Magnum Sport Restoration Begins!
09-30-2011, 08:52 PM
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I pulled the motors out tonight, I will tear them down over the weekend and see what kind of surprises are inside! I am going to get started on re-installing the cockpit floor and had a few questions for you guys. Would you recommend using all marine grade plywood or will standard plywood coated in resin get the job done? I am sure this next question will be very controversial but i have to ask........ I am thinking of dropping the floor a few inches and was curious if it would be detrimental to the strength of the hull if I trim the 3 stringers down a bit i would then either add additional stringers or ad structure to the current ones? I have looked through some past threads and am not crazy about the look of dropping recessed boxes down in the floor, I will most likely leave it stock but wanted to get some of your input prior to moving forward. I will post some more pics over the weekend.
10-02-2011, 11:23 PM
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If you seal out all the edges & glass underside & face, there's no reason to spend double on marine grade........I've used exterior grade ply w/one smooth from home depot.
I've not completed the cockpit sole yet, but it will be lowered by 7" when I'm done. to visualize this would be as if a "tub" would be lowered into place surrounded by glassed in gussets.
I've not completed the cockpit sole yet, but it will be lowered by 7" when I'm done. to visualize this would be as if a "tub" would be lowered into place surrounded by glassed in gussets.
10-02-2011, 11:52 PM
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Ironhead lowered his floor when he restored the ANACONDA Mag. It's not a bad way to go if want more freeboard.
QUOTE=hotrod62;3517053]I pulled the motors out tonight, I will tear them down over the weekend and see what kind of surprises are inside! I am going to get started on re-installing the cockpit floor and had a few questions for you guys. Would you recommend using all marine grade plywood or will standard plywood coated in resin get the job done? I am sure this next question will be very controversial but i have to ask........ I am thinking of dropping the floor a few inches and was curious if it would be detrimental to the strength of the hull if I trim the 3 stringers down a bit i would then either add additional stringers or ad structure to the current ones? I have looked through some past threads and am not crazy about the look of dropping recessed boxes down in the floor, I will most likely leave it stock but wanted to get some of your input prior to moving forward. I will post some more pics over the weekend.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=hotrod62;3517053]I pulled the motors out tonight, I will tear them down over the weekend and see what kind of surprises are inside! I am going to get started on re-installing the cockpit floor and had a few questions for you guys. Would you recommend using all marine grade plywood or will standard plywood coated in resin get the job done? I am sure this next question will be very controversial but i have to ask........ I am thinking of dropping the floor a few inches and was curious if it would be detrimental to the strength of the hull if I trim the 3 stringers down a bit i would then either add additional stringers or ad structure to the current ones? I have looked through some past threads and am not crazy about the look of dropping recessed boxes down in the floor, I will most likely leave it stock but wanted to get some of your input prior to moving forward. I will post some more pics over the weekend.[/QUOTE]
10-03-2011, 06:59 PM
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I like the look of the TRS hatch on the sport. Anaconda & Kemosabe John's 27 both have it. also the best colors in my opinnion....Tangarine & yellow respectively..........Mark, is there any further info on ironhead process to lower Anaconda floor. How many inches?.......full cockpit?
10-03-2011, 08:11 PM
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I like the look of the TRS hatch on the sport. Anaconda & Kemosabe John's 27 both have it. also the best colors in my opinnion....Tangarine & yellow respectively..........Mark, is there any further info on ironhead process to lower Anaconda floor. How many inches?.......full cockpit?
10-04-2011, 01:20 PM
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Ironhead,
In my opinnion there is no better looking boat then the 27 sport.....Anaconda is a high water mark among sports... hard to believe (some 40+ yrs. later) the 27 hull & deck design continues to be as timeless as ever.
The only issue I have is low freeboard. The gunnel (or sides)can almost feel equal to the knee's, a bit scary at speed. Like Hotrod62 stated, I to was concerned about structural integrity as well to the hull.. Lowering the floor would certainly help make the family feel more "in" the boat & safe............your family does look to be enjoying themselfs. Was there a feeling of more in the boat after you lowered the floor?....I also intend to have the V meet the hard chime............Wonder if did you document the work?........................and don't worry about the hair thing, it's an "old skool" trait we all share.
In my opinnion there is no better looking boat then the 27 sport.....Anaconda is a high water mark among sports... hard to believe (some 40+ yrs. later) the 27 hull & deck design continues to be as timeless as ever.
The only issue I have is low freeboard. The gunnel (or sides)can almost feel equal to the knee's, a bit scary at speed. Like Hotrod62 stated, I to was concerned about structural integrity as well to the hull.. Lowering the floor would certainly help make the family feel more "in" the boat & safe............your family does look to be enjoying themselfs. Was there a feeling of more in the boat after you lowered the floor?....I also intend to have the V meet the hard chime............Wonder if did you document the work?........................and don't worry about the hair thing, it's an "old skool" trait we all share.
10-04-2011, 03:46 PM
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In my opinnion there is no better looking boat then the 27 sport.....Anaconda is a high water mark among sports... hard to believe (some 40+ yrs. later) the 27 hull & deck design continues to be as timeless as ever.
The only issue I have is low freeboard. The gunnel (or sides)can almost feel equal to the knee's, a bit scary at speed. Like Hotrod62 stated, I to was concerned about structural integrity as well to the hull.. Lowering the floor would certainly help make the family feel more "in" the boat & safe............your family does look to be enjoying themselfs. Was there a feeling of more in the boat after you lowered the floor?....I also intend to have the V meet the hard chime............Wonder if did you document the work?........................and don't worry about the hair thing, it's an "old skool" trait we all share.
In my opinnion there is no better looking boat then the 27 sport.....Anaconda is a high water mark among sports... hard to believe (some 40+ yrs. later) the 27 hull & deck design continues to be as timeless as ever.
The only issue I have is low freeboard. The gunnel (or sides)can almost feel equal to the knee's, a bit scary at speed. Like Hotrod62 stated, I to was concerned about structural integrity as well to the hull.. Lowering the floor would certainly help make the family feel more "in" the boat & safe............your family does look to be enjoying themselfs. Was there a feeling of more in the boat after you lowered the floor?....I also intend to have the V meet the hard chime............Wonder if did you document the work?........................and don't worry about the hair thing, it's an "old skool" trait we all share.
When I dropped the floor on the "Plum Crazy"Sport,
I did not cut down the two side stringers, I only cut down the center stringer and then laminated/glassed 3/4" marine ply wood on both sides of the center sringer. I dropped the floor about 7 inches. I mated my dropped floor against the two side stringers. With the 3 man race set up , I didn't feel comfortable with some one straddling the center stringer.
Back then, Bilt-Rite in Miami built me a new 3 man racing bolster with drop seats on the two outter positions, they wouldn't built it with 3 drop seats as they told me there was was no place for the center position bottom to swing down to.
Thank you
Jim
10-04-2011, 11:48 PM
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Jim,
What kind of engine hatch was on Plum Crazy?....it's hard to tell from your avatar. Anyway, I just got done fabricating a "flat" engine hatch & also installed a flush lifting handle by Perko. As far as the floor goes.... 7" was removed from the center stringer which eliminates the side stringers alltogether for maximun space............Parnell has devised a pretty good structual plan.
What kind of engine hatch was on Plum Crazy?....it's hard to tell from your avatar. Anyway, I just got done fabricating a "flat" engine hatch & also installed a flush lifting handle by Perko. As far as the floor goes.... 7" was removed from the center stringer which eliminates the side stringers alltogether for maximun space............Parnell has devised a pretty good structual plan.
