seat boxes

[spareparts]

just started rebuilding a 79 V-20, would like to install two seat boxes under the swivel seats, anyone have any ideas where to get on, or any good ideas on building seat boxes, I would like to have that extra storage on board

[parishht]

There are some links in the post below,
but they are not in the U.S.
I think there are a lot of guys looking for the same.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=General;action=display;num=11611965 96

[macojoe]

You are going to have to build unless you have tons of cash to have some fiberglass guy build them!!

Reel built his and put gas in them!

[reelapeelin]

Mine are old and ugly now, but here's what I did (in '99) w/ 2 x s, plywood and vinyl...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/P4210005.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/seats.jpg


From what I read around here, the fiberglass ones are scarce as a honest politician... ;) ...

[reelapeelin]

WIERD!!...tried to post 1st pic above and clickin' on what I thought was the IMG under that pic in PB, posted the speed-boat U-Tube from yesterday... :P...looks like I've srewed the pooch somehow ::) ...you can see u-tube numbers, etc in window under pic in PB...no IMG ??? ...


Went back to PB...deleted wrong IMG numbers, etc...re-entered correct #s, etc, but it still won't post...any ideas??...guess I should delete picture and re-enter to PB...

[reelapeelin]

just started rebuilding a 79 V-20, would like to install two seat boxes under the swivel seats, anyone have any ideas where to get on, or any good ideas on building seat boxes, I would like to have that extra storage on board



Spare...show us some pics of your new project...we NEVER get to see enough V-20 pics!! ;) ...we'd like to watch the progress as you re-build...

......what motor?...I/O or OB?...tell us, show us whatcha got ;) ...

[macojoe]

show us whatcha got Wink ...

PERVERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[reelapeelin]

PERVERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




I'm PERVERT??....seems I remember ol' MJ graspin' the tailgate of an old POS Chevy w/ his NORTONS swingin' in the breeze ;) ;D ;D ...


Sorry Spare, but your thread re seat-boxes just went in the DUMPER...FEEL FREE TO CHIME BACK IN ANYTIME ;) ...

[spareparts]

I'll try to post the pics tomorrow, just bought the boat last Wed. *Its a 79 with a 84 200 Mercury, best of all its a fresh water boat( for the time being) Reel, I'm not far from you, I'm down here in Charleston. I may decide to build a mold if and make a few if some of ya'll are interested. Theres a small glas shop not far from the house, I'll give them any idea of what size they'll be and see what they'll charge to lay some up. Any input on size, shape, openings, ... I will probably make the mold myself, I've got a friend with 23 Sea Craft that I'm helping out that wants a box for his boat also

[macojoe]

Your just JELIOUS!!! Chevy got Balls!! ;D

[Skools Out]

i keep waiting for Willy to bash me on this thread. ::)

[willy]

Thats your guilty concious kicking in Dawg ;)

[reelapeelin]

Your just JELIOUS!!! Chevy got Balls!! ;D



...but they are PLASTIC ;D ;D ;D ...

[reelapeelin]

I'll try to post the pics tomorrow, just bought the boat last Wed. Its a 79 with a 84 200 Mercury, best of all its a fresh water boat( for the time being) Reel, I'm not far from you, I'm down here in Charleston. I may decide to build a mold if and make a few if some of ya'll are interested. Theres a small glas shop not far from the house, I'll give them any idea of what size they'll be and see what they'll charge to lay some up. Any input on size, shape, openings, ... I will probably make the mold myself, I've got a friend with 23 Sea Craft that I'm helping out that wants a box for his boat also





Spare, I've got a good friend w/ a boat at Tollers Cove...get down as often as possible...love Charleston (my family's originally from there)...


We've talked here before of molding one of these V-20s and goin' into limited production...most agreed it should be a full-transom w/a bracket to hold as much as 225 HP...stretched out to 22-23' LOA (not including bracket), cuddy model w/ CC to follow...80-100 gal gas capacity...useing the later model's self-bailing hull w/ as much flotation stuffed in it as reasonable...the seat-boxes you're lookin' for would be good option, insulated for cooling...30 gal bait-well built into the transom...


we've kicked around stuff like that...some of the other guys will offer more suggestions...if ya get 'er goin' you'll get a lot of support from here!! ;) 8) ...

[tlb888]

Spare

If someone on here that has one could send you the measurements I would be interested.

NCSTEPV

[C YENSEN]

good luck i have been looking for these boxes for over a year. :'(

[racerx]

i been on the hunt too. cause of prices, i gonna have to try to build them myself. i was thinking of going with smaller boxes, like these; http://www.boatbox.com.au/images/fitouts/Fitout%20010.JPG
i dont realy need the livewell option. just wanna put fresh water washdown in one, and storage in other. but if we can combine our resources and come up with a more affordable option, i wont be that picky about what style. tx

[macojoe]

just wanna put fresh water washdown in one, and storage in other.

My concern would be to much weight on one side??

[spareparts]

come up with some measurements and ideas, like what kind of opening, lid, internal measurements, live well, fitting of a gas tank, etc... you guys get the idea. Let me know and I'll get to work on getting an estimate on building them. the glass shop is a low volume general job shop, should be right down their alley. I'll make the plug and *mold( thats usually the most expensive part), but in order for this to work, we'll needa box that will fit everyones needs. some pics of existing setups would be nice

[spareparts]

reel, I work out of City Marina and work over at Tolers from time to time, my office is right beside Salty Mikes, give a shout next time you come down.

NCSTEP, what port do you hail from? I'm from Raleigh originally

[LESTERUS]

YEAH!!! I COULD GATHER SOME MONEY FROM POWERFULL CUBANS DOWN HERE, THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THE V-2O STEPLIFT IS A TRADEMARK.

ANY SUGGESTIONS!!!!

LESTERUS

[Zebra]

How about something like this. with starboard as a base... Z

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Zaff/platformforseat.jpg

[phester]

is that the Allman posted here a few weeks back? That is a nice boat :)