Made the deal

[capt]

Just wanted to post that yesterday I purchased the V-20 that I had asked for help with in the For-Sale string. :)
Someone has stolen the Johnson engine cowling and the seller was able to get a used Evinrude hood so I am looking for a decent used Johnson to put back on..(over 600 bucks to order a new one!)
Anyway most of my restoration will be cosmetic. MJ after reading about your outboard conversion I was curious if the Stainless Corp. bracket on mine had been modified or shimmed but luckily it came off another V-20 and was made specifically for this rig.
Just waiting for sunny weather and I will start getting her ship-shape.
Regards,
Capt. Jerry
U.S.C.G. #874511 100 Ton Master

[chumbucket]

NICE!!!!!!! Congrats on the purchase. I think you're going to be happy with that boat. Lets see some pics when you get a chance.

Were you able to get him to lower the price at all?

[drumbeater]

Check EBAY for the cowling. There always seems to be alot of them for sale there. Or look around boat dealers yards for a blown engine selling for parts.

[macojoe]

Sounds great!! Does your bracket have the swim platform??
I had to shim mine on the ends of the swim platform. Mine came off a 23 foot SeaCraft Thay guy was taking it off to put on a twin bracket.

[capt]

M.J. Yes the Bracket has the swim platform. Chumbucket I took some Pics of it today and optimized them to between 30-40 KB.
How do I get them posted to the site?
Today I decided on the seating arrangment and went with a basic Todd Helm and a Cheapo lounge. ( At least it has Plastic Framing). Needed the stern facing seat for skiing. Cabin Cushions are next them side curtains and unfortunately :( I have to sand and paint the bottom.
Anyway I am stoked! Can't wait to get you guys opinion on how she looks.
Regards,
Capt. Jerry

[bigshrimpin]

Captain Jerry -

I'll just made you a gallery account and an album.

your username is captjerry
your password is captjerry

you'll be able to post pics and change your password once you login.

Looking forward to seeing the pics!!!!

[capt]

Thanks bigshrimpin!! Got the pics up in the gallery with no problems. Well tell me how you like her ;D

Capt. Jerry
U.S.C.G. #874511 100 Ton Master

[bigshrimpin]

Beautiful . . . ;D Very clean and you really gotta love the full transom

[chumbucket]

Nice pics! I really like it. The starboard side is set up like my buddy's '83 Steplift with the pedistal seat and cooler behind, then he did the same on the port side. That's a real sweet setup with the full transom and bracket. Now I can't wait to hear how she performs. Bet you can't wait to get on the water either now.
Good job Capt Jerry! ;)

[macojoe]

The boat is nice but we all have one!! But I don't have that trailer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow that is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got to get me one!
Great pic's!

[Fitz]

Capt:

It sure looks like you got an excellent boat. I think you're going to love it.

[capt]

Thanks all for the encouraging words. Something I discovered today while hosing down the deck has me concerned a little. Although this full transom model has scuppers it's really not a self bailing deck. The deck scuppers merely direct the water down to the bilge :o
When I get her in the slip now it will be like in the old days when I used to have to pray my bilge float worked every time it rained. I've had some lucky saves in the past with defective floats/bilge pumps on boats that were not self bailing. Has anyone with a full transom model devised a workaround to this situation? ???
Thanks again,
Capt. Jerry
U.S.C.G. #874511 100 Ton Master

[chumbucket]

Unfortunately, the solution would involve drilling through your hull. You could drill through, epoxy the exposed wood, then install a through hull fitting imbedded in 3M 5200. Change the drain scuppers in the cockpit to ones you can attach a hose to the backside, then connect the cockpit drains with the through hull fittings. Just watch your water line on the through hulls for correct placement.

[jay]

capt.jerry i have 85 v20 an have cockpit drain problems. itseems they are almost level with the water line when tied up. when fishing,drift fishing,i always have to put drain plugs in to stop water from coming in.I ve
goten use todoing this, if i dont im walking around with wet foot.the real problem will start when the comes to re power.i still like to keep my boat an I/o .right now my old merc 4 cyl freshwater cooled 460 170hp is doing just fine but when the time comes a merc v6 will be my choice .with the added weight i might sit deeper in the water .

[bigshrimpin]

Capt. Jerry - you've gotta fix the drain problem.

On other versions of the steplift there are thru hull's on both sides as described by CB above. The placement of these thru hull is slightly lower than the deck in each side. A rubber tube connects the thru hulls - so water on the deck drains of the side of your boat.

You can see the placement of the thru hulls in the picture here. (next to the strap)

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album11/Picture_004.jpg

[Seakindly]

Looks great! Good luck with it.

[capt]

Thanks Seakindly. Bigshrimpin thanks for the info. Draining thru the sides will be a much simply mod than trying to get thru the transom. The scuppers in each corner of the cockpit seem to be where the water wants to run so tomorrow I will measure to see if I can attach a connection..(i.e. pvc glassed at each end or a hose) that will run back and down yet above the water line exiting each side. Hopefully the existing scuppers will have a nipple on the back side I can attach to. If so this will be a simple fix. Will share pics if I am successful. Also got a killer deal on recovering the red velour type fabric on the cabin cushions (5 in all) with marine grade white vinyl with piping on one side.
$250.00 for the material and labor which I felt was a great deal. Also found an engine cowling in great shape for $250.00 plus shipping.
Regards,
Capt. Jerry
U.S.C.G. #874511 100 Ton Master