v20 cuddy/bracket w/twin 130's!

[TheTinMan]

http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=67219


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/Mnutz/twins.jpg

[TheTinMan]

http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=67219


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/Mnutz/twins.jpg

[macojoe]

Nice looking boat!!

I wonder how he rebuilt the windsheild frames??

I know there is at least one here that like that answer.

[macojoe]

Nice looking boat!!

I wonder how he rebuilt the windsheild frames??

I know there is at least one here that like that answer.

[phester]

that's member # 349 HAVIS, haven't heard much of him in the last couple of months. I recall that boat when it was for sale about a year back...created alot of interest w/ those twins

[phester]

that's member # 349 HAVIS, haven't heard much of him in the last couple of months. I recall that boat when it was for sale about a year back...created alot of interest w/ those twins

[TheTinMan]

I was wondering if it was a member here, he refers to this site, don't remember the boat though.

[TheTinMan]

I was wondering if it was a member here, he refers to this site, don't remember the boat though.

[phester]

did a little lookin around, posted by Bigshrimpin,Aug. 24th, 2005,[sorry I can't post the link] pics showed the transom renforced w/ lotsa aluminium brackets, there was a little debate on the hp....I think the motor covers said 140 but they were actually 130's....overall the boat looked good and the transom upgrades looked "appropriate" for the weight and hp of the twins...claimed over 74 MPH :o

[phester]

did a little lookin around, posted by Bigshrimpin,Aug. 24th, 2005,[sorry I can't post the link] pics showed the transom renforced w/ lotsa aluminium brackets, there was a little debate on the hp....I think the motor covers said 140 but they were actually 130's....overall the boat looked good and the transom upgrades looked "appropriate" for the weight and hp of the twins...claimed over 74 MPH :o

[Mac_Attack]

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Modifications;action=display;num=11 30857487

Here is Havis's post from Nov 5, 2005. MJ show how to do it right the second time please?! Bill Mc ;D

[Mac_Attack]

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Modifications;action=display;num=11 30857487

Here is Havis's post from Nov 5, 2005. MJ show how to do it right the second time please?! Bill Mc ;D

[TheTinMan]

Sounds like he re-did the transom, no more notch!

Unless that metal plate is the re-do???

[TheTinMan]

Sounds like he re-did the transom, no more notch!

Unless that metal plate is the re-do???

[Skools Out]

he bought the boat that way as i remember it.

here's more pics he had sent

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/DSC01066.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/AnnchorsB.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/DeckpipeCover.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/DeckA.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/relocatedbatteriesA.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/WSredo2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/Lauradrivingtheboat.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/bilgepumpsA.jpg

[Skools Out]

he bought the boat that way as i remember it.

here's more pics he had sent

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/DSC01066.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/AnnchorsB.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/DeckpipeCover.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/DeckA.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/relocatedbatteriesA.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/WSredo2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/Lauradrivingtheboat.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/havis/bilgepumpsA.jpg

[Mac_Attack]

With two 140s on her, she don't sit as low as I would've thought. Skool's are your creative juicesmoving again, twin 200s? Cantalever those anchors out on a pulpit might bring that *** end up a little. Bill Mc ;D

[Mac_Attack]

With two 140s on her, she don't sit as low as I would've thought. Skool's are your creative juicesmoving again, twin 200s? Cantalever those anchors out on a pulpit might bring that *** end up a little. Bill Mc ;D

[TheTinMan]

ah, now I remember that boat, the pic with the Babe on it reminded me! ;D

[TheTinMan]

ah, now I remember that boat, the pic with the Babe on it reminded me! ;D

[Mac_Attack]

Batteries were brought forward to help balance her out. Sorry but I'm into this level thing! Bill Mc ;D

[Mac_Attack]

Batteries were brought forward to help balance her out. Sorry but I'm into this level thing! Bill Mc ;D

[racerx]

did someone say repair windshield frames? mine are twisted like pretzels, but may be my only option. n e 1 got a torch i can borrow,lol? me with a torch... nah, i better keeep lookin.

[racerx]

did someone say repair windshield frames? mine are twisted like pretzels, but may be my only option. n e 1 got a torch i can borrow,lol? me with a torch... nah, i better keeep lookin.

[macojoe]

Hit the link for this boat, then join that site,

Then email the guy and ask were he got the stuff for his windshield.

He says that he repaired it

[macojoe]

Hit the link for this boat, then join that site,

Then email the guy and ask were he got the stuff for his windshield.

He says that he repaired it

[parishht]

That is a nifty setup for the anchor chain access.
I wonder if it is custom made or available somewhere?

[parishht]

That is a nifty setup for the anchor chain access.
I wonder if it is custom made or available somewhere?

[Blue_Runner]

MJ - If I remember correctly, I think his only windsheild repairs were putting in new supports.

[Blue_Runner]

MJ - If I remember correctly, I think his only windsheild repairs were putting in new supports.

[willy]

Look at the scupper drains on the first pick, then scroll down to him underway, those scuppers are 4-6 inches underwater. There is no way in h@ll you'd get me on that boat off shore. I'd rather be in my old leaky rivet 16.5 aluminum out there :o

[willy]

Look at the scupper drains on the first pick, then scroll down to him underway, those scuppers are 4-6 inches underwater. There is no way in h@ll you'd get me on that boat off shore. I'd rather be in my old leaky rivet 16.5 aluminum out there :o

[willy]

And Mack you are right, a while back someone posted a link to the Boat Surveyors site and that was what they said was one of the worst problems with a lot of boats, they do not sit level (are not balanced) at rest and have handling and cockpit draining problems when the weather gets rough.
The coast guard was inspecting boats here last year and I listened to them when they went over a fellows boat so I could learn something, they saw it sitting in the water as he was docked and they told him outright that his cockpit drains were under water at rest and that he should repower his boat with lighter engine and shift weight forward because that was a very hazardous condition. The fellow said it was the stock situation when he bought it. The guard fellow said that often happens when a manufacturer is not prudent about what they list as max power. He told the guy if he lost power and forward momentum in rough water and took water over the bow that his boat would swamp quickly and slow ahead conditions it would not get rid of water fast enough. That conversation is one of the reasons I passed over a couple of boats I saw last year before I found Old School

[willy]

And Mack you are right, a while back someone posted a link to the Boat Surveyors site and that was what they said was one of the worst problems with a lot of boats, they do not sit level (are not balanced) at rest and have handling and cockpit draining problems when the weather gets rough.
The coast guard was inspecting boats here last year and I listened to them when they went over a fellows boat so I could learn something, they saw it sitting in the water as he was docked and they told him outright that his cockpit drains were under water at rest and that he should repower his boat with lighter engine and shift weight forward because that was a very hazardous condition. The fellow said it was the stock situation when he bought it. The guard fellow said that often happens when a manufacturer is not prudent about what they list as max power. He told the guy if he lost power and forward momentum in rough water and took water over the bow that his boat would swamp quickly and slow ahead conditions it would not get rid of water fast enough. That conversation is one of the reasons I passed over a couple of boats I saw last year before I found Old School

[Blue_Runner]

William - the old hulls had no scuppers, so nothing to worry about there dude. The bilge pump has to get rid of any water that comes over the sides. Not too big of a deal given the high transom and size of the bilge pump he has in there. I'd put 2 pumps for good measure though.

The major problem I see with this setup is - GAS!!

[Blue_Runner]

William - the old hulls had no scuppers, so nothing to worry about there dude. The bilge pump has to get rid of any water that comes over the sides. Not too big of a deal given the high transom and size of the bilge pump he has in there. I'd put 2 pumps for good measure though.

The major problem I see with this setup is - GAS!!

[willy]

Blue the older hulls were not self bailing ??? I thought they were all self bailing :-/

[willy]

Blue the older hulls were not self bailing ??? I thought they were all self bailing :-/

[Blue_Runner]

Nope, not self-bailers until later on. I think aroudn 76-78 they started the foam filled self bailing hulls.

My '72 is not a self-bailer. But think about the gas bill on this thing with twin 140's!! Bet she's thirsty!

[Blue_Runner]

Nope, not self-bailers until later on. I think aroudn 76-78 they started the foam filled self bailing hulls.

My '72 is not a self-bailer. But think about the gas bill on this thing with twin 140's!! Bet she's thirsty!

[willy]

Learn something new every day Blue. That would be a pricey day for a couple of fluke huh ;D

[willy]

Learn something new every day Blue. That would be a pricey day for a couple of fluke huh ;D

[phester]

I'm curious as to why it wasn't advertised on "V20.COM"...? Just wondering out loud

[phester]

I'm curious as to why it wasn't advertised on "V20.COM"...? Just wondering out loud

[willy]

I think because similar concerns along with how it was put together were discussed then if I remember correctly. I think MJ tried to help him sort it out.

[willy]

I think because similar concerns along with how it was put together were discussed then if I remember correctly. I think MJ tried to help him sort it out.

[phester]

if it was all "put together" correctly and there were no issues, I think this would be the first place I'd advertise

[phester]

if it was all "put together" correctly and there were no issues, I think this would be the first place I'd advertise