I am running a 3x16x18.5 and get great performance and fuel economy. Plenty of top end. The limiting factor is always sea conditions. In a following sea I have never felt under powered or unable to get it to move
Does anyone have a great vertical flyrod holder they are using for a 8wt - 10wt setups? I am looking for a couple but don't see anything I really like.
If you are going to make a mold of the deck and coat it with PVA prior to covering the gelcoated spots you should not need waxed gelcoat. The purpose of the wax or PVA is to provide a barrier between the air and the gelcoat thus enabling it to cure. If you cover the gel coat with the mold it...
Sorry, I got busy and forgot about this. I think its in my shop at home, but if not its in the boat shelter in Beaufort. I'll get the measurements a pic
Its a pain to pull new fuel fill line because it is 1.5" and very stiff. I have not done that particular hull but you may be able to use a small piece of pipe and pipe clamps to connect the old line to the new and pull it through. The hardest part will be where the deck attaches to the fill...
If you have soft spots in those locations you likely have some stringer rot too. If you decide to tackle the project make sure you replace the fuel tank also.