Thunder21
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I’ve considered the exact same. Good idea
Commander 26 Re Build
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Sttr
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I’m not sure about the 26 er, it’s smaller and would lose area for height,
Sttr
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U might get to see, I have no access to remove the front hook hahahahh
Sttr
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So gentlemen, as you know I have been digging further and further into the boat. I had 3 hours of quality time last night thinking about the commander during the new Batman movie as realized what I have, want I was planning to do and what I wanted to do. It’s so close to everything out….
My plan now has changed , we are going to rip her apart to the hull. Inspection of every inch will be performed, stupid questions will be asked, new foam , new floors, new cabinets will be installed, every screw will be replaced, new railings ,every thing going on this boat will be new.
Brand new 1980 commander custom.
Here’s where we are at:
My plan now has changed , we are going to rip her apart to the hull. Inspection of every inch will be performed, stupid questions will be asked, new foam , new floors, new cabinets will be installed, every screw will be replaced, new railings ,every thing going on this boat will be new.
Brand new 1980 commander custom.
Here’s where we are at:
ChilliSpoons
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Wow, what a massive undertaking. She gonna be way better than new and good for another 40+ years. Hopefully you don’t outgrow it and can enjoy it for years to come.
Sttr
Crew Member
My sons got some sweat into this boat and is super excited… if there’s one addiction I want to pass to him is fishing.
She’s been cruising these waters for 40 years already, tried tested and true, if there is any boat that deserves it it’s the commander
dmurph
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Seems kinda overkill to absolutely rip apart and rebuild the entire boat, but I love it. That being said since you now there and fully committed, just like lowering the back deck if really suggest reconfiguration of the v berth. Lower if possible and extend it down the side under part of the dinette seating into a coffin on that side. Not sure that’s possible but a great configuration if it is, always for three to sleep in v berth, adult 2 kids for example. Also it may be already, but make sure the dinette drops to a bed a little over 6 feet. In my boat it’s literally 2/3inches to short and kinks my neck lol. It will be an epic fishing cruiser family boat. Also I’d suggest leaving the oven, keep it as close to camper as possible you’ll use it over time. Fishing trips don’t have to be all about the guys, get the wife and kids involved. As long as the boat is comfortable they will all enjoy it
Sttr
Crew Member
That’s a great idea,
Rain City
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I'm not sure you'd want to start cutting holes in those major bulkheads without considering your loss of shear strength.
Sttr
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Posts on both sides should be good, the 26er has one foot closets one both sides after the v berth and one side has a hatch already,
Too late I cut it already with out Ron
Maxpri
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Ok seeing the boat like this is bringing up far too many memories, I'm officially ready to be heartbroken
Rain City
Crew Member
Any moisture in the foam?
Sttr
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Ok, can someone send me a link to the Snyder hourston thread. I need to see what happened
Rain City
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23' & 26' Hourston Project Commenced...
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Sttr
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No moisture, although the back had a hint of fuel
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