Skagit 20 - Alaskan Bulkhead

[Skagit Hideaway]

That is the original 1955/56 cuddy window style. I copied it in the upper cabin. The title says "1960", but that is an error.

Flex - I ruled out flex due to cabin weight since the cracks were also present in the aft half of the deck.

[wetcoaster]

Never saw front cabin windows like that, what year is it, or have they been modded? They match the upper cabin well. Good idea to avoid bending plexi!

[Skagit Hideaway]

Good idea, thanks. Don't think we can make the one at Lake Mason tomorrow though.....

[Bflaherty]

Wow! you are quite ambitious.

I am a firm believer in the "run what you brung" menthodology so I would suggest you get the boat in the water and experience the "skagit ride" for yourself before you start heavily modifying the bottom. I have read a lot of articles about vintage raceboat guys trying to modify older boats with modern bottom structures and they all tend to result in disaster (terrible handling, capsizing, bow steer, etc...). If you are in the Northwest region you should come out to one of our gatherings and go for some rides, most of the active skagits are 17's (I think) but still similar ride characteristics.