And so it begins .....again

[Jared]

Originally Posted by jorgeinmiami

And now I have the bug to get a 23 open ......please shoot me please

I finished my 20 last summer and said never again. 3 months later I started looking for a project 23 Hull, and in March brought one home in far worse shape than the 20 was when I started on it. One thing I did learn and will stick to is boat building in south Florida is a winter time sport. 150 hours on the one I finished so far and loving it, in no hurry to get the 23 going. May skip it and go 25 now to skip a size

[jorgeinmiami]

Originally Posted by Jared

I finished my 20 last summer and said never again. 3 months later I started looking for a project 23 Hull, and in March brought one home in far worse shape than the 20 was when I started on it. One thing I did learn and will stick to is boat building in south Florida is a winter time sport. 150 hours on the one I finished so far and loving it, in no hurry to get the 23 going. May skip it and go 25 now to skip a size

So what does your 23 look like? anyway you can send me some pictures?

[jorgeinmiami]

With work the heat and the afternoon rains some progress happened. Sea Star steering is in and working. Started on installing the 5inch Bay Manufacturing extension. While I have the lower unit off I'm changing the water pump and oil seals. Having some issues getting the right seals and ebay would take till the end of the month. The actual installation is pretty straightforward....so far. Depending on the storm heading our way this weekend the boat is scheduled to get the non skid fixed on Monday. Then it need the key switch and trim to be wired. I plan on getting at least 1 bilge pump working for the hopefully splash for Labor day weekend.

Got a price on a new trailer. Dual axle, brakes, guides and front bunks and some other extras..$ 2400. 3 week wait from order date.

[jorgeinmiami]

Going to install the 2 bilge pumps but not sure how thick the hull is but don’t want to screw it in that way. One guy told me to just use 5200 but don’t like that either.

What are some ideas???

[jorgeinmiami]

On the progress . Non skid is done, 5 inch extension and new water pump and oil seals are done, gas tank fuel filter is done, batteries are almost done.

Engine control cables are up next. I want to get the engine started and see how it runs and then get the carbs rebuilt

[Xcomunic8d]

Originally Posted by jorgeinmiami

Going to install the 2 bilge pumps but not sure how thick the hull is but don’t want to screw it in that way. One guy told me to just use 5200 but don’t like that either.

What are some ideas???

I’m using a plastic cutting board. Starboard would work but very hard to get here. Local boat builder told me to:

Cut to fit between stringers. Screw Bilge and switch to cutting board. And gluing cutting board down using 4200 to hull.

Hope that helps.

[jorgeinmiami]

Originally Posted by Xcomunic8d

I’m using a plastic cutting board. Starboard would work but very hard to get here. Local boat builder told me to:

Cut to fit between stringers. Screw Bilge and switch to cutting board. And gluing cutting board down using 4200 to hull.

Hope that helps.

I think that will work

Thanks

[jorgeinmiami]

So in between work and the rain not much progress has happened. I did get some things ready to be installed when the afternoon rains let up. Bought some PVC board and mounted the 2 bilge pumps to it ready to be glued down in the bilge. Also have the Livewell pump and valve ready. I have been buying small things like new hinges and popup cleats, hoses, blueseas fuse box, bilge access hatch, and many other small things......boy do they add up.

Purchased a Icom VHS radio, Garmin 94sv, and fusion stereo and speakers and ordered a black panel for the console to install the
boca tech switches and electronics, so when the time comes it's ready.

The budget dictates that I use my existing leaning post so I had it powered coated white as the aluminum was in poor shape and I'm have made a new cushion. It's going to have to do for now.

[jorgeinmiami]

With the rain today all I was able to get done was the bow light and pop up cleat

[jorgeinmiami]

Picked this up today and it will be installed later ...its too hot right now

Also went trailer shopping today since my yard trailer is toast

Rocket trailer quoted my a aluminum dual axle 7000 lbs stainless steel...etc for $2450 and when I talk to the owner I may be able to knock some off that...he owes me a favor
Best I could do was $2875 somewhere else