'73 23' Rework & boat porn :)

[Old'sCool]

I'll post pics when I can. I'm not doing the glass work on this boat. It will be done by a local professional. Transom re-cored, deck replaced, and all hatches will be re-cored. The rear bulkhead will have hatches instead of the bolt-in type doors. Transom to get more of an arch and cooler/fishbox. Interior will be painted. I have a Hermco bracket and McKee pogy pen ready to install. We will probably change the color and are considering Awlgrip Aqua mist. I believe Strick's 23' was this color. I stripped the boat and through bolted the cap with 10-32 SS screws, lock nuts, fender washers and 5200 as the cap and coring is fine. The next step is the glass man.

[strick]

Lots of potential there! Was your boat originally a I/O or did someone enclose the transom and cap before you owned it? Aqua mist is a nice color choice.

strick

[Old'sCool]

This is the old "Her Paycheck" boat. The transom was enclosed and alum. bracket when I bought it 4 1/2 yrs. ago. That work was done in mid 90's. I could have probably waited several more years and patched a soft spot on the deck but.....

Thanks again for your help and I'm sure I'm not finished asking you questions

[bbh57]

Are you switching brackets for twins or more flotation?

[Old'sCool]

Primarily flotation but it's nice to have options

[Old'sCool]

Been a while but here goes......I need to finish all the goodies

I opted to go with hull vents and cut the holes before the glass man got the boat



Deck cut out



Transom replaced and tied in with raised stringers





Fuel tank compartment rebuilt and new 118 Gal epoxy coated tank installed, no foam!







I chose a large bilge access, 2 large bulkhead accesses, large baitwell/cooler. It's blue inside and could be plumbed. I have a McKee pogy pen for the serious live bait so this is probably cooler.





Ice Blue Awlgrip with white, blue non skid on deck and white on cap areas



The fish box is deeper with stringers taller







I hope to get the Hermco bracket and motor on in ~ 2 weeks and then start wiring.

[bfox76]

Really enjoyed following your rebuild journey.

I am currently looking for an older SC 23 Center Console to restore. I have been looking for over a year. Staying patient is getting harder and harder.

I have really liked all you have done with your boat.


Brad

[Old'sCool]

Thanks bfox and keep looking. If I see one I'll pass it along.

[nate22]

reelescape1 your boat came out great!!! I like your choice on the color, very nice work.

Now all you need to do is get that deck bloody.

I hope you enjoy your boat all over again.

[Old'sCool]

Thanks nate22!