Aces
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He won’t need suspension seats it’s heavy glass
Commander 26 Re Build
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Rain City
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I don't know about the 26s but the 30s can slap. They're far from slicers, but damn stable. I love my shockwave.
Sttr
Crew Member
The last board is off, looks like I have a decent surface to work with, don’t like some of the fibreglass run off that accumulated over night and of course the million screw holes. But at the end of the day, everything straighten up nicely, looks flush with the eye from every angle. Short lived victory, on to the corners and cabin wall which I have to make a game plan for before I get too carried away thinking about 300’s or suspension seats.
Once I get the corners in I will glass everything up from behind again and add a layer of roving.
Once I get the corners in I will glass everything up from behind again and add a layer of roving.
Sttr
Crew Member
I just need a helm… and a bucket to sit on
For some reason that how I picture the maiden voyage
kaelc
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With even twin 150's she'll fricken fly, no need to even sit down you'll get places so quick. Just don't put stupid stuff on like a microwave. I've debating pulling my deck and speakers, more space flashers and less weight, and a bluetooth speaker is all you need. I almost regret putting the hot water tank in, but hopefully we will have some good use of it in the summers as the kids are a little older now, I'm not ripping it out of the boat a second time after the first owner did.I just need a helm… and a bucket to sit on
For some reason that how I picture the maiden voyage
Nothing wrong with a bucket but I figure you will need a tiller extension and just throw one of these on, skip the helm.
Great progress!
salmonkiller01
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Twin 225 mercury’s would be great! Fly by wire.
Sttr
Crew Member
I’m adding a ply or plastic backing around the cubby, the cubby hardware fastens to it.
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Sttr
Crew Member
Well what seemed like a couple days off admiring my work 
turned into a couple weeks.
Back at it today.
But…on a different note, I have a dilemma.
I LOVE the way she looks with the top off!!!!
Always have, was a bit disappointed to see the top go on. For months now I been thinking to take it off again, the urge is real now….
turned into a couple weeks. Back at it today.
But…on a different note, I have a dilemma.
I LOVE the way she looks with the top off!!!!
Always have, was a bit disappointed to see the top go on. For months now I been thinking to take it off again, the urge is real now….
markfarley
Crew Member
Yes, looks way better with the top off.
leftcoast
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Top on best place to cruise from in the summer by far and makes the boat a summer boat and winter boat. Who wants to sit inside all summer? I go for function over looks. I often catch transients having happy hr on the bridge at our dock because they can see over the breakwater to catch the sunset.
ShaeMcLaren
Active Member
I agree with leftcoast it's hard to beat having a drink up there enjoying the view in the summer. It's also awesome for stuffing people up there while your fishing. Birds eye view of the rods and they're out of the way 
Sttr
Crew Member
I hear ya guys, good arguments both ways, the bridge is one of the reasons I went with the commander in the first place.I agree with leftcoast it's hard to beat having a drink up there enjoying the view in the summer. It's also awesome for stuffing people up there while your fishing. Birds eye view of the rods and they're out of the way
But after seeing her with her top off… mmmm
Sttr
Crew Member
It will only take a hour to drop that top
17 ft sea ranger
Active Member
keep the top.....way sexier.It will only take a hour to drop that top
Sttr
Crew Member
But I need a name for the boat
ShaeMcLaren
Active Member
I am curious to see a commander without the top though. Let's see a pic.But I need a name for the boat
Sttr
Crew Member
I’m curious to see the progress on your commander…. Let’s see a pic
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