this years winter project

[Fishwhisperer 180]

Originally Posted by captpete13

I had thought of that. But the boat is well balanced as is. When someone is sitting in the cabin while I am driving it I can feel it. It is a little bow heavy. The new tank is shorter than the old one so I just put it as far forward as I could in that space. Now I have a small cavity just aft of the tank that I may turn into a livewell. Hopefully it worked out ok. I filled the tank yesterday. I'm launching it Thursday. I will let you know how it sits.

Hello Capt Pete,
The deck looks great! That fish box is awesome! It looks like you can fit some really BIG-IN's in there.
I am currently working on my boat (multiple fixes) and must say you help keep me motivated.
I like the way you have documented your project. I hope you don't mind if I copy the format you have used to mark your progress. Feel free to grade me. Have a great season...

[captpete13]

Originally Posted by sunny717

Hey Captpete13
Nice work.
Can you tell me your reasoning why you placed the new tank back in the old position in the boat.
Wouldn't it been better to swap the fishbox and the tank position?
I'm thinking of better weight distributuion with the fuel tank forward more.
What say you?

well she's finally in! With the tank full it sits just right. The deck drains are about half out of the water. I still have a few things to finish wiring. I also never made the rear seat which I will have done by the get together in July.