Bow storage

[marauder11]

Just looking for some help on the possibility of being able to add more storage to my 1975 larson shark. In the open bow there is a seat that has no storage compartment under it. I was wondering if i would be able to cut one in without any strength issues

 

[marauder11]

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[JDA1975]

Re: Bow storage

You shouldn't have a big problem with strength, but being that close to the bow, and most likely the reason the manufacturer did not do it, is not very deep, I am not sure what type of hull you have but they tend to cut up pretty sharp the closer you get to the bow and midships , that spot is pretty well right at center bow. post a pic of the front and side at that spot so we can see what ya got under it

 

[marauder11]

The one pic shows the front of the seat looking out the front it is about 6.5 inches tall. The seat beside this area has a 5 inch deep storage area. It is a trihull boat.

 

[marauder11]

Re: Bow storage

I was looking at the drop in bins they sell at cabels and bass pro anyone ever use these

 

[JDA1975]

Re: Bow storage

you might get a little storage out of there, after cutting the hole reinforce the bottom and put a finish strip around it so you dont cut your digits on the unfinished edges, like a car door edge seal, don't know the technical term lol.

 

[sschefer]

Re: Bow storage

Up in the bow area of any boat the sides might colapse in if you hit any kind of a wave without continuous side to side support to act like a frame. With that in mind, you could cut in a storage area but I would be sure to glass it all in to retain the integrity of the framing.