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Unread 12-27-2015, 11:47 PM
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The ole girl is running awesome. I wasnt able to get the top welded up so im just gonna leave it like this till spring. The boat has performed awesome so far. We have black dea bass and tog fishing alot lately.
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Unread 12-28-2015, 12:08 AM
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I searched hard for a affordable electronics box for my t-top. So i decided to convert my Smith t-top bag to a cheap functional electronics box. Here is the finish product. It turned out perfect. All i did was build a wood insert for the bag.

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looks great!!
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Kracker Jack,

Terrific post and great looking boat.

So what model year did this boat start out as? I think I read somewhere in this epic that it was a 70's model.


I'm asking because there is a 1974 V-20 cuddy cabin posted on Craigslist for $500 with trailer and 200Hp Johnson. I plan on looking at it this week once the rain quits here. I could only hope to come close to the sweet boat your boat has become if I attempted the same makeover. You've already done the homework and gone thru the learning curve.
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Red it started life as a 74' cuddy . this boat turned out awesome! I get alot of people that think this boat is a custom carolina boat. When i tell them its a v20 there like "holy ****"! Have also been offered alot of money for it also. Was a really cool experience building it. My buddy laugh when we fish because i cant wipe the smile of my face whenim on it.
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She's a head turner for sure!
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Unread 12-28-2015, 11:05 PM
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Kracker , im rebuilding a 76 V and converting to a CC also .. I've used your threads almost like a how to manual .. Your work is awesome ! I have a question for you ..Actually many questions but Im going to hold back .. Did you stick with polyester all the way through your build ? Bedding the stringers , attaching your gunnel ? and if so any issues ? The conflicting opinions on this has got me spinning .

We live in the same area and ill bring you a case of beer for a conversation

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Unread 12-29-2015, 03:19 PM
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I used polyester all the way to the end. The boat was oroginally built with it plus my budget couldnt afford epoxy. Are you in va beach? Would be more than happy ti help you with anything you need help with.
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Unread 12-29-2015, 03:31 PM
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I had a guy not to long ago drive to va beach from richmond just to look to see how i put the boat together.
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Unread 12-29-2015, 05:48 PM
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Im with ya on the budget ..Im using polyester also ..im buying my materials from Eastern Burlap

I was about to glue and tab down one stringer this weekend but chickened out after reading all the epoxy people say don't do it ..My transom is done (in poly) and it turned out pretty good , couple things Im worried about but I think it will be ok . Anyway ..I live in VB . I've seen your boat from the street on the way to Sandbridge a few times. If your not busy Saturday could I swing by and check her out ?
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