StarCraft kingfisher rebuild

[ifishmuskie]

The foam I took out was about the same as I have in there now. It’s 5cu ft. I don’t have room for much more. Maybe 1cu ft more. I’d like to have all the flotation below the floor as it’s the lowest spot.
I might be able to put small pieces in the gaps as I put the floor down. It seems like it doesn’t have enough room for the foam.

 

[jbcurt00]

Figure 60lbs of flotation per cu ft, at 370lbs you're .75-1 cu ft short

 

[Sharpie223]

My recommendation is to pack every practical spot possible with foam. Better to have it and not need it. If I find myself in such an emergency, I want the boat to float as high as possible.

 

[ifishmuskie]

Bought more foam. Plan to shove it in as I lay the floor. Hope to get 6.5 cu ft in.
Got seat pedestals and steering system. Made a console and transom out of plywood.
Let’s get this done.

 

[ShoestringMariner]

My recommendation is to pack every practical spot possible with foam. Better to have it and not need it. If I find myself in such an emergency, I want the boat to float as high as possible.

Agreed but don’t discount using it in voids above the floor just in case you get completely swamped while running heavy. It could prevent total loss and/or give you time to bail

 

[ifishmuskie]

Looks like the engine sits 1.5” low. Is it better to put a block of wood on the transom and move it up. How bad is it to leave it low?

 

[BWR1953]

Looks like the engine sits 1.5” low. Is it better to put a block of wood on the transom and move it up. How bad is it to leave it low?

Leaving it low will negatively affect performance.

Do you have the engine flat down on the back of the transom? If so, you may be able to raise it up using the mounting holes on the motor.

 

[ifishmuskie]

It’s resting on the top of the transom right now. I can raise it. It has clamps and bolts. I can only go an 1” or so higher then the clamps won’t work. Maybe I can use six bolts and not use the clamps. Would that be ok?

 

[ifishmuskie]

Under floor would only hold about 5cu ft of foam. I’m going to put more in under the casting decks.

 

[Rasdiir]

It’s resting on the top of the transom right now. I can raise it. It has clamps and bolts. I can only go an 1” or so higher then the clamps won’t work. Maybe I can use six bolts and not use the clamps. Would that be ok?

I don't imagine .5" will matter too much, but I'm no expert. For reference my 90hp Yamaha has only 4 motor bolts, so I imagine you would be ok with 6 and no clamp.

 

[ifishmuskie]

Had the boat out on the water.

 

[ifishmuskie]

First fish was my sons pb.

 

[ifishmuskie]

 

[ifishmuskie]

Did another trip with the boat. Everything is working good. I plan on doing the finishing touches in the next few months.

 

[BWR1953]

Congrats on the splash!

 

[Moserkr]

I missed your rebuild but congratulations on the splash!! Boat looks great and a big muskie to top it off. Awesome!