Ideal underfloor kil box length for GBR?

[NQCairns]

Hi all I am stuck for depth and width due to hull shape and width between stringers but I do have some choice in length. Too long robs me of some structural strength and too short would be a pain in the bum. Any ideas welcome thanks nq

[basserman]

a good 4to 5 feet i would say
not big enoght for the big spanish but plenty for most of your reefiys
but then again with out know the other demetions it is hard to say

i guess it will really come down to what ever lenght looks right ;D

[Spaniard_King]

nq..you will cover most bases with 1200mm..your depth wiull help you..what have you got 300mm x 400mm x 1200 is nice

Garry

[Heath]

Yeah 1200 is plenty. Anything largish just knock the head & tail off to fit it in [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

[NQCairns]

Thanks for the replys, 1200 it is, the depth is only 280 to 200 up the hull and the width is 340 I think so just a bit on the small side but it will have to do, I may be able to have one end as a cavity under the floor so might be able to go 1500 at a stretch to make up for it.
Actually that leads me to the next question what is the most practical lid size and is a hinged or removable lid considered the best design? thanks nq

[megafish71]

Here's a pic of the kill tank in my old Quintrex. Size 1200L x 350w x 320d. In hind sight a little shallower would have been better. The lid was hinged and note the handles to lift it out for easy cleaning. Hope this is some help for you.

Cheers Ron

[Big_Kev]

You want it big enough to hide the body NQ.
Just jokes. Kev.

[NQCairns]

;D Kev, I thought you put all that stuff behind you!
Is someone going to get a smelly surprise when they lift the floor on your last boat 8) ;D he he.

[NQCairns]

Ron, that looks very useable why would a little shallower be better? Recon Kev would disagree :D Very flash compared to the one I will have.nq

[Needmorerum]

I would probably go for a removable lid, pending on where in the boat it is going to be. There's nothing worse than walking around a boat and having to stand on hinges. Have a look at some of the new boats and see what they have done, there is some good ideas around.

Corry