NOTCHED TRANSOM?

[fishmaster63]

LOOKS LIKE THIS GUY DID A BIT OF TRIMMING.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wellcraft-V-20-Step-Lift-w-cuddy-cabin_W0QQitemZ4645803618QQihZ002QQcategoryZ31271Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[macojoe]

That motor looks like it would be in the water!! :o

[Mac_Attack]

I wonder if the motor shaft is 20". Mine is similar without the notch for a 25' shaft. Bill Mc ;D

[racerx]

ya'll think that might cayse a problem? i got a 175 with a 25" shaft that dont run. got a 150 with a 20" shaft that runs great. was thinkin of doing some trimming myself.

[macojoe]

175 and 150 are the same motors and weigh the same in most cases. So it really doesn't matter which one you use.

Why would you cut down the transom any way?? Just use what the boat was made for 20 or 25.

And if it is a 25" and you have a 20" motor they sell spacer kits or you can get a lower unit from a 25 and add to your 20.

Just a thought?

I just think anyone who cuts the ransom down is looking for trouble.

[Mac_Attack]

Stinky's 18' has a notched transom like that. *Bill Mc *;D


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/Photo_052706_003.jpg

[msbhammer]

Yeah, but stinky is special. He likes cutting anything when he has a chain saw and womens underwear on.
Love Ya STink !! ;D

[sfprovyn]

My advice would be to leave it alone and keep the ocean out of the boat. Frank

[racerx]

tx guys, the 150 is a 79 model. the 175 (25") is a 92. have to remove powerhead on 79 if i want to change mid section. never heard of spacer b4. just wanna run 150 till i get 175 runnin. i picked up a ss gill bracket and swim platforms today for 50 bucks. came off of an 05 kencraft center console that got TRASHED in katrina. i had to pull it myself but, still sounded like a good deal. only took 15 min. i dont know. i prob paid to much. anyways thinkin i will mount bracket 5 inches lower and run 150. just fill holes with 5200 later. or is that another bad idea? tx guys

[Skools Out]

yeah that was a deal. make the boat a solid transom now an use the bracket.

[racerx]

that would be great but, it is a little more work than i am interested in doing. and probably more than i am capable of.how about a trade? bracket and platforms, submerged 92 johnson 175, and 79 evinrude 150 with less than 100 hours on rebuild? any takers? my rude is STRONG! pushes my 86 bayliner capris (18.5') 58.6 mph. all i want is a reliable motor that will fit on my boat without a bunch of hassle. with that said, if i mount bracket low on my transom and fill in holes later, will i be alright?

[Blue_Runner]

Racer, I've never heard of anyone doing that. Sell both motors and buy yourself a good running 25" motor.

Just my opinion.

Blue

[Stinky_Hooker]

Mine was that way originally...I didnt do it.

To be honest the water level runs JUST below the top of the lowest notch. It doesnt bother me, as I have had that lil boat in some pretty ROUGH conditions, but I am going brackett and full transom this winter anyways. ;D

[racerx]

yeah blue. thats what i was thinkin. only i have no idea what to ask for my stuff, or where to find a good deal on a motor.i got all my stuff on trade or by luck. afraid i will get rid of a good running motor and end up stuck with a POS. i like schools idea about of filling transom and using bracket. then i could run my 150. but that is a lot of work. and not much gained. the way my 92 is layed out i wouldnt gain any space inside. and on my buddies proline with bracket stopping and starting in shallow water is a real pain. would that be a prob with v20. also what about my kicker and trolling motor?where will i mount them? answer me this, about how much should i ask for a stainless marine bracket w/ platforms? used with few scratches?tx

[willy]

Race take a look at my gallery shots, no problem in shallow water at all, and kicker works beautiful, could'nt be happier.
Only negative I have found was it is a little slower to respond when manuevering in a tight harbor, but a lot of that could be that I am just not to good dealing with the currents I have to contend with yet with this boat.
It will perform better, ride like a longer boat, very quiet behind that full transom and sitting back further on the boat. I can actually have a normal conversation with someone while at top speed. And I think that even though I only have a 115 HP it's plenty quick enough partly because of the Armstrong Bracket. And it is very economical for a heavy cuddy with that motor bracket combo. I fish all day and use very little gas. JM2Cents