BigHEis taking the plunge! My 1st V rebuild.
 

I figured I'd document my efforts here. You have all been a huge help already. Without this site, I wouldn't have the stones to do thins. Thanks a million!!!

I have already removed the rub rails and the sealant from the cap and hull. I can lift the cap all the way around, except for the splash well where it is still connected. I have also removed all the "furniture." A guy at my marina is going to pop the cap/liner free from the hull for me with the backhoe. Once he does that, its off to the races.

I am going with a full transom with a bracket. I want to stay as dry as possible. I'm thing twins. Nothing too big 150-175. I'm afraid of breaking down since my motor will most likely have some age on it. Any thoughts? I'd like to make the run to the lighthouse out of VA Beach for spades. I think its a 9 mile run. That's the furthest I think I'd like to go. I'm open to all comments and criticism. If I'm screwing up, please let me know. I have thick skin, Lol.

Thanks again!

Here are some pics. You may have seen a couple before.

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Feeling like Sanford and Son!!!
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It all feels like progress to a newbie.

What year is she? 9 miles is nothing for a V20. I have had mine out 35 miles with a 1985 motor that seen better days. Next year if i have a newer motor i am going to double that with a 70 mile run to the rigs for tuna. I have no problem taking a V that far out.

Also whats up with the disappearing "PENN" sticker? I see it in the second pic but not the third. Its driving me up a wall trying to figure it out. :you:

Looks like a '78? Same interior cap as mine. Are you keeping all the 'furniture'....let me know if not!!!!!


Following this one close so I can see whats under the cap!!

BIGHEIS, where are you located? we obviously must live very close to each other. Im out of va beach.

Nope! They going to be way to heavy for a V!! A single with a 10 hp or so kicker will be all you need, save the extra cash for other stuff!!

Lol. That is weird looking. If you look closely, you may be able to tell that the sticker is actually on the windshield that is sitting on the deck in some photos. The windshield is not in the rest of the photos. There is one where the windshield is on the console. The sticker is on the right side.

35 miles!!! Holy Smokes!!! I may have that confidence one day. Baby steps for now.

Kracker Jack, I live in Stafford, Va. about 2 and half hours north of you.

I think I am keeping everything, but I'll let you know if I decide otherwise. I'm kinda anxious to see what's under there myself. It seems like I'm tied to the original design though. Any mods like a livewell or bigger cooler would involve cutting liner and I don't think I'll be doing that.

I completely agree with MJ... only way I'd hang twins on is if they were smaller sized...like 75's perhaps. Truthfully, if you're only going 9 miles out a 140-150 with a 9.9 kicker will be all you'll need for a pleasant day on the water. 9 miles out you'll still be in sight of land and your kicker can get you back to base if your main ever gives out. Distances are VERY deceptive when you're on the water. Good luck with your rebuild...we're all rooting for you. :clap:

Thanks. That makes sense. Only a 10HP though? For emergencies not trolling. Would save me a lot of dough.