the hull truth

[charlie_the_tuna]

so after listening to you guys talk about it for years, i finally broke down and went over. i was skipping around and i fell into this long thread about a guy totally rebuilding a 25 mako. looks like this thing is gonna be a brand new boat when he's done. i cant wait to see it. he's doing unbelieveable work.


http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/397050-mojo-25-78-mako-25-project-photoblog.html

[jasoncooperpcola]

Charlie, have you ever seen the X-Shark build? Five years worth of work. Built with only the finest composite materials. Custom pilothouse. Its an awesome boat. But he is selling it now for $30k. He just bought a massive Parker. If I was to go to a bigger boat, it would be an old 25' Mako. Sorry but the 250 Sportsman just is not my cup of tea.

I have been on THT, off and on. Never joined. I prefer my local fishing forum and this one right here.

[Blue_Runner]

The guy is out of Charleston. Pretty darn good bottom fisherman. Recently broke the world record for hogfish on hook and line, which is insane. The boat is going to be sweet....been following it from the beginning, but not on THT.

[tsubaki]

THT is a rough site.
But CTT might be able to stomach it.

[Destroyer]

I've been a member of THT for several years now, but rarely frequent it. Especially since I started coming here. No need to go there.

[bradford]

Clicked on it a few times. Seems like for every decent member there they have a douchebag member. Charlie, I think you should join and do nothing but talk chit. Starting with your first post.

[spareparts]

I think Charlie should be our (wellcraft v20 cult) gift to the Hull truth. Charlie, don't cut them any slack!

BR, is that Fin's boat? He does nice work.

Personally, a 25 Mako is a wet riding pig, there are much better boats to spend time and money on. I'd take a 23 Scepter, 233 Formula, 25 Sea vee, 24 Albemarle, etc any day over that Mako, I've run several of them, as long as you've got money for gas, they will ride good, but you need to tow another boat with gas cans in it to get anywhere

[Curapa]

I only visit a couple of sections on THT.

Check out this build.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-outdoor-photos/268706-building-27ft-cc.html

[Stinky_Hooker]

Can someone tell me what kind of "putty" that is he keeps referring to on there. Could use some of that on my little boat build.

[RidgeRunner]

I dunno Stink I only got to page 14 or 15 out of 115. LOL.. Looks interesting but what a time killer. I need to get back to work, LOL.

[Blue_Runner]

Yeah, that is Phin. I've never ridden a mako but I would have to agree it wouldn't be my first pick to restore in that size range.

[jasoncooperpcola]

I knew the old Mako rode good just did not know they were fuel pigs. If I ever go to a 25' boat, it will be a center console and I will build it for tournaments and it will have twins. I really liked the SeaCraft that was posted on here. I am building my V for tournaments hence the bracket, transom door, and the big fishboxes I want to build.

[bgreene]

Yeah, that is Phin. I've never ridden a mako but I would have to agree it wouldn't be my first pick to restore in that size range.

The older Mako's were built strong. I had a 94. Everything overbuilt, very beefy construction, no cut corners......

That said, boat builders used a lot of wood back then, same for Mako, and after 15- 30 years those boats can also require new fuel tanks, and re built sections.

The old Mako 25' CC from the late 70's to early 90's was a real good rough water rig.
I actually rented one and can tell you - 3' - 5' waves no problem, throttle up and go right through.

Anyway, the hull truth's an ok web site. This site, WellcraftV20.com is just a really thoughtful group of guys, so it's really a great site.

[reelapeelin]

THT is where I 1st heard about V-20.com...in 2003...not as many posts there...best forum there is Photos...not so many A$$holes...:shut:

[Kracker Jack]

Actually I have a story about THT. A 75 year old man just sent me a private message yesterday saying that he also lived in va beach. He also told me that he was very proud of my progress and that he was impressed with my ability to learn so quickly and that my boat building thread was apart of his daily schedule (he checked on it daily). He then tells me because his age he cannot use his boat anymore and that he would be honored to give me his 15' Henry O center console with a 70 horse Suzuki on the back. He has titles to both trailer and boat and told me that he has all the faith in the world in me to fix the boat and fish the hell out of it.

By far one of the coolest things that has ever happened to me. Just goes to show that there are still just good hearted people still out there.

I LOVE THT!!!!!!! LOL!!

[Destroyer]

Actually I have a story about THT. A 75 year old man just sent me a private message yesterday saying that he also lived in va beach. He also told me that he was very proud of my progress and that he was impressed with my ability to learn so quickly and that my boat building thread was apart of his daily schedule (he checked on it daily). He then tells me because his age he cannot use his boat anymore and that he would be honored to give me his 15' Henry O center console with a 70 horse Suzuki on the back. He has titles to both trailer and boat and told me that he has all the faith in the world in me to fix the boat and fish the hell out of it.

By far one of the coolest things that has ever happened to me. Just goes to show that there are still just good hearted people still out there.

I LOVE THT!!!!!!! LOL!!

The sceptic in my says that it sounds almost too good to be true... and you know what they say about things that sound too good to be true... Just be careful my friend.

[Kracker Jack]

Thanks for the heads up Des. I got his name and number and researched him on the internet ( the internet is very powerful,and can tell you a lot about somebody). I will also meet him with my little .32 auto strapped to me. I'm gonna get the HIN from the boat then cross reference with VGIF to make sure its his boat. I have spoke with him on the phone and he seems like a pretty cool ole man.

[draglink]

VERY COOL Kracker!! Sounds legit to me...I could see myself doing that in my twilight years. Better to give it to an enthusiast with skills who would appreciate it than sell it for really low dollars! Good luck and let us know how it goes!

On topic, I stay away from THT bc of all the drama, but I am still over at ClassicMako....great bunch of guys there (As here!!). Very cool projects there as well.

[spareparts]

Good one Kraker, I have a similar story about how I got my 16 McKee, and my 14 McKee. Something about giving someone a boat ends up costing more than you think

[smokeonthewater]

and my v-20