Flashinthepan
Recruit
- Joined
- Sep 10, 2013
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Greetings and Salutations!
I've been lurking awhile and have learned a lot.
Now for my first question.
I've been looking for an open bow 18-20 foot Crestliner of 1980-1990 vintage.
I've come across several closed bows and cuddy cabins in that range.
The interiors were beat up but the boat and power seem serviceable.
Question:
Is the closed bow or cabin structure part of the hull structure?
In other words, can I remove these and create an open boat without compromising the strength of the boat?
I don't want the hull collapsing on me!
I currently fish saltwater bays in NJ (in a 16' Discover side console), and I'm looking for something to go on-shore.
I've been lurking awhile and have learned a lot.
Now for my first question.
I've been looking for an open bow 18-20 foot Crestliner of 1980-1990 vintage.
I've come across several closed bows and cuddy cabins in that range.
The interiors were beat up but the boat and power seem serviceable.
Question:
Is the closed bow or cabin structure part of the hull structure?
In other words, can I remove these and create an open boat without compromising the strength of the boat?
I don't want the hull collapsing on me!
I currently fish saltwater bays in NJ (in a 16' Discover side console), and I'm looking for something to go on-shore.