no step to get into the cockpit. And will still be above water line

I should read the whole thread before replying lol. Sounds like everyone nailed it. Lower that deck.

 

[Sttr]

Here’s a pic of the deck for you guys

 

[Eden Island]

So much easier to go in the cabin door. Will you have storage under the deck?

 

[Sttr]

Put in a 6 hour shift today, retorqued the lower rail hardware, it really needed it. Replaced a few screws that I didn’t like. I haven’t glasses in a while and wanted to start somewhere in the cabin. There was a few spots where the deck meets the hull that wasn’t glassed for some reason so started out with that. Thought about glassing in all the rail hardware but it took 7 layers by the time it covered the nuts. It’s sealed good but will add some sika on top of any exposed nuts, just in case.

 

[Sttr]

So much easier to go in the cabin door. Will you have storage under the deck?

Oh for sure, should be lots of storage space

Right now the deck is resting on the floor, the lip on the deck for the door is supposed to slide ontop the ply in the cabin door way,

 

[Sttr]

Amateur hour is in full swing boys,
Got my sides fitted and glassed in,
Tabbed a couple pieces for the v berth so it won’t fall apart when I go ham on it…. Top still needs to be fitted.

 

[Rain City]

Amateur hour is in full swing boys,
Got my sides fitted and glassed in,
Tabbed a couple pieces for the v berth so it won’t fall apart when I go ham on it…. Top still needs to be fitted.
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Now we're talking, slap her in there. KISS

 

[Stizzla]

Amateur hour is in full swing boys,
Got my sides fitted and glassed in,
Tabbed a couple pieces for the v berth so it won’t fall apart when I go ham on it…. Top still needs to be fitted.
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Busted!!! Amateurs don’t have well used Milwaukee tools!

 

[Aces]

Busted!!! Amateurs don’t have well used Milwaukee tools!

Just want to offer that those are readily available on marketplace

 

[noluck]

keep up the good work!

 

[Sttr]

More progress, got the v berth base tabbed all around and glassed in, I’m so happy that this is done, the bow is one of the worst, most uncomfortable places I ever worked in. Would rather cut tie straps upside down all day long. Now and can sit or lay down while finishing the rest

 

[noluck]

great progress