New guy New boat

MAC67 · #1 06-01-2011, 10:53 AM

Well, after the pain and suffering of trying to find a cheap boat and looking at one to many piles-o-crap we came across a V20! I instantly fell in love with it and now it's making sure my driveway does not blow away! My brother, (CJSCustoms on here) and I are going to be restoring it and will hopefully have it going by next year. So far it's been clean, clean and then a little more clean on top of that as it has been sitting for quite some time. We are new to the whole boat thing so any advice would be great. Love the site and it has allready been a great help, here are some pics of the work we have done.
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reelapeelin · #2 06-01-2011, 11:51 AM

WOW!!...pics on the 1st post!!...you've jumped right in and w/one of the classics...pictured below is a '74 I had for about 10 years...laid out much the same as yours, I had great fun w/it and know you'll do the same w/your '77!!...cruise thru the Gallery for idea starters

Lots of work ahead...go for it, you'll never regret it...and once you splash her there's no lookin' back!!

Do you have outboard selected yet? Would suggest 150 min, but several here are very happy w/Zuke 140s...how's the transom?...solid or will it require a rebuild?...if it needs to be rebuilt, I'd strongly suggest rebuilding to a 25" transom...better in many ways...if solid, leave as is and go w/the originally intended 20" motor..just gonna depend on the level of restoration...
Great pics!!...welcome to the madness around here...ask ANYTHING...SOMEBODY will have an answer for you...pics of the progress (no matter how ugly) are always good

MAC67 · #3 06-01-2011, 12:05 PM

Thanks, and yeah, I love pictures! We are kinda waiting to get a motor untill we are farther along and we find a money tree! Been reading up and will prolly get something in the 150 to 200 range. We haven't really decided on the transom yet, it has a couple cracks in it and one side is a little swollen. I did the drill a hole thing and it does not seem super rotton, but we have to do work there any way so if it would be better to raise the transom that is what will prolly happen.

Road King Cole · #4 06-01-2011, 12:10 PM

Welcome, and you have come to the right site!!!!

rkc

MAC67 · #5 06-01-2011, 12:13 PM

Thanks! This site is the reason it ended up coming home with me. All it took was a couple quick looks through the gallery! You all have some beautiful V20's.

smkinnan · #6 06-01-2011, 01:31 PM

welcome, your amongst friends....

CJSCustoms · #7 06-03-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by reelapeelin

if it needs to be rebuilt, I'd strongly suggest rebuilding to a 25" transom...better in many ways...if solid, leave as is and go w/the originally intended 20" motor..just gonna depend on the level of restoration...

I'm totally new to all this and I have to ask. What are the benefits of having a 25" transom verses the 20"?

reelapeelin · #8 06-03-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CJSCustoms

I'm totally new to all this and I have to ask. What are the benefits of having a 25" transom verses the 20"?

The extra 5" does add protection against water entering the boat's splashwell and that can be a plus in following seas as mentioned, but also at the dock when unexpected waves from other boats and weather roll waves toward the stern....actually when tied to a dock overnite or extended periods, it's best to tie off w/the bow out toward big water for the same reasons...also, when you leave your boat in the water and tilt the motor up, the foot clears the water entirely...allows you to squirt the whole motor off after a day in the salt water...

garbubba · #9 06-03-2011, 08:05 PM

I honestly can't imagine a 20 inch transom, we were shrimping in 2-3 footers last week & the only way to pull up the trawl is stern to the wind & my well was full with a 25" transom!
Not many little boats like mine, but opening day in Biloxi is worth a bit of a beating!

Welcome aboard newbie!,

Doug

CJSCustoms · #10 06-06-2011, 03:02 PM

Thanks for the great info. guys.

Thanks Nipper we're real happy with the way the teak is coming back to life. The next thing on my list for wood work is getting the gauge bezel made. But before we map out the bezel I want to find the set of gauges that we are going to use. Anyone know of a company that sells white faced gauges, with red back light and a gold outer ring?