Floor Level

[Tx49]

Is there anything magic to the floor level. Below, at, or above the chine or water level? I know it can affect the center of balance, but how much and is that the only real facet to consider?? I am planning my rebuild and my first choice is a just aft of center inboard, 2d choice is an I/O. In either case I would prefer to raise the floor from the front of the engine back to the stern to cover the engine. I don't think that is feasible on the I/O, but I do think it is possible on the stern drive. The pictures I have seen on here looks like it would require 6-8" rise. Am I crazy?

[wingtime]

With a self bailing deck the big factor is the floor level is high enough above the water level so that it does not drop below the water level with a heavy load on the stern.  Others that have gone before you will chime in soon.

[gran398]

An approximation would be a 24 Albemarle. The inboard version runs a jackshaft, the engine is beneath the console.

However, the Albemarle is a 24 degree Deep V at the transom. Your 240 as best remember is 14 degree. You'll have less height belowdecks for inboard install.





Next is a 22-2 with mystery original power that was professionally rebuilt. The work was done by a shop in Charleston, their name is in the thread. You may want to give them a call and discuss your ride/his ride, etc.

For sure, you DO NOT want to raise the floor height to a huge extent. The freeboard is thin to start with. Safety first.

Here's the link:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7073

Wish you could PM the owner, but his participation ceased when his boat was finished. Which is a real shame...he had a nice ride.

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