Splash Down!!!!!!!!!!

[2ndchance]

I was finally able to go for a boat ride. It took my engine guy 2 days to get it all done. The motor ran well but I do have a few minor problems to resolve, nothing that I can't fix in a couple of hours. She was able to do 32.5 knots at WOT 5200 RPM according to my GPS. Not to shabby for a 115 that had been laid up for 2.5 years.
Here are some pics. Now I gotta get her out fitted for fishing.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207094.jpg

Fully tilted

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207095.jpg

Front veiw

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207096.jpg

New steering cylinder

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207098.jpg

Helm station

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207099.jpg

Another front veiw

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207097.jpg

[2ndchance]

I was finally able to go for a boat ride. It took my engine guy 2 days to get it all done. The motor ran well but I do have a few minor problems to resolve, nothing that I can't fix in a couple of hours. She was able to do 32.5 knots at WOT 5200 RPM according to my GPS. Not to shabby for a 115 that had been laid up for 2.5 years.
Here are some pics. Now I gotta get her out fitted for fishing.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207094.jpg

Fully tilted

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207095.jpg

Front veiw

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207096.jpg

New steering cylinder

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207098.jpg

Helm station

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207099.jpg

Another front veiw

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207097.jpg

[Gator_Bait]

Looks awesome! Love that bracket everytime I see it! 8) 8)

[Gator_Bait]

Looks awesome! Love that bracket everytime I see it! 8) 8)

[msbhammer]

Love the whole job. Well done. ;)
Where are the throttle cables at ??, in the tubing ??

[msbhammer]

Love the whole job. Well done. ;)
Where are the throttle cables at ??, in the tubing ??

[2ndchance]

Hammer the throttle cables are in the starboard tube and the services (Fuel Elec Oil)are in the port sidetube. The hydraulic lines for the steering run along the back of the transom. I have to finish the install of the steering as far as the cosmetics go.

[2ndchance]

Hammer the throttle cables are in the starboard tube and the services (Fuel Elec Oil)are in the port sidetube. The hydraulic lines for the steering run along the back of the transom. I have to finish the install of the steering as far as the cosmetics go.

[msbhammer]

Thanks 2ndchance. Thats still a swell job you did. No hard feelings I hope when I tried cutting your lock and chain securing your bracket. ;D :o :P

[msbhammer]

Thanks 2ndchance. Thats still a swell job you did. No hard feelings I hope when I tried cutting your lock and chain securing your bracket. ;D :o :P

[2ndchance]

Thats OK, ;D The backup systems were not deployed AKA Rotwiellers ;D

[2ndchance]

Thats OK, ;D The backup systems were not deployed AKA Rotwiellers ;D

[Hammerhead]

Nice job. Looks really clean.

[Hammerhead]

Nice job. Looks really clean.

[TunaHead]

Thats just a beautiful sight! I'll go to sleep dreaming of brackets tonight.

[TunaHead]

Thats just a beautiful sight! I'll go to sleep dreaming of brackets tonight.

[macojoe]

Glad all has worked out for you!!

But I have a question, why are there so many holes in the transom??
I see one for cables, two coming in front of motor and I can't see the other side but seems like there are steering from yet another hole?

[macojoe]

Glad all has worked out for you!!

But I have a question, why are there so many holes in the transom??
I see one for cables, two coming in front of motor and I can't see the other side but seems like there are steering from yet another hole?

[reelapeelin]

2ndchance...yer bracket job is lookin' GREAT!! 8) ...

...I'm wonderin' if ya might be leavin' some top-end on the table...ya mentioned 5200 as max RPMs and I'm pretty sure there's another 400-600 RPMs in yer 115 ... but here's the main thing; if it's set up the way YOU want it, then GO FOR IT!! ;D ;D ...

You sure put together a nice lookin' "V" ;) 8) ...

[reelapeelin]

2ndchance...yer bracket job is lookin' GREAT!! 8) ...

...I'm wonderin' if ya might be leavin' some top-end on the table...ya mentioned 5200 as max RPMs and I'm pretty sure there's another 400-600 RPMs in yer 115 ... but here's the main thing; if it's set up the way YOU want it, then GO FOR IT!! ;D ;D ...

You sure put together a nice lookin' "V" ;) 8) ...

[macojoe]

look at the 5th pic down, he already has the kid looking for worms! ;)

[macojoe]

look at the 5th pic down, he already has the kid looking for worms! ;)

[msbhammer]

LOL...worms. ;D

[msbhammer]

LOL...worms. ;D

[2ndchance]

A quick before and after.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/V-20-12.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/V-20-6.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207096.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207094.jpg

[2ndchance]

A quick before and after.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/V-20-12.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/V-20-6.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207096.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207094.jpg

[Mulv80]

I don't see the difference can you tell me what you did ??? ;D 8)

[Mulv80]

I don't see the difference can you tell me what you did ??? ;D 8)

[frayed_knot]

Very nice indeed. Well done!

[frayed_knot]

Very nice indeed. Well done!