1982 v20 cc tranny & other mods

TSP · #1 09-20-2010, 07:59 AM

I'm new to the site. Congrads, great place to get pumped to keep working on a proyect. I,ve had my v20 since 2000 & realy learned to appretiate how great she is. Now that I found this site, the v20 is going to get the treatment of a 1965 gt350 mustang. Attached pics of my transom replacement & other mods I'm trying. Keep working on those v20,s.

Peter,
Toa Alta, PR.

RWilson2526 · #2 09-20-2010, 09:32 AM

Welcome....we have another member from Puerto Rico as well. JJTronics, although he is selling his V-20 it seems. Great work so far it looks like.

TSP · #3 09-20-2010, 11:16 AM

tnx RWilson. I've seen a handful of v20's & 18's on the island mostly on the west coast. Here are a couple more pic's.

nipper · #4 09-20-2010, 02:53 PM

Nice work. That was a v in need of a transom job in the worst way!

KEEPINGITREEL · #5 09-21-2010, 09:14 AM

Wow guy! You went all out to clean that mess. I ended up drilling the wood out from between the skins. Didn't want to cut off anymore than I had to. Good work!!
Makes me want to smack the crap out of the "repair specialists" who thought some bathroom caulk would work.

TSP · #6 09-22-2010, 11:44 AM

Nipper & KEEPINGITREEL: Imagine the shock I got when I took the cap off & saw that mess. The last owner put the boat in a slip for 2 years (yes in the water) and the transom holes leaked into the core. When I was cleaning out the rotted wood I noticed it had started from the top to the bottom. The only advantage is that it was fairly easy to clean with a air chisel & grinder. Attached pics of the transom install. The first pic is a template I made to cut the 3 panels. Tnks for the good luck, need it.

TSP · #7 09-22-2010, 12:30 PM

The transom was raised to 25" and I used 3 - 3/4" marine grade panels sandwiched w/ glass. The final result is a transom so hard u can literally slam it with a giant sludge hammer as hard as you want & it won't move.

Skools Out · #8 09-23-2010, 07:49 AM

looks great keep up the good work and keep them pics coming

TSP · #9 09-24-2010, 12:15 PM

I first made the deck-pan piece form apart, then glassed it in the opening inside & out. I made the pan as shallow as possible to use like a platform to exit & aboard the boat easier.

TSP · #10 09-24-2010, 12:28 PM

The hull was leveled to later level the deck and make sure the drains work properly.