those 5 screws are unusual. Must be some support added under the hatch?

...and 84 IS the best year!

Looks great!

There are supports under the hatch where the screws are.

Nice!!!! I wish my boat looked like that...

rkc

I am just starting to restore my 1983 V20. (Looks very similarto yours). Do you have any pics of the restoration process? Where did you get your canvas top and rod boxes?

The boat was in good shape when I got it,the floor and transom solid so I didn't have to do any major work. It was a mess I did restore the hull gel coat to bring back the shine also restored all the teak.The rod boxes I took out and cleaned them up.I got my bimini and new boat cover from a local shop here in Utah.The top is great made of sunbrella.This is a great site with lots of good people that can help and have done major restoration jobs and have posted pics of there work,just ask what you want to do to your boat and someone will help.Good luck in your project and post pics.

How do you restore gel coat? Do you just have it buffed out? Sounds like my 83 is in about the same shape. The transom and hull are fine, but the boat deck is covered with a fine dirt/grime, rod boxes are cracked and chipped. the teak trim is also cracked and needs refinishing.

[QUOTE=steven;181458]I used Meguiars #44 color restorer with a buffer then Meguiars Flagship premium marine wax by hand.If the dirt/grime is bad you might want to wash it down with a acid solution first.I had a Fiberform boat I did it worked great.You probably can find something at Home Depot.Be sure to wear gloves and eye protection.My rod boxes where in good shape,maybe you can take them out and fiber glass the backside and repaint the front.I removed all my teak sanded it down to original color and stained it American Walnut put 3 coats marine varnish on it.I know that's against tradition but I didn't feel like doing the teak oil thing all the time and besides I like the darker color it stands out real nice.It's all a matter of personal taste.

Dirt & grime?...I used a lightweight power-washer on mine w/very good result...

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Example on the floor deck...

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Later I accidently realized what a good dousing of WD-40 could do to this floor...

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WD-40??...sprayed it on liberally...let it soak for 10-15 mins, then took a stiff scrub brush to it and you won't believe the dirt/grime that it dislodged from the tiniest places of the non-skid...after you scrub it, wipe it up good w/a clean towel..never was an "oily feel" to it and after a while it retains it's look...keep it clean as usual after that...next time I wanna CLEAN floor like this, I'll follow the procedure above...worked pretty good

Wd40 is great for doing wood surfaces too.I live alone and even use it on the hard wood floors and the furniture in the house.

Finally! Here are pics of my 1983. Attachment 3621

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