Newbie needs some help

mrobertson · #1 08-09-2007, 12:26 PM

Hey guys (and girls if any) - i haven't posted here much. I'm a classic mako owner.

I need some help and quick opinions. I am looking at a 76 Wellcraft 20cc. It was listed here recently

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/...0851;start=0#0

If i remove the cap on this boat, is the deck all built into it? The reason i ask is in regards to the front casting deck. The PO cut huge access hatches up there. I would want to fix them from underneath.

Any thoughs/opinions?

mrobertson · #2 08-09-2007, 12:27 PM

I am thinking of buying this old girl with the understanding that there might be some serious issues with stringers/transom, etc.

I really want to know if i pull the cap, does the deck stay in the hull or will it come out with the cap?

Thanks guys!!

Mike

Mulv80 · #3 08-09-2007, 12:35 PM

look at these 2 galleries

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...m62&page=3

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...m32&page=2

macojoe · #4 08-09-2007, 09:52 PM

Deck comes out with the linner!

msbhammer · #5 08-09-2007, 10:52 PM

Nice set up for removing the cap. ;)

mrobertson · #6 08-09-2007, 11:52 PM

Maco -

just so i'm understanding right. The top cap comes off in one piece and all that is, is the gunnels and bow area. Then i would remove the liner in which the deck and everything would come out with it?

C YENSEN · #7 08-09-2007, 11:54 PM

looks to be that way to me, but I personally have never had one apart. Trust Maco, he knows what he is talking about.

::) ;D ;)

macojoe · #8 08-10-2007, 01:41 AM

Remove the rub rail and all screws, then get a hold of the liner and lift, if the floor is junk then I am sure that the liner will lift up with little or no trouble, but it may be attached to the stringers some places and you will have to use a board or something to pry it lose.

Then all you have left is a big salad bowl. ;)