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28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
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28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
I finally got the boat home a week or so ago, and had some projects on the checklist for this fall before hauling the boat down to Florida for the winter. The stock livewell hasn't been up to the task of keeping bait we catch at night alive all day, so that needed an upgrade. The hatch lifters failed shortly after we bought the boat and have been on the to do list. Finally I wanted to get the cooler onto the swim platform to open up the transom of the boat. Its been a little dicey standing on the cooler to dart fish pinwheeling up behind the boat.
Livewell
Tom Cunningham was able to put me in touch with the new owner of his boat, Dave, to get some measurements of the Pacific Edge 43 gallon tank he had installed on his old boat. This livewell is a perfect fit for the Flush Deck boats as it occupies the space between the large bilge access hatch and the stern hatch. Pacific Edge was able to squeeze the base a bit as these are built to order to insure clearance. The end result ended up awesome.
Livewell
Tom Cunningham was able to put me in touch with the new owner of his boat, Dave, to get some measurements of the Pacific Edge 43 gallon tank he had installed on his old boat. This livewell is a perfect fit for the Flush Deck boats as it occupies the space between the large bilge access hatch and the stern hatch. Pacific Edge was able to squeeze the base a bit as these are built to order to insure clearance. The end result ended up awesome.
2003 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck "Isla" (Formerly "Dogonit")
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
Hatch Lifters
The hydraulic hatch lifters for the large fish box on our flush deck failed shortly after we bought the boat. It was a bear to lift manually, and eventually the starboard side mounting block failed. I glassed in a new wooden wedge the same dimensions as the original and installed new bennett hatch lifters along with all new hose and fittings back to the pump. It works great and will make future maintenance in this area a simple 1 man job vs a nerve wracking 2 man job.
2003 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck "Isla" (Formerly "Dogonit")
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
I still need to paint the newly glassed in starboard mount, but it is secure and functional.
2003 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck "Isla" (Formerly "Dogonit")
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
Cooler on Swim Platform
We had been keeping out Yeti 160 in the center of the transom with the fish bag behind it.
This worked ok but made working around the back of the boat tough. This cooler typically only contains ice that is used to ice down fish in a fish bag so immediate access isn't critical. I used Kennedy cooler mounts so if this doesn't work out there is nothing permanent to stub your toe on on the platform. It is a snug fit but I think should work out ok. I will report back after some time on the water with this setup.
We had been keeping out Yeti 160 in the center of the transom with the fish bag behind it.
This worked ok but made working around the back of the boat tough. This cooler typically only contains ice that is used to ice down fish in a fish bag so immediate access isn't critical. I used Kennedy cooler mounts so if this doesn't work out there is nothing permanent to stub your toe on on the platform. It is a snug fit but I think should work out ok. I will report back after some time on the water with this setup.
2003 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck "Isla" (Formerly "Dogonit")
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
I thought some of this might be useful for someone considering similar projects. Feel free to respond or message me if you have any questions or are considering something similar.
2003 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck "Isla" (Formerly "Dogonit")
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
My hatch opens only about 45 degrees and I really like that yours opens to roughly 90 degrees. What is the part number for the Bennett lifters?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
The lifters are Bennett HL24C. They will go all the way to 90 degrees.
2003 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck "Isla" (Formerly "Dogonit")
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
Thanks. This'll be a great winter project.
- JackK
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
Nice job on those hatch lifters Jared. They were a pain in the @ss. They were opening so slow that it became painful. to deal with. I always rigged a two by four to provide an emergency prop rod in case they failed while I was in the bilge.
I miss boating and more importantly fishing but I surely do not miss getting in the bilge of the 28. At 6'2" and 210 lbs, I could barely move down there.
Happy Holidays to Everyone!
Jack
I miss boating and more importantly fishing but I surely do not miss getting in the bilge of the 28. At 6'2" and 210 lbs, I could barely move down there.
Happy Holidays to Everyone!
Jack
former boat .. 2003 28 TE Flushdeck Dogonit
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
Same to you Jack! Nice to see you're still hanging around here! Hope all's well!
Doug
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
Great job on the bait tank! A super addition to any of the flush decks! I got to do it all over again when the Compton arrived. Tom.
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
Thanks for the kind words. And thank you for taking care of her like you did Jack! We made the 100 mile run from Islamorada to Bimini today in 3-5s and she didn’t miss a beat. Merry Christmas from the Maine Albin in the Bahamas!
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2003 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck "Isla" (Formerly "Dogonit")
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
Way to go, Jared! The orange life ring almost looks like a Christmas decoration.
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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- Home Port: Gloucester, MA
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
That's the way to extend your Florida adventures. Nice job!
Catching any fish in Bimini?
Catching any fish in Bimini?
kevinS
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Former Boats:
- 2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
December '13 - April '23
- 2002 / 28TE / Hull# 614
Cummins 6BTA 370 hp / Alaskan Bulkhead
April '04 ~ May '13
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Former Boats:
- 2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
December '13 - April '23
- 2002 / 28TE / Hull# 614
Cummins 6BTA 370 hp / Alaskan Bulkhead
April '04 ~ May '13
- JackK
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Re: 28TE Projects: Livewell, Hatch Lifter and Cooler Mount
I have to keep an eye on my baby and make sure Jared is keeping her up to my standards. Besides Jared and Kayla are taking her on some cool adventures.
You never know when to boat bug might bite again.
Happy Holidays!
Jack
former boat .. 2003 28 TE Flushdeck Dogonit