1981 Double Eagle gets a second chance

[DanJ]

Is that at whisky creek?

Yes it was

 

[DanJ]

A good day today for the Double Eagle project. I picked up the boat from the shop building the pod. I have to say I love the way it turned out. It is built so I can run twin’s with 25” legs or a single with a 30”. Here are a few pictures. Now I can start moving forward again. Not having my boat to work on for 2 1/2 months really set me back.

 

[Bifmalibu]

Awesome! What power are you thinking you will actually use?

 

[DanJ]

Awesome! What power are you thinking you will actually use?

I am leaning toward Twin Honda 100’s, I like the redesign of them and what they have done to fix their past issues

 

[Corey_lax]

I am leaning toward Twin Honda 100’s, I like the redesign of them and what they have done to fix their past issues

I don’t know of any shops near me that service Honda’s. Keep that in mind because you won’t be able to service everything yourself.

 

[DanJ]

Working on one of the first bulkheads made the template and will cut and test fit tomorrow.

 

[DanJ]

Got a little more done today.

 

[Reel Gone]

Looking good Dan, great use of tongue depressors for a tight fit

 

[buzzbomb]

Amazing work Dan! Looks awesome!!

 

[terrin]

Haven’t read the whole thread but wondering why you are raising floor above the stringer level?

 

[DanJ]

Haven’t read the whole thread but wondering why you are raising floor above the stringer level?

I am putting in an 80 Gal in floor tank. I need to raise the floor about 2” over the stringers. It still gives me 29” to the gunnel so it will still be a comfortable hight.

 

[terrin]

I am putting in an 80 Gal in floor tank. I need to raise the floor about 2” over the stringers. It still gives me 29” to the gunnel so it will still be a comfortable hight.

Another option would be to cut a few inches out of the stringers in the area you want the tank to go over to the next compartment..

 

[Doubleheader]

I am putting in an 80 Gal in floor tank. I need to raise the floor about 2” over the stringers. It still gives me 29” to the gunnel so it will still be a comfortable hight.

I’m not as a familiar with the DE but the 20’ Hourston with a 2” higher floor might be close to accommodating a self bailing deck?

 

[DanJ]

I’m not as a familiar with the DE but the 20’ Hourston with a 2” higher floor might be close to accommodating a self bailing deck?

Yea I have thought about it. Once I have motors mounted and see how she sits with a full tank of fuel I will get a better idea.

 

[DanJ]

Another option would be to cut a few inches out of the stringers in the area you want the tank to go over to the next compartment..

 

[terrin]

What if you turned the tank around and run the filler tube up the back of the transom area and the senders could be accessed with a deck plate. Also picture looks like tank sits deeper towards the transom than in the front.

 

[Doubleheader]

What if you turned the tank around and run the filler tube up the back of the transom area and the senders could be accessed with a deck plate. Also picture looks like tank sits deeper towards the transom than in the front.

Might create fuel draw issues while running?

 

[DanJ]

Just added some drains. I have been working to much and its getting in the way of boat building.

 

[DanJ]

Some more test fitting and more work on the bulkheads. Drains should work well.

 

[kingblazer84]

Some more test fitting and more work on the bulkheads. Drains should work well.

Nice popsicle stick! Lol jk that build is coming together nicely and looks wicked Dan! I’m jealous