How easy and cheap can fitting a db in a Cruisader

[chopper]

Hi all here is my problem I am the proud owner of Gillespie 3179 rowsell cruisader, still seems prety quick how difficult and expensive does it need to be fitting a double bottom what about keeping the weight down is that possible or does it have to get heavier.
 
reagrds Paul

[MikeDay]

Paul
 
If you look back through earlier threads on the dicsussion board (eg 'double bottoms' in mid May; 'how did I miss this one' in Feb/March), you'll see lots of thoughtful comment and advice on the benefits or otherwise of retro-fitting a double bottom.  The newer boats are a bit quicker than the AC vintage for a number of reasons and double bottoms are only one.  It'ws a pretty radical step and I guess I'd advise a mix of caution, more time spent learning about your boat, trying a double-bottomed one and talking to people who have done it before embarking on the project.
 
Mike D
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