Stretch 20

[slowJEEP]

I've been working on the layout of my 20sf now that I've got it stripped down bare. I've got a small case of 2 foot itis and am thinking about adding in 2-3 feet just forward of the transom. I'm not expecting it to become a genuine 23 since they are significantly different boats. It just seems like an additional foot in front and a foot or two behind the console would go a long way to relieving the cramptitude.

As far as disturbing the hull design, I plan on adding a bracket so I've already departed from the original intent. Biggest opportunity for error I can figure is getting the cg located in a good spot. From a strength perspective, I'm gonna core the hullsides and probably increase the lateral cross section of the stringers either way.

Any thoughts?

[Blue_Heron]

I think that unless you are a boat designer, marine architect, or professional boat builder, that path is fraught with peril. Believe me, I understand the temptation to make big changes, but there are lots of potential unintended consequences. I would suggest that if a 20 doesn't have enough room, you should look for a project 23.

My $0.02
Dave

[wattaway2]

I spoke with bill potter yrs ago about putting a bracket on my 20' SF with the thought of getting more room inside and his recommendation was to just buy a 23!

[FishStretcher]

I have to agree here. If a bracket alone isn't enough increase in space, then a 23 would be a better choice.

[slowJEEP]

Thanks for the comments. That's the response I was expecting. Isn't there a saying about a man that refuses good advice?

Either way, I've already bought and ruined the 20 so I'm stuck with it from a sunk cost perspective.

[FLexpat]

If you are hell bent on streching the 20 you might be a lot better off doing a 24-30" stern extension than trying to splice sections in.

FWIW there is a 23 Tsunami w a bracket somewhere on ebay which might be even easier to cut cap off of.

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by slowJEEP

...I've already bought and ruined the 20 so I'm stuck with it from a sunk cost perspective.

What did you do that "ruined" it?
Dave

[slowJEEP]

It's an 88' tracker. I've stripped it down to bare hull thus making it of little street value. Not a big deal in the long run but not a smart place to get out of a project either.

Never thought of a tiller.

Console is getting smaller for sure.

[slowJEEP]

There is a pronounced wedge on my middle panel. I originally thought it was a defect.

[McGillicuddy]

Can someone post a picture of this "pronounced wedge" I'm reading about - not sure what this is referring to... thanks