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draglink
09-10-2010, 01:57 PM
Hey guys, I have just broke the news over at ClassicMako.com so next step is to introduce myself here. I have had 2 classic Makos for the last 17 years. The first one was a '75 236 inboard, next one was a '79 235 with twin Yammies. I was ready to downsize a little and the ONLY boat that would fit the bill was a V20 center console. I found a really nice '78 with a 2.4 Merc. The boat is solid but the transome will need attn in a couple years.
I am familiar with Makos, but not so much with Wellcrafts. I did grow up with a cuddy model back in the early 80s--perfect boat for the lower Chesapeake.
Well I have started with new steering, sanding the teak, removing all the old boot stripes and decals. I am looking forward to getting this thing wet, have a few projects first though.
Iam curious about this model with the forward seating, I have never seen this. Was this an option or did they make these for just a couple years?

Anyway, here are pics--

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/draglink/cid__0814001115.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/draglink/miscwellcraft033.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/draglink/miscwellcraft032.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/draglink/miscwellcraft028.jpg
nymack66
09-10-2010, 01:59 PM
Congratulations and welcome, what a beautiful Boat ..
phatdaddy
09-10-2010, 02:08 PM
welcome to the cult, i am sure with your mako background, you are familar with the sickness. i have always wanted an inboard mako after seeing jaqueline bisset dive off one in "The Deep". i am not that familar with the center consoles and layouts, but you can look through the different years in the gallery and probaly get some more info.
draglink
09-10-2010, 02:28 PM
Hey guys THANKS!

phatdaddy- Yeah I sold the inboard 4 years ago and it still stings!
Road King Cole
09-10-2010, 02:37 PM
Looks like your going to have a nice boat! Virgin bottom?
joe7670
09-10-2010, 02:44 PM
Welcome! Clean ride.
Road King Cole
09-10-2010, 02:45 PM
oh, and welcome to the site!!!:clap:

Always impressive for new guys to be able to post pictures right off the bat...
willy
09-10-2010, 05:41 PM
Welcome DL. She looks like she will be a nice one when you get her up to your standards
lumberslinger178
09-10-2010, 07:29 PM
welcome aboard.......nice boat post em up:clap::clap::clap:
Destroyer
09-11-2010, 01:24 AM
Welcome and great looking ride... Looks like you have the makings of a great boat there. :beer:
draglink
09-11-2010, 07:46 AM
The PO had the bottom soda blasted so thats a huge plus! I'll paint it with Pettit Vivid Im thinking. Its gonna be an adjustment from my bracketed Mako with twins, but Im ready for the move and very excited!

Oh and Im pretty good at posting pics, ClassicMako is all about the boat porn also!

Again, thanks for the warm welcome guys, I will keep the updates and pics coming
Road King Cole
09-13-2010, 03:31 PM
The PO had the bottom soda blasted so thats a huge plus! I'll paint it with Pettit Vivid Im thinking. Its gonna be an adjustment from my bracketed Mako with twins, but Im ready for the move and very excited!

Oh and Im pretty good at posting pics, ClassicMako is all about the boat porn also!

Again, thanks for the warm welcome guys, I will keep the updates and pics coming

I did the pettit vivid white to try and make mine look virgin...
draglink
09-13-2010, 07:09 PM
Road King, I see that from your sig pic, that looks really nice!

I'm going to put newer top and bottom cowlings on my old Merc to spruce her up, so Im gonna go with something that is close to that blue

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/draglink/miscwellcraft031.jpg
nipper
09-13-2010, 07:54 PM
Great looking center console! Hope you enjoy it.