Do to the random gum flapping , the question was never answered . My understanding is that the hole the intake leaves is what drives everyone from doing this conversion .
My idea: To Balsa wood the entire bilge and then glass the bottom . Not in the order exactly but I think the wood would be a huge help in strengthening that area back up . Speed coat the bottom , wood inside , badda bing , badda boom . Yay or nay .
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