New Old V20 In Michigan

[Union Laker]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

A i/o center console V20? Your kidding me right? That is a badass combo. Does the engine run? Look on the transom on the starboard side below the rubrail and there should be a hull identification number. Two of those numbers are the year. It will start with a 7. Yours is probably a 70s model it could be early 80s. What are your plans for the boat? Keep the motor or go to outboard? Welcome to wellcraftv20.com

Thanks Jason I was wondering it it came like this or was a a home-do job.

Looks like a tuna clipper with that high transom. The guys all said it was a MAKO. Title said it was a 20' 1972 Boston Whaler -

I had a couple twin NOVA'a & Love Wellcrafts. Best thing for it is tyo go thru the 165. or better yet anybody got a good one in the shed?

[jasoncooperpcola]

I think you are the first i/o center console V20 owner on here, at least that i know of. That is a cool looking rig.

[Union Laker]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

I think you are the first i/o center console V20 owner on here, at least that i know of. That is a cool looking rig.

I could not find one anywhere that is why I thought it was a Home Do Job.
So they actually made these things. I love the freeboard on her!
Time for the To get started on a.

Repower options are rebuild the 165 or find a nice long block. anyone have any bright ideas? This is my first CC could not afford the 254 MAKO yet. LOL She looks to be pretty seaworthy good enuff for the Great Lakes.

[bgreene]

Looks like a serious detailing and it will look good.

That's easy enough - one day and won't look like the same boat.

Best of luck with it.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Originally Posted by Union Laker

I could not find one anywhere that is why I thought it was a Home Do Job.
So they actually made these things. I love the freeboard on her!
Time for the To get started on a.

Repower options are rebuild the 165 or find a nice long block. anyone have any bright ideas? This is my first CC could not afford the 254 MAKO yet. LOL She looks to be pretty seaworthy good enuff for the Great Lakes.

The V20 is just as seaworthy as any Mako. I take my V out more than thirty miles in the Gulf. I wish I can help you with the engine. But I like outboards. All I can say is bracket and a 200 Mercury but then that would not be as cool as it now. What about a small block v8 under the console with a jackshaft?

[Union Laker]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

The V20 is just as seaworthy as any Mako. I take my V out more than thirty miles in the Gulf. I wish I can help you with the engine. But I like outboards. All I can say is bracket and a 200 Mercury but then that would not be as cool as it now. What about a small block v8 under the console with a jackshaft?

Well when I was in the Keys all I saw were 25 MAKO's everywhere. back in the 90's. That was when Ihad my 25' Twin NOVA was into deep sea. Brought my 19' Wellcraft down from Michigan & ran all over the Keys one winter.


I was thinking the same thing SBC or a little diesel. My new fuel tank is under there. Deff dont want to pull it out if we dont need to. Nice stainless certified tank. I think the 165 is pretty dependable & want to keep it the way she is. seems like she is happy with the I/O Outdrive has already been done.

[draglink]

I saw this on ClassicMako site...are you sure its a V? The liner doesnt look right to me...early 70s liners were TOTALLY different and the deck where the rub rail is attactched at the bow doesnt look right either.

Dont get me wrong, it looks lik an awesome project...just have V-doubts.

Sure smarter people will chime in!

[draglink]

Oh and stay here...even if it isnt a V its closer than a Mako! AND we here want to help you spend all your $$$$


BGreen will have you hanging a SevenMarine on there before you know it!!

[Union Laker]

Originally Posted by draglink

I saw this on ClassicMako site...are you sure its a V? The liner doesnt look right to me...early 70s liners were TOTALLY different and the deck where the rub rail is attactched at the bow doesnt look right either.

Dont get me wrong, it looks lik an awesome project...just have V-doubts.

Sure smarter people will chime in!

Rite I was a little unsure too. Looked kinda like a Dusky but the front bow and the little chines are like a V with the wide front bow. Has small turn down on the rubrail. The inside looked like a MAKO inner tub.

I think it might be a Police boat from Bimini saw a similar one on the web.

So where are the experts around here? I guess I will have to go with V till we know more the hull looks like a V wonder if they took another CC & clipped the cabin off it.
And made some crazy lookin Dusky MAKO Whaler V carolina Allmand Skiff

Well anyway we can wait for the experts. The MAKO guys said it was a V20 so I am here for awhile. If you guys will have me = LOL

Lot of good info on here. I am sure will apply to the restoration Process.

I will check for better pictures.

I have had more Wellcrafts than any other boat so far. 3 and this one.
First center console.