THANK YOU Spareparts!!

[reelapeelin]

Yeah, I'll use the Honda some way or t'other...but I really don't wanna cut this transom cuz eventually there'll be a 25" shaft on it...I'll try Spare's idea of a 6" set-back bracket and see if that'll get me thru til a 25" shaft shows up for it...so at this point, I am lookin' for such a bracket...haven't started search yet, so if anybody's got one in their pocket they're lookin' to part with, gimme a holler!!

Willy...hell yeah get yer @$$ down here for the SPLASH!!...although at present I have no idea of when that'll be...plan A is not to be inna hurry, although I should have her belly wet by late June for a trip to Sunset Beach we have scheduled.
Snow here overnite, but good weather all week ahead, so gonna start tearin' down the '74 and storin' the parts til the 21's ready for 'em...

If nobody wants the complete '74 hull, there will be some goodies parted out including windshield and forward sliding hatch and rails...the twin 40 gal fuel tanks and seat boxes have worked well since 1999 when originally installed...they'll be available as well...see my Gallery for pics of those...anyway, more to come as things progress...as always it's GREAT to have everyone's support and backup for a project like this...no doubt I feel the greatest team on the planet is looking over my shoulder on this...gonna be some-mo FUN!!...

[Blue_Runner]

Oh man that is flippin sweet. Nice job SPARE and REEL. I can see the potential already!

Never know that awlgrip might clean right up with some soapy water. I know mine does.

I hear ya DAWG!!! Let me know if you need anything like pics of hatch lids or the splashwell guard, etc. Its gonna be cool!

[nymack66]

Its a beauty for sure good luck and congratulations keep us posted.

[RABBITFISH]

The way you guys work together is awsome! I too would love to see pics of the work in progress, perhaps even get some more ideas!
That Spareparts fellow is one great guy isn't he!
Always ready to help out anybody, even us exiles from the south!!!

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by RABBITFISH

The way you guys work together is awsome! I too would love to see pics of the work in progress, perhaps even get some more ideas!
That Spareparts fellow is one great guy isn't he!
Always ready to help out anybody, even us exiles from the south!!!

No doubt Spare has become one of a few GO-TO-GUYS on the board!!...he, Skools and Ferm are probably the BIG 3 when it comes to great technical info...these guys are great...but IMHO, the collective knowledge and everybody's willingness to jump in and help thru issues, projects, parts and wide ranging opinions and been-there-done-that advice make V-20.com a REAL treasure for those of us who love and work on our V-20s & 21s!!...

...and we like pictures, too!!...

[macojoe]

I like the blue hull!! Nice work guy's!!

Have you looked into a extension kit for making your motor a 25"?? From what I have seen on most kits, its just a spacer and a longer rod and water tubes, If they make one for your motor that might be the way to go?

Good Luck!

[spareparts]

the shift rod is going to be the stickler on the extension kit, I gotta do soem research. Ferm, Skools, what kind of ideas ya'll got

[Skools Out]

not sure but can't you use 2 pieces of stainless channel to make a drop down part to lower the motor.

here's a 25" that may fit the motor not sure if the honda 130 and 150 gear case is a like.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...item23054472a6

[THEFERMANATOR]

Have you called BAY to see if they make one that might work? I don't see one on there site, but they may be able to build one for you.

http://www.baymfg.com/index.asp

[reelapeelin]

This is great Guys!!...dis wat I talkin bout...

Skools, the 130 preceeded the 135 & 150 and as far as I know aren't compatable...sure LOOKS the same, though...I'll ask my dealer buddy Mon...

And Ferm!!!...man I'll definately track down BAY...looks innerestin!!...

Or if I can locate an extension like MJ's talkin bout...then hey!!...I'm ridin inna BOAT!!...