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mannydvk11 02-24-2013 09:26 PM

my project wellcraft 180 fisherman
 
well this is my new project i pick this boat out of craigslist for a good price i hope i bring this boat back to ship shape and be able to enjoy it i love fishing so this can be a grate little project well here are some pics of the progress so far


here is when i got the boat

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psb484e371.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps92007491.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2ae9e37b.jpg

here is what i have done so far

remove and clean all the wires from cc


http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps663fa7ad.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psa28ed57f.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps218e0d1a.jpg


remove gas tank to clean good thing i did that i found the gas tank had a small hole in it

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps99f3fe95.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...pscd36e971.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps10a9e5da.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps060731e7.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psa28ed57f.jpg

the motor

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9da6dd72.jpg


http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps82761647.jpg


well so far that's what i have done i will do some more work during the week i will keep posting

mannydvk11 02-24-2013 09:28 PM

now i have some questions to you guys regarding the gas tank should i replace it fix it like patching up the hole or should i cover the old gas tank are and add a small gas tank

the motor lots of ppl say they are bad are they really should i even try to fix it

thanks guys for the opinions and any Questions

spareparts 02-24-2013 09:45 PM

spend the money and put a new tank in place, yo won't regret it

GREYWOLF 02-24-2013 11:49 PM

looks good, I agrere buy a new tank , when you remove the old tank you will get a good look at the stringers and plumbing systems . nice find

mannydvk11 02-25-2013 12:04 PM

How about the motor should I rebuilt o just get a difrent one have any one change the bracket to be able to stear and tilt with a difrent bracket using the omc

This is the bracket I order

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps53882cae.jpg

This is how I wanted to look

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Hiyl1Dl-iF0/TQ...2-12%20044.JPG

mannydvk11 02-28-2013 01:06 AM

guys i have a new question i am debating if i cut the transom to put the engine what will be the right way to do that also i am thinking on not reusing my gas tank will be a good idea to cover the hole not put the tank and use one of those portable ones reason why is my tank have a small hole in


my main concern about the platform is my friends boat have one similar to the one i like and every time he open up the bow go up hi he had to get bigger tabs to be able to control that i am not looking to spend to much extra money and if i get the platform it sure looks good but my ride will be a pain

if i do this will i have to cut the top of my transom or i can use it like this

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9731f6cd.jpg

phatdaddy 02-28-2013 07:39 AM

not sure i am understanding, are you considering cutting the top off of the transom and then cutting a notch to accept a conventional outboard mount. when you remove the seadrive mount there should be a small hole in the center that your cables ran through and then 6 or 8 holes that the bracket was mounted with. you should have a pretty clean palate to start your rebuild. check the transom for rot, if ok just fill & patch the holds.
i think you would be money & looks ahead to dump the seadrive, mount either bracket you pictured, and get another motor.

mannydvk11 02-28-2013 08:33 AM

Well my problem is I don't want to cut the top every one is telling me I won't be able to mount the motor and trim up plus it will obstructing the steering my idea is to get a bracket to move the motor back so I can steer and be able to move up the trim I like the platform but if I do get it also will need to get trim taps that is adding to the project

phatdaddy 02-28-2013 10:50 AM

your right about the metalbracket, it would not work on a closed transom. the armstrong in the pic with the motor or the first pic would work.

here's a couple of links to help you:

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...version&page=3

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...2Fo+conversion

i do think on an 18, squatting in the stern is going to be a problem. you will probably need to go to an older 4 cyl 2 stroke & move as much weight forward as possible.

mannydvk11 02-28-2013 08:29 PM

thanks for the links and yes i am looking in to a 115 HP everude witch is similar to the omc i will have to change the lower unit because is a 20" and i need a 24" i was told i can use the power unit with that now my new concern with that will be the steering connected to the omc is longer and the one connected to the everude is short i have to figure out how to transplant that power head to the omc

or can i just put the 20" with out changing anything


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