BuilderFL's 1980 CC - New Pictures

[BuilderFL]

Bracket & Trim Tabs
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/IMG_0040Small.jpg

Location of bait well
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/IMG_0039Small.jpg

The V
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/IMG_0035Small.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/IMG_0034Small.jpg

Closed transom
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/IMG_0038Small.jpg

Inside
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/IMG_0037Small.jpg

[msbhammer]

Your V is looking great. Love the paint job. Would perform alot better without that bracket. Yanker her off and sell the bracket to me. I also accept Freebee's. ;D ;D

[BuilderFL]

Thanks Hammer! It’s been a long and expensive renovation but I’m very happy with the results. Can’t wait to be back in the water fishing the stream and going to Bimini. By the way, bracket is in the mail. 8)

[Airslot]

Hammer, I've had that shopment cancelled. Seems we couldn't have "our" UPS lady coming to your house while Lisa is in AC with Willy ;D

Airslot 8)

[garagenc]

Nice looking work.

I have a ? for you guys, my V-20 has that off white color and I'm removing everything off my transome except the trim tabs so I filling all the holes by countersinking and installing 5200 and then rescrew the fasteners in. I was planning on finishing by coating the screw head with 5200 and smooth.

Is there anyway to get the exact offwhite color?

[msbhammer]

Come on Airslot, I want the UPS chick to stop by and show me her package. ;D

[macojoe]

Nice looking work.

I have a ? for you guys, my V-20 has that off white color and I'm removing everything off my transome except the trim tabs so I filling all the holes by countersinking and installing 5200 and then rescrew the fasteners in. I was planning on finishing by coating the screw head with 5200 and smooth.

Is there anyway to get the exact offwhite color?


I have done this and the 5200 turns yellow, you better off leaving the screw heads showing. Just make sure you get plenty in the holes when putting screws back it, clean the excess ASAP

Yes there is a way and a few here have gotten the right color match.
I am sure someone will chine in. I have just never tryed, in ll turns the same after awhile.

[msbhammer]

That Freaking Eye of the Moderator is still freaking me out !! . ;D ;D

[kamikaze]

FLBuilder:

Any chance you could let me know if your hull has any braces up front where your seats/boxes are. I'm thinking about removing the casting deck of my 74 CC in order to make the deck one level (similar to yours) and was wondering if additional support is needed support the hull after I remove the deck?

Thanks

Kamikaze

[reelapeelin]

Oh...THOSE new pictures!!...OK guys, I'm gettin' wood here... :o ...


No kiddin' that's some radical work and looks GREAT ...can't wait to see end result on that one!! 8) to da MAX!!...


BuilderFL, you got VISION ;) ...


What length shaft is your bracket set up for?...

[BuilderFL]

reelapeelin, the bracket is set up for 25".

[BuilderFL]

kamikaze, check out my gallery (under yours) and you will see the hull without the lid.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album109&id=152_5215

[reelapeelin]

Great Gallery, Builder...there's a V20 w/ some history...and future ;) ...what motor ya gonna hang off that new bracket?...


...in your Gallery, several pics show a yellow tank, then what appears to be a larger, gray tank...looks to be a good move :D ...

[macojoe]

you old guys never read!! the yellow was the old 60, then he decided to change it to a 98 gal, $2.35 X 98 = $230.30 :o

But that would get me 5 trips to the fluke with having to refill ;D

[kamikaze]

BuilderFl:

Thanks, great reference pictures - just what I was looking for! It looks to me like On_The_fly may have some competition in the best looking CC on the site!

I have another question for you. How did you determine where to place the 93 gallon tank you installed? Any special consideration to the weight distribution between the bracket/live well and that of the tank to determine its location?

I'd be interested to hearing how you like the balance of the hull once you’re up and running.

Kamikaze

[BuilderFL]

Kamikaze

We did some weight distribution/displacement calculations (I will look for them and post later date) but basically the gas tank was moved forward up to the first floor (perpendicular bracing to runners) and second floor removed. Water tank, 13 gal. followed by two empty compartments, one storage, and the other bilge. The console is being moved forward, a new hardtop and the two batteries are moving from bilge to under console. Although the weigh (250 #) of the full removable bait well and the additional (249 #) of fuel when full concerns me, I believe that the Bennett M-120 Trim Tabs are going correct for listing and uneven weight distribution. Why such a big tank? Enough fuel for a round trip of fishing to Bimini without having to re-fuel at about $5 a gal.

[BuilderFL]

reelapeelin
I’m hanging the original 1980 Merc. 200, completely rebuilt and painted. A bit loud, but lots of power. By the way, I’m trying to find replacement decals.

[macojoe]

$500 fill up!! :'(

[Airslot]

Builder, if you can find a good pic of a 1980 200 Merc, any good vinyl shop should be able to reproduce the decals. I'll bet the guy painting your boat is hooked up with somebody who does boat graphics.

Airslot

[reelapeelin]

reelapeelin
I’m hanging the original 1980 Merc. 200, completely rebuilt and painted. A bit loud, but lots of power. By the way, I’m trying to find replacement decals.




Bigshrimpin's usually got a pretty good handle on Merc stuff...if he doesn't post here, ya might wanna shoot him a PM... ;) ...

...and w/ that 200, she's gonna fly ;D ... but you already know that ;) ...

[randlemanboater]

Kamikaze

Why such a big tank? Enough fuel for a round trip of fishing to Bimini without having to re-fuel at about $5 a gal.


I have been dreaming of doing that since I have been boating. Of course my trip would have to start with a long trailering trip.

[Mulv80]

can't wait for more pics, looks awesome 8)

[BuilderFL]

Airslot

I found a shop on line that can reproduce the decals for $99 - full set per motor. I'm sending him measurements of all the decals. Concern, I don't know the quality of their work...
Thanks,
???

[BuilderFL]

macojoe,

I know, it's a $250 fill up, however I can always put $50 and fish all day like I've done many times. It's having the range available what's driving the change in the tank. It was etched, primed, painted and sealed in 2# foam and I hope it will last at least 12-15 years.

[macojoe]

O I know why you did it, and I know you can just add what ever you want, I love the Idea just filling up one a month, But the sticker shock at first is mind blowing!

[Airslot]

Builder, just a wild guess, but was it something like "Garzon Studios"? And I wish I could carry 98 gallons. Now there's an idea for a heck of a project...

Airslot

[LESTERUS]

BUILDER:

WHEN YOU'RE READY FOR BIMINI, LET ME KNOW I'M IN MIAMI TOO AND I LAUNCH IN MATT. HAMMOCKS.

ALSO, IF YOU HAVE A CHANCE, CONNECT ME WITH THE FIBERGLASS GUY, I WANT TO REPLACE SOME LINERS IN THE FLOOR SIMILAR TO YOURS.

LESTERUS

[BuilderFL]

I'm almost back in the water! Fiberglass and paint is over - will set t-top, hardtop and console this week and I start rigging next week! Is she a beauty or what?

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/IMG_0091Small.jpg

[randlemanboater]

Nice job BFL!!!!

[Airslot]

SCHWEEEEET

[macojoe]

Fiberglass and paint is over -

:-/ Seems to me the side paint is cloudy and peeling before you ever get to use it??

I think you better start over and send that one to me!! ;)

Nice looking boat!! I wish I had the time and cash for a full over haul!!

[BuilderFL]

Thanks guys! I will keep you posted with progress pictures.

[whopper55]

One more question. In the finished photo of the exposed tanks. I saw two PVC pipes running next to the stringers . What is there function?

Thanks

[Stillrunning]

One more question. In the finished photo of the exposed tanks. I saw two PVC pipes running next to the stringers . What is there function?

ThanksWhat picture did you see the PVC pipe am I missing one. I saw the photos at the start of the thread and the one with the T-Top but none with PVC.

[whopper55]

It was the one where he mentioned changing tanks

[whopper55]

I forgot. I went to gallery and went throught the whole pic list. Good Stuff

[Stillrunning]

I forgot. I went to gallery and went throught the whole pic list. Good Stuff
I can't find a gallery for him that has the pics. Can you get me a link?

[whopper55]

go back to page one 2/3 0f the way down FL builer has it posted

[Stillrunning]

One more question. In the finished photo of the exposed tanks. I saw two PVC pipes running next to the stringers . What is there function?

ThanksI think the PVC is for running cables, wires, gas line, etc... Mine came stock with one on the right I which I would have added another to the left when it was apart.

[whopper55]

Would this becauce it is a CC. I have a Cuddy 73. I would just reroute under the gunnel?

[Stillrunning]

Would this becauce it is a CC. I have a Cuddy 73. I would just reroute under the gunnel?
I think so but not sure. When are you going to be taking your apart? Its starting to warm up!

[macojoe]

Yes CC have PVC for running all the rigging. One pipe is for the electric & cables, and one for the fuel & Oil.

Cuddy's just use the gunnel's.

[kamikaze]

BuilderFl:

More PICS! More PICS!

OH my god! I'm starting to sound like Hammer!

Looks great with the T-top painted white.


Kamikaze

[bigshrimpin]

Builder - Decals . . . I'm working now one day a week (my fun job) at a marina near SF clearing out old Merc inventory. I start this weekend . . . I know he has several old cowlings for sure . . . two 1980 v225 cowling sets and others. I'll look though this weekend and see if there are any decals. He's been a merc dealer for 30 years, so there's TONS of crap.

Do you know if you have a verticle or horizontal front half on that motor?

[whopper55]

I'm starting new job next week and will be in Cleveland for 6 weeks. When I get back It will be a summer job and I will be catching rides.Anybody down this way looking for gas money and a body for ballast let me know.

[BuilderFL]

About the pvc pipes, MC is right on the money (they don't call them GOD for nothing); one fuel another electrical.

[BuilderFL]

bigshrimpin, I do not know if I have a vertical or horizontal front half on that motor?
However, true to our site, here’s the picture of the decals I’m looking for. Thanks for your help.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/ee_12_sb.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/BuilderFL/08cc_12.jpg

[bigshrimpin]

This was the best set in the whole bunch. There is a face plate too (not in photo)

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/anthony/DSCN1763_Small.jpg

I actually have a better set for a 1979 200 that is mint for it's age. I was saving it for myself, but I would sell it for $125 + shipping (another $30 to $40).

[bigshrimpin]

Those newer two piece 2.5L non clam shell types will fit your motor. You just need the mounts (and a powerhead gasket when you pull the powerhead to install the mounts).

[macojoe]

And if you use those there you get extra 25 hp!! ;) ;D