Update...not so bright...

[JeffXJ]

Well, I dragged the hull to a fiberglass shop and was heartbroken. Instead of giving me a dollar estimate to replace the stringers, bulkheads and transom they said it would be cheaper to buy a new boat... While I think that may be a little over exaggerated, it leads me to believe that no pro is going to give me a price I'd be comfortable with. So, I'm at a crossroad. Do I continue on with this "adventure" that has cost me more in materials just to build things to take the boat apart, or is it time to cut my losses? I'm leaning towards continuing on, but that means having to build a cradle (to be dubbed "operation drydock" ;D ) to support the hull to keep it from twisting once the old stringers are removed. Right now I kinda wonder how out of shape it might already be with some of the bulkheads already seperated...

So I'll put it to a vote. What do yall think? Keep going, or throw in the towel?

If I continue, do I have any local volunteers to help (or heckle)?

Kajun, I haven't forgotten your offer and I might be calling in the near future.

[JeffXJ]

Well, I dragged the hull to a fiberglass shop and was heartbroken. Instead of giving me a dollar estimate to replace the stringers, bulkheads and transom they said it would be cheaper to buy a new boat... While I think that may be a little over exaggerated, it leads me to believe that no pro is going to give me a price I'd be comfortable with. So, I'm at a crossroad. Do I continue on with this "adventure" that has cost me more in materials just to build things to take the boat apart, or is it time to cut my losses? I'm leaning towards continuing on, but that means having to build a cradle (to be dubbed "operation drydock" ;D ) to support the hull to keep it from twisting once the old stringers are removed. Right now I kinda wonder how out of shape it might already be with some of the bulkheads already seperated...

So I'll put it to a vote. What do yall think? Keep going, or throw in the towel?

If I continue, do I have any local volunteers to help (or heckle)?

Kajun, I haven't forgotten your offer and I might be calling in the near future.

[lumberslinger178]

keep on truckin brother ..............

[lumberslinger178]

keep on truckin brother ..............

[Airslot]

If it were me, and your not me, I'd be tempted to cut and run. Do you want to build a boat this summer, or fish from one. For what you are going to spend putting her back together, I'd be tempted to look for a V in structurally good shape and go from there. You can do a lot of work on a boat and still fish it. Yours is no where near fishing right now.

THat said, you could spend this summer building a boat and have a completely awesome craft for the fall run.

That said, dollars and cents wise, I don't know what I'd do.

[Airslot]

If it were me, and your not me, I'd be tempted to cut and run. Do you want to build a boat this summer, or fish from one. For what you are going to spend putting her back together, I'd be tempted to look for a V in structurally good shape and go from there. You can do a lot of work on a boat and still fish it. Yours is no where near fishing right now.

THat said, you could spend this summer building a boat and have a completely awesome craft for the fall run.

That said, dollars and cents wise, I don't know what I'd do.

[macojoe]

Well being a poor man and always having to do my own stuff I keep going!!

You have done the hard part!! the rest isn't all that hard, I have not done it, but with the talent that we have here on the board, you have all the help you need!!

They sell a ton of stuff for this!! You can even buy new glass stringers and just glass them in, They also sell Seacast, Just cut the tops off mix and fill glass over the top, Or the old wood fill.

You can do it!!

[macojoe]

Well being a poor man and always having to do my own stuff I keep going!!

You have done the hard part!! the rest isn't all that hard, I have not done it, but with the talent that we have here on the board, you have all the help you need!!

They sell a ton of stuff for this!! You can even buy new glass stringers and just glass them in, They also sell Seacast, Just cut the tops off mix and fill glass over the top, Or the old wood fill.

You can do it!!

[randlemanboater]

Buy Blue Runners for a lot less than you would spend fixing that one, hang a motor, get on the water, show everyone the pics of your boat in two and say "this was my boat then" then say "and here's my boat now".


It will all be good. ;D

[randlemanboater]

Buy Blue Runners for a lot less than you would spend fixing that one, hang a motor, get on the water, show everyone the pics of your boat in two and say "this was my boat then" then say "and here's my boat now".


It will all be good. ;D

[Mulv80]

Jeff, This is what I think; You need a little skiff or something simple to get out on the water while you restore the V. Don't let the professional shop discourage you, If you walked in there with a classic Mako or Seacraft they probably would have been all over it. I think with most people who attempt projects on the scale of what your doing experience some setbcks and get discouraged. I did and I took mine to the dump ;D but just think of the day when that V splashes and it was all because of your blood sweat and tears went into her. MJ's right the hard parts done. Its all open and ready for repair, it doesnt have to be cosmetic who the hell will ever see it.

[Mulv80]

Jeff, This is what I think; You need a little skiff or something simple to get out on the water while you restore the V. Don't let the professional shop discourage you, If you walked in there with a classic Mako or Seacraft they probably would have been all over it. I think with most people who attempt projects on the scale of what your doing experience some setbcks and get discouraged. I did and I took mine to the dump ;D but just think of the day when that V splashes and it was all because of your blood sweat and tears went into her. MJ's right the hard parts done. Its all open and ready for repair, it doesnt have to be cosmetic who the hell will ever see it.

[Airslot]

Jeff, all these guys make good points. To me it all comes down to....fish or build boat? It'll be an experience you'd never forget. I've got a second boat, so I could still fish. Don't know what to tell ya.

Larry the Cable Guy would say to "Git er' Done"

[Airslot]

Jeff, all these guys make good points. To me it all comes down to....fish or build boat? It'll be an experience you'd never forget. I've got a second boat, so I could still fish. Don't know what to tell ya.

Larry the Cable Guy would say to "Git er' Done"

[Airslot]

If you look at some of the projects done on Classsic Seacraft / Mako sites, yours don't look to bad ;D

[Airslot]

If you look at some of the projects done on Classsic Seacraft / Mako sites, yours don't look to bad ;D

[C YENSEN]

Well I dont have the time to do what you need to get done. I pesonally would buy BR's and hang a motor on it. But if you are willing all of us here will offer all the knowlege we have ;)

[C YENSEN]

Well I dont have the time to do what you need to get done. I pesonally would buy BR's and hang a motor on it. But if you are willing all of us here will offer all the knowlege we have ;)

[spareparts]

i think the name of the company is Compsys, they sell premade foam and fiberglass stringers, you just measure your baot, tell them what you want, give them the measurements and the ship you foam stringers with teh glass allready in place, all you have to do is install and add resin. Saw it on some do it yourself boat show, looked like a good system, a lot stronger and easier than makethem from scratch. Probably will be expensive though. If your planning on finishing the boat, do it so you will never have to redo it again

[spareparts]

i think the name of the company is Compsys, they sell premade foam and fiberglass stringers, you just measure your baot, tell them what you want, give them the measurements and the ship you foam stringers with teh glass allready in place, all you have to do is install and add resin. Saw it on some do it yourself boat show, looked like a good system, a lot stronger and easier than makethem from scratch. Probably will be expensive though. If your planning on finishing the boat, do it so you will never have to redo it again

[willy]

Jeff it comes down to this, what do you want out of the boat. The experience of building something, a project like many have done to these boats, old trucks or cars. Guys that do that do it as much for love of a project and developing their craftmanship. Many turn around and sell them when they are done for a pittance compared to the time and money they have invested. The project is the reward.
Others take a practical perspective and see the age of the boat, the value when done, their ability, how much time they have to devote to such work and the facility's they may need to do it. Some see it as their perfect boat when done and that again is it's own reward. God knows we are men, and that by our very nature we will not always do what is practical. We just do what we do, neither right or wrong.
We can not vote the project up or down in all reality. You have to answer the questions poised above and determine your own answers.
Either way here you will have supporters for whatever you decide.

[willy]

Jeff it comes down to this, what do you want out of the boat. The experience of building something, a project like many have done to these boats, old trucks or cars. Guys that do that do it as much for love of a project and developing their craftmanship. Many turn around and sell them when they are done for a pittance compared to the time and money they have invested. The project is the reward.
Others take a practical perspective and see the age of the boat, the value when done, their ability, how much time they have to devote to such work and the facility's they may need to do it. Some see it as their perfect boat when done and that again is it's own reward. God knows we are men, and that by our very nature we will not always do what is practical. We just do what we do, neither right or wrong.
We can not vote the project up or down in all reality. You have to answer the questions poised above and determine your own answers.
Either way here you will have supporters for whatever you decide.

[Kajun]

honestly..from the pics i seen..i think the liner is kinda butchered and that will be the hardest part of the whole thing...the stringers and transom shouldnt be that hard to do.....

i guess it all comes down to time and money and will to do it......and its a decision only you can make....everyone here just wants pics lol

my offer still stands(it did say no sanding lol )...i don't mind learning/experimenting on someone elses boat before i do mine lol just gimme a holler if ya need me.

[Kajun]

honestly..from the pics i seen..i think the liner is kinda butchered and that will be the hardest part of the whole thing...the stringers and transom shouldnt be that hard to do.....

i guess it all comes down to time and money and will to do it......and its a decision only you can make....everyone here just wants pics lol

my offer still stands(it did say no sanding lol )...i don't mind learning/experimenting on someone elses boat before i do mine lol just gimme a holler if ya need me.

[msbhammer]

Jeff, You have done a great job. Not sure if you got the taxes back from the tax man, but, if ya did, you could grab Blues boat, toss a motor on and be in the water. BLUES boat is nice. And if ya got the room in the yard, keep the project V and keep going with her. Ive always wanted to tear a v apart and put her back together. You accomplished alot more then I ever had. Wish you were closer, love to spend a day laying some glass with ya. ;) If you decide to Go for it, guys are here to walk you through each step of the way. It's abit funny now, but when I bought my V, I seens chunks and gouges out of the hull and one guy said teh transom was bad because the back of the transon wasnt flat all the way acoss. Well, it shows how much they knew. My transom is fine and I did the hull repairs myself and I'm actually quite happy with my V. Let us know what ya decide.
I personally say GO FOR it, but that me. *;)

[msbhammer]

Jeff, You have done a great job. Not sure if you got the taxes back from the tax man, but, if ya did, you could grab Blues boat, toss a motor on and be in the water. BLUES boat is nice. And if ya got the room in the yard, keep the project V and keep going with her. Ive always wanted to tear a v apart and put her back together. You accomplished alot more then I ever had. Wish you were closer, love to spend a day laying some glass with ya. ;) If you decide to Go for it, guys are here to walk you through each step of the way. It's abit funny now, but when I bought my V, I seens chunks and gouges out of the hull and one guy said teh transom was bad because the back of the transon wasnt flat all the way acoss. Well, it shows how much they knew. My transom is fine and I did the hull repairs myself and I'm actually quite happy with my V. Let us know what ya decide.
I personally say GO FOR it, but that me. *;)

[pikfish]

Well I think the best advice is to write down your best guesses of what it will cost you to do the total hull rebuild. Buy your resin in bulk for the total job (about 30 gals.) and cloth (150 lb. roll). If you us wood and polyester resin it may be worth it? If you really enjoy building a boat but I think it is bound to take about twice as long as might be thought. On the other hand you can find many a hull in better shape that need a home and it will keep you busy enough just getting it all together and running! My .02cents

[pikfish]

Well I think the best advice is to write down your best guesses of what it will cost you to do the total hull rebuild. Buy your resin in bulk for the total job (about 30 gals.) and cloth (150 lb. roll). If you us wood and polyester resin it may be worth it? If you really enjoy building a boat but I think it is bound to take about twice as long as might be thought. On the other hand you can find many a hull in better shape that need a home and it will keep you busy enough just getting it all together and running! My .02cents

[parishht]

My 2 cents,

keep going, I have a house that was built in 1810,
every month there is something to fix,
I have called contractors to do some work for me,
they give me estimates, build up their work,
tell me yeah I can do that, but when it comes time to show up,
I never hear from them again.
I end up doing it myself and there is nothing like the
satisfaction of kicking back and admiring
a job done better than a contractor by yourself.
The reason it is better is because you can spend a little extra to get quality supplies,
no corner cutting.

Remember, it is a labor of love and not a labor for money. ;)

[parishht]

My 2 cents,

keep going, I have a house that was built in 1810,
every month there is something to fix,
I have called contractors to do some work for me,
they give me estimates, build up their work,
tell me yeah I can do that, but when it comes time to show up,
I never hear from them again.
I end up doing it myself and there is nothing like the
satisfaction of kicking back and admiring
a job done better than a contractor by yourself.
The reason it is better is because you can spend a little extra to get quality supplies,
no corner cutting.

Remember, it is a labor of love and not a labor for money. ;)

[randlemanboater]

keep going, I have a house that was built in 1810


Man, your house is old, I have a nice newer one built in 1879. ;D

[randlemanboater]

keep going, I have a house that was built in 1810


Man, your house is old, I have a nice newer one built in 1879. ;D

[Stillrunning]

Have you posted pics of what you have done and what it now looks like?

[Stillrunning]

Have you posted pics of what you have done and what it now looks like?

[macojoe]

pic here, http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Repairs;action=display;num=11726740 33;start=15#15

[macojoe]

pic here, http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Repairs;action=display;num=11726740 33;start=15#15

[JeffXJ]

Stillrunning, yeah, I posted them in this thread: http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Repairs;action=display;num=11726740 33;start=15

At the moment I think I'm going to push forward with the V. My main concern is properly replacing the stringers and bulkheads without introducing a twist into the hull, figuring out the best material to use for the stringer core and figuring out the best way to make a properly sized stringer. I sent an e-mail to the wellcraft contact Reel posted in the "links" section yesterday asking if they might have replacement stringers (long shot, I know) or more realistally templates to make replacement stringers from and heard nothing back so far. Everything I've read suggests a host of materials to use, but I have yet to find a place to buy any core materials (other than Coosa Board).

As for fishing, I have the keys to a Wellcraft 23Excel that's usually in a slip so no woories there. I can still fish while the V is laid up.

Kajun, if you'd like to swing by and see first hand what I've got send me a PM and we'll work something out. I'll even throw in a few beers if ya want ;D

Now that I think about it maybe one evening I'll have to throw a V cookout together for all the local (Hampton Roads) guys....and anyone else willing to make the trip....Hmmm.

[JeffXJ]

Stillrunning, yeah, I posted them in this thread: http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Repairs;action=display;num=11726740 33;start=15

At the moment I think I'm going to push forward with the V. My main concern is properly replacing the stringers and bulkheads without introducing a twist into the hull, figuring out the best material to use for the stringer core and figuring out the best way to make a properly sized stringer. I sent an e-mail to the wellcraft contact Reel posted in the "links" section yesterday asking if they might have replacement stringers (long shot, I know) or more realistally templates to make replacement stringers from and heard nothing back so far. Everything I've read suggests a host of materials to use, but I have yet to find a place to buy any core materials (other than Coosa Board).

As for fishing, I have the keys to a Wellcraft 23Excel that's usually in a slip so no woories there. I can still fish while the V is laid up.

Kajun, if you'd like to swing by and see first hand what I've got send me a PM and we'll work something out. I'll even throw in a few beers if ya want ;D

Now that I think about it maybe one evening I'll have to throw a V cookout together for all the local (Hampton Roads) guys....and anyone else willing to make the trip....Hmmm.

[macojoe]

Well you already have the stringers there if you want to rebuild them.
You need to cut the tops off dig all the old wood out then replace and re-glass.

But before you do that, go around with a drill and drill some 1/4 holes and see were there is no stringer left, it might not be as bad as you think??

drill hole if you get dirt, its Junk, black wood is wet wood, is you get clean looking wood you good to go.

center bulk heads have been moved to make room for bigger gas tanks. You need no measurements from wellcraft you have all right there ;)

[macojoe]

Well you already have the stringers there if you want to rebuild them.
You need to cut the tops off dig all the old wood out then replace and re-glass.

But before you do that, go around with a drill and drill some 1/4 holes and see were there is no stringer left, it might not be as bad as you think??

drill hole if you get dirt, its Junk, black wood is wet wood, is you get clean looking wood you good to go.

center bulk heads have been moved to make room for bigger gas tanks. You need no measurements from wellcraft you have all right there ;)

[Stillrunning]

You have done allot sense the last pics you posted. I'm no expert but why can't you just check the wood by drilling in different sections and beef up what is all ready there. I'll come by one evening to check it out after work as I work in Greatbridge and I think your only about 15min. away. Whats there does not look that bad and if you could avoid removing the stringers I would. Nice hoist system you built. When I did mine we used a big tree limb and the first one broke when we had the inner liner about a foot or two out of the hull. Luckly the limb only broke and did not fall because that could have been dangerous as the limb was about 5' thick. It was hanging on by about an 1/8' of the limb.

[Stillrunning]

You have done allot sense the last pics you posted. I'm no expert but why can't you just check the wood by drilling in different sections and beef up what is all ready there. I'll come by one evening to check it out after work as I work in Greatbridge and I think your only about 15min. away. Whats there does not look that bad and if you could avoid removing the stringers I would. Nice hoist system you built. When I did mine we used a big tree limb and the first one broke when we had the inner liner about a foot or two out of the hull. Luckly the limb only broke and did not fall because that could have been dangerous as the limb was about 5' thick. It was hanging on by about an 1/8' of the limb.

[JeffXJ]

This is one of the things I'm not comfortable with because of lack of experience / knowledge. The stringers have delaminated and it was the guys who looked at the boat yesterday who said they were rotted as well. If was just rot, then I could do as MJ says, but what about the delamination part? Would it make more sense (or at least peice of mind) to replace the stringers given the repairs needed and that they are accessible (provided I can get it done right) or am I still better off trying to fix what I have? In front of the forward bulkhead the glass around the stringer is discolored from the foam that was in there trapping the water. Could that cause the bond between the glass for the stringer to be weakened?

[JeffXJ]

This is one of the things I'm not comfortable with because of lack of experience / knowledge. The stringers have delaminated and it was the guys who looked at the boat yesterday who said they were rotted as well. If was just rot, then I could do as MJ says, but what about the delamination part? Would it make more sense (or at least peice of mind) to replace the stringers given the repairs needed and that they are accessible (provided I can get it done right) or am I still better off trying to fix what I have? In front of the forward bulkhead the glass around the stringer is discolored from the foam that was in there trapping the water. Could that cause the bond between the glass for the stringer to be weakened?

[macojoe]

the wood is there to strength the glass and shape it, I doubt that anyones is still glued to the hull?

So if you grind the bad glass and re-glass back, with new wood inside i bet you be fine?

I am not a glass man, but I redid my transom for the bracket and a few small things, But i think thats how I would attack it?

Keep asking and maybe stink and skools will get in, they are the glass man!!

No worry we will gt a plan and then you can get going! Bet it won't take as long as you think either! ;D

[macojoe]

the wood is there to strength the glass and shape it, I doubt that anyones is still glued to the hull?

So if you grind the bad glass and re-glass back, with new wood inside i bet you be fine?

I am not a glass man, but I redid my transom for the bracket and a few small things, But i think thats how I would attack it?

Keep asking and maybe stink and skools will get in, they are the glass man!!

No worry we will gt a plan and then you can get going! Bet it won't take as long as you think either! ;D

[Stillrunning]

Someone on this site knew of a product that you can pour into the stringer that would do the trick. From what i read you could just shave off the top of the stringers exposing the insides. Clean out all the rotted wood and then fiberglass the seperated areas. Then fix any holes and places that the stuff would run out of. Then just mix it up and pour it in and that would be an easy rapair.

[Stillrunning]

Someone on this site knew of a product that you can pour into the stringer that would do the trick. From what i read you could just shave off the top of the stringers exposing the insides. Clean out all the rotted wood and then fiberglass the seperated areas. Then fix any holes and places that the stuff would run out of. Then just mix it up and pour it in and that would be an easy rapair.

[macojoe]

Seacast

"Seacast Pourable Transom mix replaces the rotten wood in boat transoms & stringers. It is stronger than wood and will never rot."

http://www.seawolfindustries.com/seacast.html

[macojoe]

Seacast

"Seacast Pourable Transom mix replaces the rotten wood in boat transoms & stringers. It is stronger than wood and will never rot."

http://www.seawolfindustries.com/seacast.html

[parishht]

I posted this before and I like this book from WEST Marine,
I took the price tag off my copy, but I think it is less than $10

it is not that expensive and it gives a lot of good instructions:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/fiberglassbook.jpg

[parishht]

I posted this before and I like this book from WEST Marine,
I took the price tag off my copy, but I think it is less than $10

it is not that expensive and it gives a lot of good instructions:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/fiberglassbook.jpg

[parishht]

Man, your house is old, I have a nice newer one built in 1879. ;D

Funny thing about my house,
after we moved in, my wife did some research,
cause she knew her family was from the area,
and found that the house was built and lived in by a distant uncle.
Amazing how some things come full circle.

[parishht]

Man, your house is old, I have a nice newer one built in 1879. ;D

Funny thing about my house,
after we moved in, my wife did some research,
cause she knew her family was from the area,
and found that the house was built and lived in by a distant uncle.
Amazing how some things come full circle.

[Stillrunning]

Seacast

"Seacast Pourable Transom mix replaces the rotten wood in boat transoms & stringers. It is stronger than wood and will never rot."

http://www.seawolfindustries.com/seacast.html

Thats the stuff and looks to be the answer to his problem. Also an easy fix.

[Stillrunning]

Seacast

"Seacast Pourable Transom mix replaces the rotten wood in boat transoms & stringers. It is stronger than wood and will never rot."

http://www.seawolfindustries.com/seacast.html

Thats the stuff and looks to be the answer to his problem. Also an easy fix.

[Airslot]

Jeff, lets get er done. You got a boat to fish out of, so lets get to work. Since your this far along, I'd just replace the stringers if there is any question.

3/4" plywood, ACX, would be as good a core material as you'll find. Your concern over twisting is very valid. I'm thinking that you could do one stringer at a time without the hull deforming on you. Look into prices at shopmaninc.com for epoxy prices. May as well look at 30 gallons. If you glass in that wood, she'll not rot in your liftime.

Good Luck, we are here as your support group.

[Airslot]

Jeff, lets get er done. You got a boat to fish out of, so lets get to work. Since your this far along, I'd just replace the stringers if there is any question.

3/4" plywood, ACX, would be as good a core material as you'll find. Your concern over twisting is very valid. I'm thinking that you could do one stringer at a time without the hull deforming on you. Look into prices at shopmaninc.com for epoxy prices. May as well look at 30 gallons. If you glass in that wood, she'll not rot in your liftime.

Good Luck, we are here as your support group.

[pikfish]

Hey Jeff, I live close to ya and would be happy to come by and give you some advice/help. I have done a similar rebuild. It was fun, a lot of work but I am sure you can do it and more than likely your workmanship the first time you try it will be 3 times better than the sloppy factory work. Also I may be able to help with materals.
Send me a message
Greg

[pikfish]

Hey Jeff, I live close to ya and would be happy to come by and give you some advice/help. I have done a similar rebuild. It was fun, a lot of work but I am sure you can do it and more than likely your workmanship the first time you try it will be 3 times better than the sloppy factory work. Also I may be able to help with materals.
Send me a message
Greg

[bradford]

Buy BR's V20, Buy Randleman's engine, Keep your V20 for parts, an artificial reef, or a large flower pot! ;D

[bradford]

Buy BR's V20, Buy Randleman's engine, Keep your V20 for parts, an artificial reef, or a large flower pot! ;D

[Stillrunning]

I could help some but I would need to be picked up and droped off. We will also need a couple of cases of beer and that will explain the need for the ride home. Pizza and a few dancers would also be a nice touch to go along with the beer because we will need something to do as the resin dries.

[Stillrunning]

I could help some but I would need to be picked up and droped off. We will also need a couple of cases of beer and that will explain the need for the ride home. Pizza and a few dancers would also be a nice touch to go along with the beer because we will need something to do as the resin dries.

[msbhammer]

I'd call on Willy, he has the Super models. ;D

[msbhammer]

I'd call on Willy, he has the Super models. ;D

[Hammerhead]

Like others have said..the worst part is over. Replacing wood and glass is easy....it's just messy. I'd consider using a two part foam underdeck to add strenght.

[Hammerhead]

Like others have said..the worst part is over. Replacing wood and glass is easy....it's just messy. I'd consider using a two part foam underdeck to add strenght.

[msbhammer]

So whats the word/ you gonna keep her and keep going, or is it off t the chipper ???
I think you should keep going. ;)

[msbhammer]

So whats the word/ you gonna keep her and keep going, or is it off t the chipper ???
I think you should keep going. ;)

[pikfish]

Hay Jeff, You may want to watch this rebuild as it is very similar to yours;


http://www.classicmako.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10269&whichpage=1

[pikfish]

Hay Jeff, You may want to watch this rebuild as it is very similar to yours;


http://www.classicmako.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10269&whichpage=1

[macojoe]

Thats a great job that guy is doing!! looks like he has thought everything out well!

Thanks pikfish, I enjoyed looking at that, Don';t want to do it but liked looking at it! ;)

[macojoe]

Thats a great job that guy is doing!! looks like he has thought everything out well!

Thanks pikfish, I enjoyed looking at that, Don';t want to do it but liked looking at it! ;)

[msbhammer]

WOW, that was a great site to check out. Thanks for posting it. ;)

[msbhammer]

WOW, that was a great site to check out. Thanks for posting it. ;)

[Stillrunning]

So is there any update to what your doing to your V. Maybe I've just missed the thread.

[Stillrunning]

So is there any update to what your doing to your V. Maybe I've just missed the thread.

[C YENSEN]

yeah, havent heard from you Jeff? ::)

[C YENSEN]

yeah, havent heard from you Jeff? ::)

[msbhammer]

Whats the word Jeff, you still working on the V ?? ???

[msbhammer]

Whats the word Jeff, you still working on the V ?? ???

[cfelton]

I think I agree with Mulv, get something ta fish on now and keep on kicking on the V. I worked on mine for 51 weeks before I finally put it in the water,and theres no better feeling than that first ride in something youve put so much time an work into! The V20 has gotta ride that cant be beat!

[cfelton]

I think I agree with Mulv, get something ta fish on now and keep on kicking on the V. I worked on mine for 51 weeks before I finally put it in the water,and theres no better feeling than that first ride in something youve put so much time an work into! The V20 has gotta ride that cant be beat!

[cfelton]

Oh, Hammer I took some more pic of mine in the yard yesterday ,Im having a little trouble getting them on though. Ill try again tonight.

[cfelton]

Oh, Hammer I took some more pic of mine in the yard yesterday ,Im having a little trouble getting them on though. Ill try again tonight.

[msbhammer]

Looking forward to the pics as its raining its butt off here in De. ;)

[msbhammer]

Looking forward to the pics as its raining its butt off here in De. ;)