The space between the main stringers is 26.25 inches. I have a GIL offshore mount. Hope this helps you sparky.

thank you

i think i will just place them back at 30 inches. the mount i am getting is 28 inches wide with the hole to hole at 26 inches. Looks like the stringer height is not that critical (from what your pics show) maybe i will go higher, i made them tall so i could cut them down later if need be

Finishing up the paint job. I cannot say enough just how much work this step is!
Playing around with a couple stencils I had left. The black stripe areas line up with the black stripes in the upholstery. I have a sun pad that covers the hatch but I thought it would be cool anyhow.

Pics:
Masked:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps478d2fbd.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...psa4ec78b2.jpg
Painted:

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...psf30d4667.jpg

Unmasked:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps48e39182.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps6190277b.jpg

Hello all. Still playing boat painter here. :whistle:
I've got the deck and cockpit cleared and I'm cutting and polishing it at this time.
Many, many, many hours with a bucket of soapy water, a hose and several progressions of sandpaper grits.
Started with 1500, then 2000 (step I'm at in these photos) then it will be 2500 and finally, 3000 trizact on a 3/32" Hutchins DA. The polish is the presta "two step", water based, system. Great stuff!

I'm going to re-sand and polish the hull sides as I tried starting at 2000 grit and there is still a faint "orange peel" I can't get over.

Pics:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps8384bae5.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps9237d7c1.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps2a976d01.jpg

VC I've been a professional painter since 89 painting show quality cars, trucks, motorcycles, and boats. Early on I had a fear of cutting through so I use to start with 1200 and finish with 2500. As I got older and smarter I started my cut with 800 and finish with 1500. With the compounds available today there's no need to take it beyond 1500 but I do like to buff and let the sun bleed it out a few days and then rebuff.
Never the less your boat is looking beautiful and congrats on making it to the stage you have. It's gonna be something to talk about when your out in it..

Thanks joe. I appreciate the feedback and advice.

Dam she looks GOOD!!!

Your boat is really looking nice.

Rob............you have professional skills disquised as a DIY'er!!!...................Wonderful!!!!

Thanks for the kind words guys. Means quite a bit to me and keeps my fire burning.