Almost 2000 posts

[THEFERMANATOR]

In the 80's you could order either a 20", 25", or SEA-DRIVE for an outboard V-20. Along the way many would cut a 25" down to a 20 when the top of the transom would get soft instead of rebuilding it and this would buy some time before a rebuild.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

In the 80's you could order either a 20", 25", or SEA-DRIVE for an outboard V-20. Along the way many would cut a 25" down to a 20 when the top of the transom would get soft instead of rebuilding it and this would buy some time before a rebuild.

Well I guess they'd have to replace the motor instead of fixing the transom......they musta had motors squirting outta their a$$es...but at least it explains the question...

[Blue_Runner]

Congrats on joining the 2000 club with your next post. What you are planning for the V sounds great. I wish you all the best of luck from here on out!

[RWilson2526]

Sounds like a hell of a plan....as I was reading your post I was sure you were going to end up with "and thats why I'm sellin' the boat fellas and moving onto to something else" Was pleasantly surprised when I read your plan. Good luck with it and dont forget photo documenation

[bradford]

Well it's been a week and a half or so And I can't just not post till she's done So I guess this makes number 2000.

Made a few changes since the last post.

Decided to remove all the non-skid on the front deck over the cuddy and the tops of the gunnels. Gonna go with a smooth finish. This should cut down significantly with the scrubbing and cleaning, as well as give her a more clean and somewhat custom look.

I also decided to install a Blue Seas Systems automatic charging relay and dual circuit battery combiner in place of the 1 both 2 off switch that I have now. I installed a Blue Seas switch panel when I redid my dash a couple years ago and am impressed with the quality and functionality of their products.

I decided to change out both bilge pumps with everybody posting stories of 20 footers sinking and am thinking about adding a third just for overkill. The ones I'm installing are Rule 1500 fully automated pumps with the built in float switch. These cost a little more than installing ones with separate float switches, but I figure it's a cleaner install with fewer wires to become accidently disconnected.

I purchased two new Interstate batteries from River Supply in Thunderbolt. They were even cheaper than the Interstate distributor in Rincon. One battery is a deep cyle for all the house loads and the other is their extra heavy duty cranking battery which will be dedicated for starting.

I'm wondering what size wire to run from the new forward battery compartment just aft of the cuddy door to the engine. I'll be routing the wires up behind the helm and down the inside of the gunnel to the transom.. I'm thinking either 2 or 4 gauge? Tell me what ya'll think.

That's all for now.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by bradford

Well it's been a week and a half or so And I can't just not post till she's done So I guess this makes number 2000.

Made a few changes since the last post.

Decided to remove all the non-skid on the front deck over the cuddy and the tops of the gunnels. Gonna go with a smooth finish. This should cut down significantly with the scrubbing and cleaning, as well as give her a more clean and somewhat custom look.

I also decided to install a Blue Seas Systems automatic charging relay and dual circuit battery combiner in place of the 1 both 2 off switch that I have now. I installed a Blue Seas switch panel when I redid my dash a couple years ago and am impressed with the quality and functionality of their products.

I decided to change out both bilge pumps with everybody posting stories of 20 footers sinking and am thinking about adding a third just for overkill. The ones I'm installing are Rule 1500 fully automated pumps with the built in float switch. These cost a little more than installing ones with separate float switches, but I figure it's a cleaner install with fewer wires to become accidently disconnected.

I purchased two new Interstate batteries from River Supply in Thunderbolt. They were even cheaper than the Interstate distributor in Rincon. One battery is a deep cyle for all the house loads and the other is their extra heavy duty cranking battery which will be dedicated for starting.

I'm wondering what size wire to run from the new forward battery compartment just aft of the cuddy door to the engine. I'll be routing the wires up behind the helm and down the inside of the gunnel to the transom.. I'm thinking either 2 or 4 gauge? Tell me what ya'll think.

That's all for now.

Congrats on the 2 grander......excellent one to do it on...I'm gonna be puttin' new pump or pumps in the '84 and have been considering the built-in float switch model...you refer to them in the plural, so sounds like yer doin' 2...or more?...

[bradford]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Congrats on the 2 grander......excellent one to do it on...I'm gonna be puttin' new pump or pumps in the '84 and have been considering the built-in float switch model...you refer to them in the plural, so sounds like yer doin' 2...or more?...

Thanks Reel, I currently have one Rule 1500 pump with a separate float switch in my aft bilge. I was gonna just add one additional pump forward in my new battery compartment. Now I'm adding a new one and replacing my old one and considering adding one more in the aft bilge. I read that Spareparts runs three 2000gph pumps. If she was ever taking on water I'd wish I spent the money.