The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:21:46 +0000 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:37:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=136881 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? : works a treat, didn&#039;t end...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1834994&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1834994 Author: e.m.p!
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Posted: 05 Oct 2023 at 12:37pm

works a treat, didn't end up with carpet or foam mats. The swivel seats are great for putting flippers on - turning around 180° and hopping off. Best of all the floor stiffened up the hull by a big margin, it's almost like a new boat, very smooth ride now.

I had to replace the coupling on my trailer, VTNZ said it was worn out. Drove over to get it re-wofed at another VTNZ and they said they wouldn't have noted as a fail. Now I have two.
looking good on your trailer, jockey wheel makes a big difference - just remember flipping it up before heading on the highway. Learnt a lesson there

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:37:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1834994&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1834994 <![CDATA[floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? : How&#039;s that new floor working...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1834952&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1834952 Author: kitno
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Posted: 01 Oct 2023 at 11:34am

How's that new floor working out e.m.p!
I've recently had the draw bar extended 350mm so I can easily open the rear doors of the vehicle without them hitting the winch post. Also fitted a decent Jockey wheel.



]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:34:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1834952&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1834952 <![CDATA[floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? : Even UV stable epoxy will yellow...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1831117&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1831117 Author: OneWayTraffic
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Posted: 01 Jan 2023 at 9:40pm

Even UV stable epoxy will yellow over time, and the WEST will absolutely need protection day one. I spilled some on my driveway in 2017 and it completely degraded in a couple of years. How fast depends on how much sun it gets, but it's weakening day one, even indirect sunlight will damage it over time. If you keep it in a dark garage and only use it a few times a year varnish would be sufficient. 

Four coats of varnish every year, or two coats of paint every ten years. Or varnish plus a mat that you can lift off and clean will last years. Personally I think for a fishing boat varnish is too much work for something that will just get blood on it. 

I'm using Bullyliner on the floor of my boat. Water reducible, easy to roll on and seems to be as tough as nails. I'd recommend it, but I can't speak to longevity yet. Also using POR15 as it's about the only one part polyurethane available in NZ. Then there's a lot of good marine options. 



]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2023 21:40:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1831117&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1831117 <![CDATA[floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? : Thank you! I don&#039;t mind if...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1831109&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1831109 Author: e.m.p!
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Posted: 01 Jan 2023 at 9:57am

Thank you! I don't mind if it turns yellow over time, but if you mentioned it because it will become brittle, I'll have to find a solution. Thanks for the heads up. Will a simple Norski PU varnish suffice or do I have to bring out the pricey options?
The pedestals and boxes are treated with UV stable surfboard epoxy, the floor is done with west system. Bottom of the floor is glassed.
The boat is stored in a garage, so doesn't get too much UV- exposure. Initially I wanted to add EVA foam or carpet for flooring, but happy as is]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2023 09:57:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1831109&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1831109 <![CDATA[floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? : That looks good. What did you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1831108&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1831108 Author: OneWayTraffic
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Posted: 01 Jan 2023 at 7:56am

That looks good. What did you treat the ply with? If epoxy you will need to get some UV protection on it. ]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2023 07:56:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1831108&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1831108 <![CDATA[floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? : just a quick update on how the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1831106&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1831106 Author: e.m.p!
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Posted: 01 Jan 2023 at 12:06am

just a quick update on how the cnc cut floor ended up. Quite happy with it, the swivel seats are great and finally I don't need to negotiate the benches anymore to reach the anchor. If anyone needs the files, let me know.

]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:06:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1831106&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1831106 <![CDATA[floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? : So here we go – I&#039;ve measured...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1828473&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1828473 Author: e.m.p!
Subject: 136881
Posted: 23 Aug 2022 at 12:31pm



So here we go – I've measured and fiddled with it quite a bit, so if anyone is in need of the floorplan as a printable pdf, hit me up (PM). These are 18 A3 pages. DISCLAIMER: I won't take any responsibility if this isn't working on your nutshell. Heck, I don't even know if its a right fit for mine (yet).
So in sort-of-related news: I managed to get my hands on a 30hp motor. Wheeeeee!
]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:31:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1828473&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1828473 <![CDATA[floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? : Mine doesn&#039;t have the keel...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1827814&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1827814 Author: e.m.p!
Subject: 136881
Posted: 27 Jul 2022 at 10:30am

Mine doesn't have the keel bungs and since it never took on a lot of water I didn't bother to put any in (this may change though after the motor upgrade). Actually, taking in half a litre of water hasn't been too bad over the last couple of years since it keeps on flushing out sand which is still logged inside the hull. The hull originally was an insurance write off, my mate salvaged it and I fixed it over winter. The gash in the pics above was a crack through the hull and it filled up with tons of sand as well as crumbling the bits of foam in the pontoons. It took me the better part of a day to flush the sand it, but still…
One upgrade i added is a small extension of the hull for the transducer to be tagged on to (pics to follow). The lip on the mac was notorious for sucking in air bubbles making the transducer a bit unreliable while skipping along. Damn, I love this thread, there are so many great ideas. Quite tempted to add the scuppers too…

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:30:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1827814&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1827814 <![CDATA[floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? : Skoolinfish wrote:Is this sitting...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1827813&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1827813 Author: OneWayTraffic
Subject: 136881
Posted: 27 Jul 2022 at 10:17am

Originally posted by Skoolinfish Skoolinfish wrote:

Is this sitting below the waterline, and does it empty past the waterline. I’ve always wondered if that would work. It’s amazing how much water ends up inside the boat after a couple of dives, rough weather, etc.

If going forwards it will empty regardless of water level. One can estimate the amount by calculating area of the tube*forwards speed. 

For a 50mm diameter tube going at a high displacement speed of 6 knots (308cm per second) you get 

pi*2.5^2*308=6050 cubic centimeters per second. Or about 5600 GPH.  In the real world there is a lot of friction, so actual performance is quite a bit less. This is a ballpark estimate only.  

But the same is true of bilge pumps. Lots of losses in the tubing and fittings. 

That little scupper will outperform a large bilge pump. Go faster and you drain faster as well. 

I'm putting scuppers on my boat. Two small ones (25mm internal) below the waterline, and two large ones (65mm internal) at the waterline. The hoses can be pegged up above the waterline when not needed. 

 
]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:17:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1827813&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1827813 <![CDATA[floor footprint 2003 Mac360 anyone? : ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136881&PID=1827809&title=floor-footprint-2003-mac360-anyone#1827809 Author: kitno
Subject: 136881
Posted: 27 Jul 2022 at 9:36am





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