Wenzel skiff questions

Discussion in 'Boat Yard Basics' started by spahlinger85, Dec 31, 2013.

  1. Dec 31, 2013 #1
    spahlinger85

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    I purchased this Wenzel skiff from a forum member a few months ago. I still have 4 months until I can purchase a tohatsu 20hp. So for now all I can do is sit in it in the yard and make revving motor noises.
    I'm also brainstorming some modifications and I have a few questions. The rear bench goes all the way to the transom and has no hatches or storage whatsoever. Not even for a fuel tank.   My worry is that when I remove the existing bench will I have areas were the false floor doesn't extend under the bench?    Once removed I want to replace the bench seat with a simple board bench leaving everything underneath the bench wide open. What type/thickness of board should I use? I'm 250lbs. I hope to be able to put my fuel tank In the middle and two Rubbermaid bins on both sides for dry storage
    Here is a pic of the rear bench currently
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    spahlinger85, Dec 31, 2013
    spahlinger85, Dec 31, 2013
  3. Dec 31, 2013 #2
    Brett

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    That rear deck/thwart is a hull frame needed for structural rigidity
    and a buoyancy chamber in case the hull is flooded. I wouldn't remove it.
     
    Brett, Dec 31, 2013
    Brett, Dec 31, 2013

  5. Jan 1, 2014 #3
    PG350

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    My three gallon tank fit in that open area near the transom great. I never used any where near three gallons in a entire day of fishing with my old 15hp.

    The front of that boat has a opening where I used to store the anchor but I think you could open it up and put a hatch there for more storage. You could also put some hatches in the rear bench also. You would lose some flotation but should keep the boat structurally sound.

    I miss my Wenzel and am thinking of naming my new boat the W2 (Wenzel 2). That boat is famous in my group of friends.


    FYI
    I love the Wingmaster.
     
    PG350, Jan 1, 2014
    PG350, Jan 1, 2014
  6. Jan 2, 2014 #4
    spahlinger85

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    Good to know! I've been wanting to build a deck flush with the top edge in the front and cut/grind out the middle bench like most people do with skiffs like this and ill have tons of room for stuff underneath it. I still hAvnt taken it on the water yet so I guess I'll see how she rides first and then make decisions.
    Glad you like the shotgun. Your ready for anything with that bad boy
     
    spahlinger85, Jan 2, 2014
    spahlinger85, Jan 2, 2014
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