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I think for this season coming up I’ll just finish it like this and next winter make the bed in there |
That is my take on tank replacements.
75gallons each , usually it takes about 60 gallons . I was not about to cut the whole thing up to get the old tanks out just opened them up like a tuna can and put new tanks inside . https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...dcbf34d18a.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...125fbb0a8b.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...89da233681.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...f39007050d.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...af20bf4f20.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...eba3e399c5.jpg |
All the wood got a 1/8" layer of glass .. and now is the time to move the fills to one side makes filling
waaaayyyy easier. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...544b2788de.jpg |
That’s a great point I’ve never thought of that !!!!! In full project mode !! |
Well boys and girls bets some popcorn cause ****s getting deep full cabin is out saves ever piece going to Put it in the back of the dump truck tomorrow go weigh it throw it all away and then re-wear the truck I would like to know the exact weight of the cabin also decided to rewire the entire boat due to finding multiple wiring problems throughout the years some of the wiring they just ran over top of the stringers and sat the liner down on top of them decided remise will wire the whole mechanical side start over fresh with every wire in the boat we figure after that it should be done close to a new boat we hope lol |
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Awsome effort!!!
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Originally Posted by offshoredrillin
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once the floor of my tiger was up, my tanks lifted out whole. you will have to unbolt your helms. but if you are working with Dave, you can put the upgraded ones that he made helm molds for like on justins and the yellow gun. |
For cabin ideas you should check out what Baja did to their F2 edition. The used suspended race netting to keep the weight down while giving it a hammock feel. It was really simple but functional. I bet Xt Dave would know what I am talking about. If interested I could dig back into my old powerboat stash over the weekend |
Originally Posted by kvogt
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Did your original floor extend to the hull sides?
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Yes I’m defiantly something simple I’m going to put 2 couches back in and a small bed up front light weight and simple. I really didn’t plan on rewiring entire boat but it kind of just snowballed into that after I started cutting cabin wiring out ended up just cutting all of it out. I do think it will be easier to start from scratch instead of trying to patch up old stuff |
dear lord.
That's all I have to say about that! |
How does your boat run? Flat or ass-end heavy? I know mine runs very heavy in the rear, bow high, but I do have a different setup and yours may not run like mine does. It requires tab or a heavy throttle hand to run it right and fly level. With your deeper drives, this may not be the case.
Just something to consider if you are removing all that weight from the nose. Has anyone added a water/ballast tank to the front of a Gun? |
Lol could be worse....... |
Mine gets on plane and run flat with drives in neutral position I am taking weight out of the front. But I am also putting bulk heads and things back in. Moving fuel tanks up 30 inches. It should balance out. Also talking about moving to a semi stagger and moving port Moter up 12 inches. Boat will a new learning curve to run but it seemed to really like 5 blade 30s before and ran very well and level. |
I do plan on putting to facing bench seats and one bed in so there will be weight there but I just wanted to get ride of the liner. After cutting it all out I see why they move so much. Not much holding them in I am putting one large bulk head directly behind dash that ties both sides together. That will keep that area tight looking to do something like this |
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https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...46a559808.jpeg Well it’s officially a bare hull all cabin and every wire from the boat is out time to start grinding and putting bulkheads back in down there https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...1f9a917cf.jpeg |
Did you weigh all the stuff you took out of the cabin.
On my flat deck I picked up a solid 8 mph by removing the cabin liner and putting in a light weight stick built cabin with extra bulkheads. |
I did it was right at 1000 pounds with everything I took out I’m going to do a very light layup upfront I’m going to add some for bulkhead ceiling to stringers just Stiffen a few things up and 2 facing benches Going for a pretty straightforward simple cabin we don’t sleep on it much I don’t know if I will pick up 8 mph but I would be happy with 4 or 5 lol |
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...31f6c5e0c.jpeg Liner out https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9ba7421b9.jpeg Bulk head time https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...7ad0ab4de.jpeg Swim platform legs done on to the top section |
Lol oops |
Yep lol all good tho making real good progress. We’re going to spend about 8 hours in there Saturday sanding and grinding. Hopefully next week start putting in bulk heads and gel coating down there. |
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Only had a bout 2 hours today before I had to be at work at 7am lol but I got most of the interior boards that were glass on to side and top cut off almost ready to suit up and spend 20 hours grinding entire cabin springs coming fast !!!! |
HOLY CRAP! That's insane. More power to you brotha. Love this thread!
I see you posted the pics of that Gun Phil redid. Just for your consideration - I really like how he does these cabins. He'll do a half cover girl (no bed) and bring the zipper part up closer to where the bed would start. Then through the zipper he puts a porta potty, benches and storage. It turns the bow portion of the cabin into an enclosed head / changing room / storage room. Very good use of the area and you could put hefty bulkheads where the zipper portion is. It's similar to the way Robs Tiger is too except Rob has an actual door if I'm not mistaken. Just another option for you to think about since you're going that direction. Tank https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...97aa314005.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...63dde0a868.jpg |
Rob, let’s see some cabin pics |
Originally Posted by J-Bonz
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Rob, let’s see some cabin pics |
nice progress! but yes, does not seems like it but spring is just around the corner ! better not waste anytime ! :)
keep it up! |
Thanks for the pics that’s exactly what I’m thinking. Just happy to have that liner gone. I’ve been working on it every available hour lol. Anyone know best place to get tanks from? I thought I had a place turns out there a super long wait. Anyone thoughts on moving port Moter forward 12 inches. That cabin is going to be very light. I am going to shorten the fuel tanks and put them all the way up to that step bulk head. That will take 30 inches from the rear off.
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I don't know if you are following many of the other threads but KWright's thread covering the rebuild/rerigging of the 42 Fountain Poker run has detailed pics under the deck with the bulkheads (no cabin). Just putting it out there for nothing more than a possible different bulkhead design than what you were contemplating - post 376
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Thanks I’ll take any help I can get !!!!! I haven’t seen that one yet |
Anyone ever moved up a moter using a Konrad drive ? Think moving up port moter 12 inches would help balance boat with cabin weigh reduced ? |
Originally Posted by offshoredrillin
(Post 4716582)
mine is the full cover girl with a sleeping area. however this winter its getting redone. all the foam on the sides and roof foam backing had delaminated... i could bring it back and move the divider but i like ability to lay down if needed.
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Originally Posted by division1
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Anyone ever moved up a moter using a Konrad drive ? Think moving up port moter 12 inches would help balance boat with cabin weigh reduced ? |
Sounds like that’s what a lot of guys are saying. Can’t wait to see how it runs know should be a much better ride with out that liner bouncing around down there |
Originally Posted by division1
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Sounds like that’s what a lot of guys are saying. Can’t wait to see how it runs know should be a much better ride with out that liner bouncing around down there |
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