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Old 25 July 2013, 21:31   #101
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I knew the hull was the same (same hull mold) but I guess didn't realize that hurricane built some with the Willard layout and console etc rather than what we see on the later model Hurricane 733s.

These ATL bladders look nice.

Marine Fuel Bladders and Auxiliary Fuel Tanks

Could easily do a deck mount in front of console OR I guess could design a more expensive custom one to go into bow/anchor space.
I've seen a couple of these on craigslist in southern California for $150-200 ...I haven't grabbed one yet.
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Maybe RyanPratt or one of the lads can chime in, but I don't think the Willard 7m and the ZHT 733's are the same hull, I think for sure that the strake pattern isn't the same...
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Old 26 July 2013, 02:35   #103
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I know the Hurricane 733 and the Willard 730 are close but they have differences in their chines and and the willard hull changes direction in its last 18"+ and sweeps down holding the bow down better than the Hurricane. the Willard will lose a few mph due to this but we have a 733 and a 733 they are really similar. But i must say im a WILLARD MAN!!
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Old 26 July 2013, 02:59   #104
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"But i must say im a WILLARD MAN!!" No argument there, but I've never been on a Hurricane for comparison. Both great boats no doubt.

Might need to start a thread on that. Definitely pride no matter which you own.
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I have been on both, and would take a Willard every time. Would be a good thread
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yeah, but would you put an ETEC or 4 stroke on it!!! another good thread, oh wait, there are 10 million of them out there already.
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Still love diesel. Kind of amazed the tow companies aren't sticking with the economy and reliability of diesel. Oh wait another thread.
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Ok, so H733 and the Willard 730 are different...but, is it still undisputed that Willard bought their mold from ZHT in Vancouver? (and subsequently, ZHT redesigned their own mold?)
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I am still progressing. It's an outboard boat now. Just need to pull the bracket and paint it although the bare aluminum look us growing on me. No, I can't be that lazy and tired of working on it....

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It's an outboard now!!!! Woot!! Woot!!
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congrats

Thats awesome! you will love it!
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And now I have a gas tank. Custom aluminum.
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The tank looks big.
Impressive work!
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Nice. Does that sit right on the bottom?

How will you do the fill and vent?

Still able to dipstick read it?
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yep sits on the bottom. Had a slope built into the floor of the tank to follow the hull. fill and vent hoses will run to a box I built around the tow post up front. I think there are pictures either back a little in this thread or in another thread, http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/building...tml#post569832. they come straight through the forward bulkhead, you can see the fittings in the corners facing forward. No dipstick read, didn't think about that.

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Bow locker is great idea. Might need to do that project this winter.
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yep sits on the bottom. Had a slope built into the floor of the tank to follow the hull.
Any space underneath for drainage of bilge water aft?

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No dipstick read, didn't think about that.
Probably don't need it. A fuel flow sender is cheap and they hook into almost all MFD's now (if the ECU on your Suzuki doesn't have a NMEA hook up for that info.) You know the size of your tank and the chartplotter will tell you how much you've used.

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Bow locker is great idea. Might need to do that project this winter.
I'm on this too!!!
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yes, the tank is belly tank shaped. it has a 12" wide flat bottom that spans the hull vee and allows everything to drain through.

Yeah, I have the tank sensor which never worked on my last boat and I probably won't trust for anything and my suzuki is nema 2000 compatible and I was planning on the connecting to that. I also have the 19 gallon zodiac bladder that can go in the bow.
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Finally made some progress. Got the hatch handle made, the old tank lid cut off, the transom cap fixed up, swapped the hull to the new trailer, and threw the console on. Now I can get to work.

I realized that I have no idea how I am going to secure the console to the boat. I took off all the old hinges and want to avoid anything external to bust toes on.

Wednesday I will mount the outboard. Any suggestions or tricks there? Four bolts, stainless 1/2", and one engine hoist. Anything else I need?

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NIce. That's the inside of the tank we are looking at in the detail photo?

I guess since there is no engine under there anymore, you don't have to tilt back console often? Opens up the possibility of a t-top etc.

My project is stalled. This icy weather is a drag (0-10 degrees). Even in my garage which is not insulated, the bilge is solid ice and shop heater can't even bring the temp up. Hoping for some thaw soon to make work easier.
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