Thunder21
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It’s easy, just stick 2 horses in the yard. I also “built” mine during a house build so there was so much money flying out of my account already, I don’t think either of us even noticed.
Commander 26 Re Build
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kaelc
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Not to derail but can you get a shot of that dr mount from the other side? I need some more re-enforcement too my rail mounted DR now that I'm running 18lbers.
kaelc
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I agree they are perfect, and I haven't even been on one yet. As I trip over coolers and traps. This photo made me think of the beam and space you boys have.
Rain City
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That's a Seasport 2800 Commander not a Commander 26
Sttr
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Ya, beam not big enough Lmao.
Thunder21
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Sttr
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Fuel tank is back from repair. We installed it the first time , foamed it in, looks awesome! I step on the tank and hear a pop, step back on the other side and pop again. Tank is flexing. Now I’m not comfortable with it.
Need to find a repair for this, was told to try to tap the edge with a sledge and form it into place, I tapped it once and thought to myself what the f are you doing? So a smash the edge with a sledge and crack the tank, send it back to my guy , apologized and told him to fix it.
Worked out great in the end, tank is solid , reinforced and I also got a tab welded on for a ground strap.
Picked up some hardware for the Pod, 188 stainless. Was recommended 1/2 bolts, seems to small so I went with 5/8. I gotta say I’m still not happy with them and thinking going 3/4. I m just not sure if my heavy duty instincts are kicking in.
Also before the pod goes on here are some pics inside. Pod is 1/4 all around with the motor mounting 3/8. It is also fully reinforced inside and is heavvvy, not sure if that’s a good thing, cutting weight is good?!?!?
Need to find a repair for this, was told to try to tap the edge with a sledge and form it into place, I tapped it once and thought to myself what the f are you doing? So a smash the edge with a sledge and crack the tank, send it back to my guy , apologized and told him to fix it.
Worked out great in the end, tank is solid , reinforced and I also got a tab welded on for a ground strap.
Picked up some hardware for the Pod, 188 stainless. Was recommended 1/2 bolts, seems to small so I went with 5/8. I gotta say I’m still not happy with them and thinking going 3/4. I m just not sure if my heavy duty instincts are kicking in.
Also before the pod goes on here are some pics inside. Pod is 1/4 all around with the motor mounting 3/8. It is also fully reinforced inside and is heavvvy, not sure if that’s a good thing, cutting weight is good?!?!?
Sttr
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I will try to post everyday! I hate waiting days for a update when I’m following someone’s threads. Again thanks to everyone that posted there projects before me, with out you guy there is nooooo way I would be posting this. I wish there was more progress but I have to juggle this pesky thing called work!
Sir Reel
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That’s a SeaSport 2800
Sttr
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Wow , what a beast of a hull, beauty.
Beam specs on the seasport 2800 is 9’9” ?
This looks bigger or the guy is really small
Sttr
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Beauty….mmmmmm you sure got it figured out! Love all the stations, what a fishing machine!!!
kaelc
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Yup but it's the only boat with a nice beam I've seen in production other than this thread and its a 400k boat. I know the Commander is a BC Boat with likely a much better hull, but haven't done a tuna run in either, yet!
Sttr
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Hey, there’s Ron!This is a Commander 30 hull under construction year 2000. When your ready to move up. Beam is 11' 11"
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BCROB
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there was a pod job on the forum somewhere prior and the builder (sorry cant remember) went into detail about what size bolts to use and why , test strength etc...maybe someone remembers, might be some good info for you , keep the pics coming !!
Corey_lax
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Examples of successful 23.5 Hourston pod
Purchased a 23.5 Hourston after scouring many boats and making multiple trips to the Island from Terrace to view and sea trial. Looking to pod and repower with Etec G2 250 HO over the winter. I will be working with a fabricator unfamiliar with the specific boat (no one up here has this boat) and...
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Sttr
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Sttr
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Got this Beauty in November, by the time I got her to the shop and Christmas holidays and a game plan for the overhaul , it was January. At that time MY plan was to have her on the water by March. I had everything set up planned and timed. Well it didn’t go to plan, the weather was brutal, temperatures too low to glass, my tanks got delayed(weeks), because of that my pod start time got delayed. Then the pod was delayed(weeks), then the pod was too short,had to re do that, now my powder coating guy is on holidays, now Ron is looking that everything is getting delayed so he slows down, takes a few days off, add the fact that when ever anything gets delayed now a day s it’s so easy for everyone to say covid. Add my job , forgot about wife and kids…. And here we are.
I wouldn’t do it any other way or change anything , I have had a blast and been able to use and give work to so many people in my inner circle with this project. Every part of the boat I love and every part will mean something to me personally.
That said , my goal was realistic but didn’t happen. Next goal is to have her on the water by the first week of May
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