Va Beach v20 project

[macojoe]

Maybe he just means you should have a nice new custom made one to show off, cause the boat will be all new!!

Are you sure on the location as far as weight distribution on the boat? To far forward or back will make a huge difference!!
Lots has been changed on that boat (for the better) to change the weight already, so just be sure!

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by macojoe

Maybe he just means you should have a nice new custom made one to show off, cause the boat will be all new!!

Are you sure on the location as far as weight distribution on the boat? To far forward or back will make a huge difference!!
Lots has been changed on that boat (for the better) to change the weight already, so just be sure!

MJ what's the best way to figure out the balancing act? The console now is 16 inches forward of where a stock earl 70's v20 would be. I'm almost postive that she is not to much weight forward.

[tartuffe]

The weight of the console versus the overall boat will not make a difference if it is a foot farther forward or back. I would put it as far back as you can for the smoothest ride while leaving all the room you would want for fishing off the back. When we would tie up at anchor on my boat everybody (usually 6-8 people) always sat on the front gunnel at the bow.

Personally I wouldn't glass it down, just as soon as you do there will ultimately be something no one ever thought of that will require you to take it off for access. Keep the boat as customizable with as little effort as possible.

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by tartuffe

The weight of the console versus the overall boat will not make a difference if it is a foot farther forward or back. I would put it as far back as you can for the smoothest ride while leaving all the room you would want for fishing off the back. When we would tie up at anchor on my boat everybody (usually 6-8 people) always sat on the front gunnel at the bow.

Personally I wouldn't glass it down, just as soon as you do there will ultimately be something no one ever thought of that will require you to take it off for access. Keep the boat as customizable with as little effort as possible.

Tartuffe those are awesome words of advice,thank you . You put it in a different perspective.

I have set the console up with that in mind. I've set the boat up numerous times and have had my fishing buddies in it with me just to mock room needed. It's actually been kinda numerous with us in it at times.

[macojoe]

I agree, but you stated way back about putting a larger or a 2nd gas tank? Thats going to change things also. If going as far back as you can, and you want a heavy 4 stroke the scuppers are going to be under water all the time.
Thats another good reason not to glass it, different engines at some point.
As to your question, unless you weight all stuff removed and stuff added, there is no way of telling till you get it to the water and float it. I would not glass it!!

[Kracker Jack]

The tank forward is an 18 gallon external gas tank.



Here's another pic. This tank would only be used on certain days.

[jasoncooperpcola]

I say hang the engine, and take her to the ramp on a slow day. Bring buckets to fill with water to mock fuel weight. Then start moving stuff around. You have done so much to her that there is no telling how she will sit.