fish box

[Wolf]

That's all you do. I put a thru hull drain and a light in as well. I also put in a rubber mat that I got fom Home Depot to protect the fiberglass, Good luck.

[captpete13]

I had the same opening on my boat that I turned into a fishbox. I used a plastic fish pond insert that I foamed into place. here is the link.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=13214

[garagenc]

Fish Tip:

Just to let guys know something I found out. If you use cubed/crushed ice and pour it in the floor of the box instead of leaving it in bags, when you put fish in there the fish will only flop maybe 1 time and then lay quietly.

When I have laid bags or blocks the fish will flop around bloody themselves, making all kinds of noise scaring fish away.

[awthacker]

Most of the time they stop flopping after I run my spear through them, lol. Good icing definitely keeps them fresher and better tasting, though.

[awthacker]

Originally Posted by captpete13

I had the same opening on my boat that I turned into a fishbox. I used a plastic fish pond insert that I foamed into place. here is the link.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=13214

I'm reluctant to cut out the floors in mine, but your project may give me the courage I need. The floor is pretty soft under the captain's chair. It is pretty solid other than that, though. Any way to strengthen a small area without removing the entire floor?

[captpete13]

If your good with a saw I would say cut the soft area out. Just cut the top layer of fiberglass, pry out the rotten wood. Then epoxy the new wood to the inner layer of fiberglass. Then epoxy the outter layer of fiberglass back on that you first cut out. Next grind about 2-3 inches on either side all around the seem of your cut and apply a few layers of fiberglass. Then sand and fair as needed with filler then paint it.

[awthacker]

Pete... Following your instructions and it's going good so far. Unfortunately I didn't cut a big enough area out the first time, but it'll work. I'll give it a few days to dry out, then fill it back in.

[awthacker]

Underneath the topskin, I resined in random shape/size squares and rectangles. Two layers of 1/4 inch ply and cloth with an offset pattern on each layer of wood. Should have taken a picture of it during those steps. Here's where I'm leaving off for the day.

[BuilderFL]

Good Job