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mannydvk11 03-04-2013 12:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by spareparts (Post 200980)
I'll get some pics of my buddies sea vee, he used a regular bracket then welded two pieces of tubing to the bracket that bent around, He inlaid the area with teak and it turned into a nice swim platform
Thanks that can help and it can be good idea

Kracker Jack 03-05-2013 06:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mannydvk11 (Post 200966)
yes smokeonthewater that is what i was asking i also show different types of bracket to see witch one can work better with out me cutting the transom and had to make a wash area i like my close transom also i am trying to save as much as i can from the old omc with out using the power head but i have no choice to discard that idea i have no experience when it comes to boats that's why i have a bit difficulty explaining and trying to get a solution to my problems witch they are simple i see now i have to get a 25" motor and a bracket witch it comes to my other question how far back dose the bracket needs to be for the motor

thanks guys for all the help and trying to figure out this problems :head:
I completely misunderstood your direction. I thought you were trying to use a jack plate as a bracket. my fault bud.

mannydvk11 03-05-2013 08:14 PM
It's ok we are here to help out and that's what you guys are doing

Kracker Jack 03-05-2013 08:41 PM
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I found this pic for ya showing platform added with aluminum tubing. This is based on a stainless bracket.

mannydvk11 03-05-2013 09:03 PM
that is a good idea

spareparts 03-05-2013 09:03 PM
here's my friends sea vee, he welded the Armstrong ladder mount to the tubing as well

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...f/P8082817.jpg

mannydvk11 03-05-2013 09:47 PM
Wow that is some nice work what type of wood he use

spareparts 03-06-2013 06:36 AM
He builds T-Tops for a living, so the welding is easy for him, the bracket and steps were painted with awlgrip paint. The wood is either teak or ipe decking, I can't remember which

mannydvk11 03-06-2013 08:54 AM
He did really nice work and is something different tell him I will steal the idea

spareparts 03-06-2013 07:21 PM
there are two pieces of flat bar welded to teh round bar and the bracket to support the wood

mannydvk11 03-17-2013 11:17 PM
well i had some time today to sand the floor and give it some paint also was able to pic up the new motor i will show some pics later here is what is done for now

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psdf1e997d.jpg

new floor paint and noneskid i use the rubber type

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3fb6f7df.jpg

i was also able to get this for good price

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5f825606.jpg

mannydvk11 03-18-2013 08:45 PM
have any of you guys have done there own upholstery i am thinking on doing my leaning post

Stinky_Hooker 03-19-2013 08:14 AM
I did this one on my 18, used 3/4" treated to build the backing, then cut foam and used white vinyl. Not much to it, just use stainless staples.




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...t/100_2856.jpg





Side view:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...t/100_2864.jpg

mannydvk11 03-19-2013 09:44 AM
that is cool looking tell me something what i see in your picture is 2 coolers and one bucket did you remove your gas tank i have a similar idea to add under my leaning post a life well

mannydvk11 03-19-2013 07:33 PM
today i took some time to restore the center console here is some of the stuff i have done so far

the door on the side

before
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1ae3cf1f.jpg

after

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps711793da.jpg

painted this part of the steering

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f583b89.jpg

mannydvk11 03-27-2013 06:15 PM
can some one tell me how this work because it seem to me water can in to the boat

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5212b189.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5041476d.jpg

mannydvk11 03-27-2013 06:23 PM
new add on

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...pseeb6f89d.jpg

mannydvk11 04-01-2013 07:16 PM
some updates

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psa5e791c5.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps28ad9e3a.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psda885b44.jpg

mannydvk11 06-02-2013 08:17 PM
Well some updates I just got the new bracket it was made by a local builder here in Miami I must say the craftsmanship is the best and price was good I got a grate deal

Here is how it looks
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0b7e31d1.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psdd26d105.jpg

I will start the installation tomorrow if I can :beer:

Curapa 06-02-2013 09:15 PM
Nice.

Have you thought about dealing with the additional weight of the outboard and bracket further off the transom? My 18' had a problem with letting water in the scuppers and drains at rest with a notched transom.

macojoe 06-02-2013 10:06 PM
I had the same type on my boat, was a Stainless Marine and they weigh in at about 130 pounds. I thought it was the best upgrade I ever did to that boat!The only thing was with the bracket it steered a bit wide and more to one side then the other.
Looks sweat!

mannydvk11 06-02-2013 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by macojoe (Post 204389)
I had the same type on my boat, was a Stainless Marine and they weigh in at about 130 pounds. I thought it was the best upgrade I ever did to that boat!The only thing was with the bracket it steered a bit wide and more to one side then the other.
Looks sweat!
thanks

i was taking measurements of the boat transom and is had to get the real center line this due to the shape i also check 2 other boats same year same model and it gave me the same according to what i saw the mold of the hall is not the same on the left side its 1/4 longer

Quote:
Originally Posted by Curapa (Post 204386)
Nice.

Have you thought about dealing with the additional weight of the outboard and bracket further off the transom? My 18' had a problem with letting water in the scuppers and drains at rest with a notched transom.

i think this bracket weight almost the same as the original the only difference is this one measure 24 and the original is 20 i think the omc bracket with everything on it including the motor weights more

mannydvk11 06-03-2013 09:13 PM
some fitting before installation just to confirm the angle and center of it lol i like the look

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps970aa7fc.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps028fc1ac.jpg

more pics tomorrow

macojoe 06-04-2013 05:30 AM
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/..._024.sized.jpg

Curapa 06-04-2013 10:35 AM
Looks like both of your boats drained into the bilge. Mine had scuppers at the transom and drains on the back sides. Water would always come through, especially with a couple if people were standing in one corner.

macojoe 06-04-2013 10:49 AM
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Curapa Looks like both of your boats drained into the bilge. Mine had scuppers at the transom and drains on the back sides. Water would always come through, especially with a couple if people were standing in one corner.
Mine was a 1975 V20, His is a 18 CC, You are right mine drained to the bilge. But I think his doesn't, you can see in his earlier pic's the floor drains.

mannydvk11 06-04-2013 10:58 AM
Am sorry but I don't understand what drain

mannydvk11 06-04-2013 11:01 AM
The only drains I see are o. The floor and the go to the sides of the boat not to the bilge

Curapa 06-04-2013 02:19 PM
Yeah, I see the drain hiding behind the guide post of the trailer now.

I would plug my drains when I did not want water coming in, otherwise my feet would be wet. While landing a large fish, if two or three people were in the back corner we would be ankle deep in water.

mannydvk11 06-04-2013 04:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Curapa (Post 204449)
Yeah, I see the drain hiding behind the guide post of the trailer now.

I would plug my drains when I did not want water coming in, otherwise my feet would be wet. While landing a large fish, if two or three people were in the back corner we would be ankle deep in water.
i have being thinking to replace those things i see the ball loos like is old and bad , is it better if i just plug them off and make a drain to the bilge

Curapa 06-04-2013 10:31 PM
That's the dilemma. Close them off and loose the self bailing feature, keep them and have wet feet. I compromised and plugged the drains when needed, on cold days mostly.

reelapeelin 06-05-2013 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Curapa (Post 204472)
That's the dilemma. Close them off and loose the self bailing feature, keep them and have wet feet. I compromised and plugged the drains when needed, on cold days mostly.
I keep a pair of rubber plugs on board for that reason...when I'm fishing live bait and have a 30 gal tank on the deck, then two guys are at the stern, puttin out lines or playin' fish, she gets a little wet back there...other than that, I typically don't need 'em

mannydvk11 06-05-2013 09:55 PM
what i am thinking on doing is plug all the holes and drill 2 holes adding to bulkheads draining to the bilge

mannydvk11 06-10-2013 09:32 PM
well some more updates after all the rain in Florida finally i had a chance to do some work to the boat here are some pics

some fiberglass work
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps66105551.jpg

final product for today

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psd5afb2cf.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psf1e99535.jpg

i use this to bond

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psa0cb280a.jpg

mannydvk11 06-13-2013 08:47 PM
the motor is in :beer: lol now can any one tell me how to wire it to the gauges
some pic for updates
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psf8c387f4.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps12158ef0.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps35e917b4.jpg

macojoe 06-14-2013 01:37 PM
Don't look now but you have a hole in the transom!! :fam:

mannydvk11 06-14-2013 02:09 PM
Lol I know I have a small square of ss

Stinky_Hooker 06-14-2013 02:27 PM
Very nice!! Only other one Ive ever seen with a bracket:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...t/IM000033.jpg



Incidentally I ran into him later that day in my 18 and had to tow him in. :haha:

mannydvk11 06-15-2013 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Stinky_Hooker (Post 204925)
Very nice!! Only other one Ive ever seen with a bracket:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...t/IM000033.jpg



Incidentally I ran into him later that day in my 18 and had to tow him in. :haha:
i hope i wont need to get tow that suck but his boat looks good

slick_insanity88 06-15-2013 07:58 PM
Manny.. looking good! That bracket setup looks clean, I love it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm guessing you're in Miami judging by the 305 number on the bracket? I was born and raised there :beer:


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