Originally Posted by
Endless Summer
That will keep you busy for awhile looks good do far.
I moved my start batteries in the back next to the engine because I didn't like the long run on the battery cables. I did notice an improvement in cranking power.
I like the cc look a 23 as a cc would look good with even more fishing room.
Marc
I agree Marc. If I move forward with the deck/stringer removal I'm basically committing to a winter project....
I am also planning to move the batteries, but in the opposite direction of what you did. I am going to move them to the bow storage area. I am moving them forward in an attempt to distribute some of the weight to the front of the boat.
Right now, the 4.3L GS (6-cyl) motor sitting on the stern is adding an additional 320lbs. of weight right on the transom compared to the original 3.0L GL (4-cyl) that the boat was built with. I believe this is the reason why I have to plug my deck drain holes (they are below the waterline the majority of the time).
I agree, a 23' CC would be awesome! That extra room would really increase the comfort/fishability. I think that your set-up for a 23' is the best of all world though: Space and a pilothouse to get away from the elements is a very nice combo.
-Brian
Brian Groff
"Little Provider"
1974 Blackman Fishmachine 20