67 - 22'2 Flatback Diver Rebuild

[OldSkool67]

I think I have decided to move the front of the tank about a foot farther forward. This will put the front of the tank about a foot ahead of the console. That will leave me room to have a locker in the floor between the deck and the tank. Im also moving the trolling motor batteries to the front deck so that will shift some weight as well

got a little work done on the cap today.

This is some redneck enginuity I came up with when I had to do some glass work today with no shade. Im sure my neighbors were really excited when they saw me setting up.

Had to fill out the old anchor locker door and will continue to lay a few more layers thru the front cap to stiffen up for the trolly.

[CLM65]

Good progress, Ryan.  Will you be adding any coring material to the underside of the cap?

[OldSkool67]

yes, my plan is to add some coosa to the underside in the front area to help with the extra stress the trolling motor puts on it. I will not be running coring all throughout, I don't really see a need. The cap is fine with the proper supports installed.

[CLM65]

I think I have decided to move the front of the tank about a foot farther forward. This will put the front of the tank about a foot ahead of the console. That will leave me room to have a locker in the floor between the deck and the tank. Im also moving the trolling motor batteries to the front deck so that will shift some weight as well

Ryan,

I was just re-reading some threads and have a question on your tank location.  If I understand correctly, the front of your tank will be about a foot forward of your console.  Since the tank is almost 6 feet long, it will also extend past the rear of your console.  How will you be running the rigging to the console?  These tanks are pretty wide, but maybe your console is wide enough to accept the rigging outboard of the stringers???

[OldSkool67]

I have enough room to run 3 inch tubes on both sides of the tank. Im using the original console but plan on modifying it to make it taller.

[CLM65]

I have enough room to run 3 inch tubes on both sides of the tank. Im using the original console but plan on modifying it to make it taller.

OK, that sounds good.  I'm re-using my original stringers, which won't leave a whole of room for rigging tubes along side the tank.  I'm putting my tank a bit more forward than yours - the front of the tank will likely be a few inches forward of the edge of the casting deck.  This will leave a foot or so between the back of the tank and the back of the console, which is where my rigging tubes will pop through the deck.

[Tx49]

I have enough room to run 3 inch tubes on both sides of the tank. Im using the original console but plan on modifying it to make it taller.

OK, that sounds good.  I'm re-using my original stringers, which won't leave a whole of room for rigging tubes along side the tank.  I'm putting my tank a bit more forward than yours - the front of the tank will likely be a few inches forward of the edge of the casting deck.  This will leave a foot or so between the back of the tank and the back of the console, which is where my rigging tubes will pop through the deck.

Not to barge in, but oldskool, didn't you go back with narrower stringers than the originals. I thought i saw a pic where you were using 2 or 3" foam for your stringer cores. That would give you a wider trough than the original, yes?

[dburr]

Not to barge in, but oldskool, didn't you go back with narrower stringers than the originals. I thought i saw a pic where you were using 2 or 3" foam for your stringer cores. That would give you a wider trough than the original, yes?

That isn't barging in Johnny  Thats called asking a question !

 AND that good sir is what it is all about!!!  

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
   

[OldSkool67]

Yes, I built my stringers out of 2" foam. I have room to run the tank under the console and still have the rigging tubes on the inside of the stringers. The original console is 39" wide as well so it works out perfect.  The tank is 27" wide and the stringers are 35" apart.

Im not sure I understand your question properly Tx49 so I may not have answered what you were asking. Or maybe Ive missed something you see. Help a brotha out if so!

[Tx49]

He was asking about running his rigging tubes like you did yours with what I thought was a tank of the same size. It sounded like he was using his stock stringers.

[OldSkool67]

I got ya, It worked out perfectly with the way I built my stringers.  Dumb luck considering I had the stringers in before I bought the tank.

[CLM65]

He was asking about running his rigging tubes like you did yours with what I thought was a tank of the same size. It sounded like he was using his stock stringers.

Yup, tanks are the same size, but I'm using the original stringers while Ryan is using his new stringers.  Plus I am planning on using a narrower console, so my rigging tube configuration will be a little different.

[OldSkool67]

some update pictures. Stringers are in, now to work on the bulkheads and set the tank in place. The glass work on the stringers was a pain. The most difficult thus far. Im sure there were a lot of tricks I didn't know about that could have made it easier. I will have some grinding to do to clean them up a bit.

I have no idea how I am going to mount the tank as of yet. My original plan was to foam it in and a couple straps across the top. Not sure if the foam will allow for the 2% expansion and if it does, there will then be room for the tank to be sliding and bouncing around when its empty.

[CLM65]

Looking good Ryan, nice and beefy.  If you don't mind sharing, what problems did you have?  I'm getting close to tabbing in my stringers, and although I'm re-using the original trapezoid stringers, I'm sure I can learn something from your experience.

Is the blue tape marking your tank location?

[RickK]

Looks good.
Any progress makes you feel better and it's getting hot for sure.
I'm not sure what type of tank you bought but if it's poly the instructions I have for a poly tank is that you don't foam them in, at least not the brand I used (Inca).