Deck Void Question

[csvencer]

On the mid 80's V's there is a void infront of the floor deck box, basically right between the where the driver and copilot sit. Has anyone ever taken a look at what is down there? Seems like a lot of wasted space?

-Svence

[Mulv80]

I have that area on my 79'. There is alot of space between the fuel tank bulkhead and the cabin bulkhead. I use the space for my fenders and other things I don't mind getting wet.

[phatdaddy]

When i redid the deck on my 83 i discovered that hugh area with nothing there & no way to access it. i installed a tempress hatch and use that for cast nets, fenders, etc. the area gets wet so you have to watch what you put there.

[csvencer]

How big is the space? Are there any stringers in there or is it wide open? And how come its getting so wet in there?

-Svence

[phatdaddy]

There are stringers on both sides and the bulkhead toward the bow is under the cabin door and the rear is the front of the fish box. i'll go and get some pics... how do i get photo bucket to show the pics instgead of the link?

[phatdaddy]

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by csvencer

How big is the space? Are there any stringers in there or is it wide open? And how come its getting so wet in there?

-Svence

I would assume thats where the fish box and the drain in the cuddy all drain to and then towards the back. I bet you could make an insert to keep everything dry before installing a hatch

[phatdaddy]

RW, you are correct , sir. that part of the hull is the belly, the cabin drains into it and the bilge when the boat is at rest.