mxf255 Posted September 25, 2023 Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 This discussion about gas smell makes me feel a whole lot better. 🤣 I thought it was just my boat… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted October 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Got the transom laid up with 2 layers of 1808 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveVero Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Not sure what you did about a gas tank but when I just changed mine the shop said to epoxy coat the tank. Here is a picture of the tank. I was thinking about the power coat option from the manufacture but got mixed opinions on that from boat builders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted October 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 @DaveVero I haven’t done anything about a tank yet. Did you order that through ezell industries in Perry, FL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveVero Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Yes it was ordered through Ezell industries. Just gave them the model number and they had the specs. I think it was $890.00 for a 48 Gallon tank. I was thinking of having a thicker gauge aluminum used to build the tank but decided after research to just stick with the recommended gauge. Ezell said they could have an outside company powder coat but went with epoxy . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 3 hours ago, DaveVero said: Yes it was ordered through Ezell industries. Just gave them the model number and they had the specs. I think it was $890.00 for a 48 Gallon tank. I was thinking of having a thicker gauge aluminum used to build the tank but decided after research to just stick with the recommended gauge. Ezell said they could have an outside company powder coat but went with epoxy . good price... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted November 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 Finished grinding the bow supports and got a fresh layer of 1808 laid over each one. Letting this set up for the weekend while I spend some time on little gasparilla island relaxing. The project continues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 Great work - keep the updates coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted November 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 First stringer measured, cut, and glasses. Hoping to get it installed this weekend for further progress 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 Keep it coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 On 11/30/2023 at 2:07 PM, whichwaysup said: Keep it coming! x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 It’s been busy between trying to glass, grind, storm prep. This has been a very wet winter with more storms and winds than usual. I have got the bow light holes glassed solid with 8 layers of 1808. I’m going to stick with running the bow lights through my tower box. The original thru-hull transducer was removed and also glassed solid. I put 2 layers of fresh glass over the port side recessed trim tab for extra strength and durability. I have the port side stringer fully installed. There’s approximately 3/8”-1/2” gap of putty between the stringer and the hull and between the stringer and the transom. (This was a pretty big lay-up) The old starboard stringer has been removed and I have 1/4 of the grinding done. (Storms are headed for Florida) had to secure the boat once again. Once I finish grinding the rest of the floor I will be able to build to build the starboard stringer and get that installed. If anyone has any questions I would be more than happy to answer them. Thank you for watching and engaging in such a project. I hope this helps other people with their builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MA21 Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 Does anyone know the dimensions/specs on the fuel tank in a 21’ master angler? I’m unable to find anything online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 For anyone else who needs tank dimensions I have created a cad drawing to scale. I don’t know what years they used this tank but it fits a 1999. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Love this thread, glad to see you continuing the effort. I hope the storms didn't affect you or the project too much! A few thoughts: 1) It looks like you moved the stringers inboard quite a bit from the original location. The original stringers were box stringers and covered a wider area. Do you think there is any risk with a single, narrower stringer being further inboard? Are you considering additional stringers or boxing the stringers you have? 1B) Related to that, my transom has heavy, diagonal supports that are integrated into the vertical and horizontal trim tab pockets. Are you planning any additional support for the transom? I know those 21's can take a lot of horsepower. 2) I'm sure you have thought of this, but when I extended the stringers in my 18, I had to cut holes to allow water to get to the bilge from the outsides of the stringers. 3) What happened to the seachest? usually the livewell pumps have a recessed box to draw water through - did you eliminate this or is it just not visible in the pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 @whichwaysup answer to 1) what you see so far will be mirrored on the other side. There will also be a smaller stringer added to the outside of the stringer you currently see on each side. I will also have bulkheads that run from port to starboard. This will add strength and durability. 1B) I also had the same supports. I eliminated them and will be adding a so called “shelf” stringer from trim tab to trim tab. The 21 also has 2 “knees” that go from transom to bottom hull. Those have been eliminated and that’s another reason why the inside stringers go all the way to the transom. Still contemplating making new knees or coming up with a better idea. 2) yes, 1” holes will be drilled with and a stainless steel/brass fitting will be installed for water to make it to the bilge system. 3) Decided to keep the seachest. Just not able to see it in the pictures. I will run a few layers of glass over it and drill out the holes. This will add durability and strength to that part of the boat. I can take before and after pictures of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Great to hear! Enjoy watching the progress! Love seeing these boats get a second life! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Agree ! We love to see these refresh threads. Your skills and labor bring these boats back for family fun and great fishing ! Thank You !! Mod Marc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbayourestoration Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Im also rebuilding a 99 21 MA. How'd you measure your stringers? Mine were cut out prior to me buying the boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Just a thought on the stringers Once you have them shaped and the deck of the cap fitting without binding why not glass 2 pieces of coosa board about 2 Inches wide down its length to create an I beam to minimize flex or twisting As for installing the cap you will have to decide on how much support the deck gets and weather it adheres to the stringer or is allowed to float. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 @smilemaker this is a great idea and I have put a ton of thought into this. What I was thinking of doing was putting a 3" wide piece of coosa from stringer to stringer for the deck to sit on. I'm also having a bracket built that will be attached to my stringers and also my tower. This way the entire floor and tower are connected to the stringers. I have a few updates coming later tonight when I can get the photos uploaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted February 10 Author Report Share Posted February 10 Have some updates the next few posts. Cut out and glassed the second stringer. These pictures are the process of getting everything straight and unison to the port stringer from center of hull. I used a string line to help me with this. The string line was tied to the boat and to the stern directly in the center. Each stringer is equal distance a part. Right now both stringers are run wild on the height and will be cut to the correct height during the deck cap installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted February 10 Author Report Share Posted February 10 Here are a few more pictures of setting the second stringer. It’s hard to get a good picture but the stringer is shimmed and has roughly a 3/8-1/2” gap between bottom stringer and hull. Before glassing it in that gap is filled with putty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA21 Posted February 10 Author Report Share Posted February 10 Tabbing strips installed on the stringer and putty filled. You can see the shims much better in this picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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