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New owner!! Have a few questions!
What's up fellas? Name is Phillip
 and I live near Charlotte Nc. I was scrolling around facebook a few months ago and come across a deal. Guy was selling an 81 18ft wellcraft fisherman. I drove up too a look and agreed on 600 bucks. The boat over all is in good shape but I bought the boat as a project and know will take some time/ money. The floor has some soft spots and some cosmetic stuff. Sooo having said that, my plan is to turn this bad boy into a hunt/fish machine. I want to do a hull restore. I have read a few threads on other sites about the transom being a bit shallow and wet so here is my question... 1)Does raising the transom to a 25 inch make a big difference? 2)With me redoing the transom would what are some of the pros and cons of sea cast to wood? I would love to do corsa board but not in the budget. 3) With me wanting to raise the transom can I shorten up the splash well to provide a little more space in the rear for decoys, people ect. 4) What things should I consider if I decide to move the console? I plan on removing the old and making one. I considered moving it to the side but I am not sure. I know this is alot and I really appreciate the time to answer my barrage of questions. I am in love with this boat and want to do it justice!!!!
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12-08-2017, 05:04 PM
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Welcome Phil to the site, I'm sorry I can't help you with this but I think if you repost this question on the repair section I'm sure you will get replys Congrats on the wellcraft I'm sure you are going to make it yours and loving it
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12-08-2017, 07:34 PM
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Congrats on the "new" boat and welcome to the site.
I am assuming that the boat has a 20 inch transom, my V20 does too and I have run it for 10+ years in lakes and the sea and never had any problems with water coming into the boat over the transom. That being said, if you are going to run the boat in saltwater, an extra 5 inches of transom puts your powerhead that much farther from the brine.
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*************************************** Stay Safe!  Sold - 1984 V-20 Cuddy with a 2003 Johnson 140 hp gas sippin 4-stroke. 1995 Ranger 250C with a 2015 Suzuki 300 hp 4-stroke.
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12-08-2017, 09:09 PM
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I had an 89 18 sport, which was the same hull but lower model. It was the best riding boat that I owned. That said if you’re redoing the transom, and plan on seappythe engine, I’d raise the transom. I took quite a few waves over my stern. Good luck with your project and welcome. There’s a great group of guys here, that are always wiling to help.
P.S. we love pictures.
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1999 Wellcraft 22WA-200 Ocean Runner 1982 Grady White Tarpon 190-110 Evinrude-Sold 1996 Striper 2100WA-RIP Sandy 1989 Wellcraft 18-Sport-125 Force-sold
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12-09-2017, 07:19 PM
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imgur instead of photobucket, it;s free.
20 t0 25 shouldn't make any difference on performance, just allows more water in when coming off plane,(probably reason for large splashwell) do you have a motor on it or will u get what you need when done?
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