SeaArk SuperJon 1872MV Tunnel Remodel (All Pics on Pg1)

[PSG-1]

Looks great! Glad to see you getting some enjoyment from the hard work. 8)

 

[CountryRN]

You have one killer rebuild. I just purchased an old Sea Ark 1860 cc and would love to do a rebuild on her. I am seriously wanting to put some storage access under the bow deck and have considered putting my gas tanks under there as the previous owner already has the tanks moved to the edge of the platform now. How much substructure did you run into when you cut the deck out and is it all full of foam? Also where did you get your access panels from.

Thanks

 

[lowblazah]

You have one killer rebuild. I just purchased an old Sea Ark 1860 cc and would love to do a rebuild on her. I am seriously wanting to put some storage access under the bow deck and have considered putting my gas tanks under there as the previous owner already has the tanks moved to the edge of the platform now. How much substructure did you run into when you cut the deck out and is it all full of foam? Also where did you get your access panels from.

Thanks

Thank you! Theres alot of sub-structure there...I had to cut through a fairly large support on the front deck and remove A LOT of foam. it felt super weak after I did it...almost to the point of regret. However once I put the Tempress Hatch in and secured it down it really stiffened it back up.

I was originally looking at the 1860 CC model but it was just too narrow for me. Good luck!

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Hey Low, great work...very clean build and well thought out. Good skills with the welder too.
With the console up front, it looks like it rides pretty flat. Great Job =D>

 

[You Know]

On you back seat, did you remove all the foam? I'm thinking of putting hatches for added storage just don't want to lose all my foam, do they make any inserts that work with he hatches?

 

[lowblazah]

On you back seat, did you remove all the foam? I'm thinking of putting hatches for added storage just don't want to lose all my foam, do they make any inserts that work with he hatches?

Yes...the back section that had the hatches cut in it is now foamless.

 

[Badbagger]

Nice job, that's a MONSTER boat!

 

[PSG-1]

On you back seat, did you remove all the foam? I'm thinking of putting hatches for added storage just don't want to lose all my foam, do they make any inserts that work with he hatches?

Yes...the back section that had the hatches cut in it is now foamless.

Careful, the foam cop might get word about this. :roll:

 

[Brine]

When my boat grows up, it wants to be just like this. Congrats =D>

 

[lowblazah]

Thx Brine.

Psg...the foam cop can suck it...i needed storage! Lol

 

[PSG-1]

LMAO, my sentiments, as well!

It was the same way with my Triton 1650SC when I did the front deck modification. I hated to remove foam, and I tried to put it back where I could, but I simply had to change the configuration of my boat, to fit my specific requirements, so, foam or not, I got it done.

 

[Zum]

Great work,well thought out.
Really like the way the boat has the ribs going both directions;super solid.

 

[Gators5220]

Sick boat man, that sucker must fly with that 90 on it!

 

[Badbagger]

Finalized the deal on an 1872 myself and will be repowering. How fast does that 90 push it? How well does that whale tail help in keeping the bow down and lastly, how are you liking that Etec?

 

[lowblazah]

Finalized the deal on an 1872 myself and will be repowering. How fast does that 90 push it? How well does that whale tail help in keeping the bow down and lastly, how are you liking that Etec?

I can get about 33-35mph. I put the whale tail on to do the opposite when on plane. It allows me to get the nose up and out of the water...before hand I could run about 27-28mph...now I am in the low to mid 30's.

Lastly the Etec is probably the smoothest, quietest, most efficient 2-Stroke outboard I have ever owned. It barely uses any oil, and I can go a long long ways on 6 gallons of gas.

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks, in your opinion is it worth spending another grand for the 115 Etec? I can get a 90 for $6600 and a 115 for $7600 brand new.

 

[lowblazah]

Thanks, in your opinion is it worth spending another grand for the 115 Etec? I can get a 90 for $6600 and a 115 for $7600 brand new.

Absolutely

 

[Badbagger]

Thank you!

 

[Gators5220]

You been cathing any fish in that boat?

 

[lowblazah]

Negative...boat is covered and has 10" of snow on it