Hull extension

[bgreene]

Boat lengthener .....extender..... " how to "

1. Chain saw the boat across the marked line approx 2' ahead of the stern.
Just cut the darn boat in half there.

2. Cut 5' sections for the floor, and two sides.
A. Slather on a complete coating of 5200.
B. Fit these sections into place, with 1' overlap on each side.
C. Then drill holes every 6" and run stainless bolts with washers, and more 5200.
Run em' right through the hull, don't be bashful about it.

3. Tighten it all up, then coat the outer and inner hull with epoxy and gel coat.

4. Let dry, then wet sand and polish if that's important to you.

Then take your new V24 out on the ocean and have fun.

Total time for the job - figure 4 hours.

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by bgreene

Boat lengthener .....extender..... " how to "

1. Chain saw the boat across the marked line approx 2' ahead of the stern.
Just cut the darn boat in half there.

2. Cut 5' sections for the floor, and two sides.
A. Slather on a complete coating of 5200.
B. Fit these sections into place, with 1' overlap on each side.
C. Then drill holes every 6" and run stainless bolts with washers, and more 5200.
Run em' right through the hull, don't be bashful about it.

3. Tighten it all up, then coat the outer and inner hull with epoxy and gel coat.

4. Let dry, then wet sand and polish if that's important to you.

Then take your new V24 out on the ocean and have fun.

Total time for the job - figure 4 hours.

You didn't mention any duct tape? Or a piece of foil off a chewing gum wrapper. Both mentioned must must have some structual integrity to build.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Kracker Jack

You didn't mention any duct tape? Or a piece of foil off a chewing gum wrapper. Both mentioned must must have some structual integrity to build.

Come on man - this is the " get er done " instructional.

Cut, insert, glue, bolt, coat.

Two hour job if you're in a hurry. Four if you want to be fussy about it.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Yall are hilarious. Kracker no jokes its a ton of work. Your idea would have the most strength as it has layers built up on the hull on inside and outside. That would require flipping the V. Anybody know what just a V hull weighs? There are no scales nearby. Unless I go buy five bathroom scales and weigh the trailer with and without the boat.

[ssiredfish]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

Yall are hilarious. Kracker no jokes its a ton of work. Your idea would have the most strength as it has layers built up on the hull on inside and outside. That would require flipping the V. Anybody know what just a V hull weighs? There are no scales nearby. Unless I go buy five bathroom scales and weigh the trailer with and without the boat.

I believe my 20CC is 1800lbs, hull only....

[macojoe]

Here is what wellcraft lists it at 1,920# also 60 gal gas, and 200 hp max power http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/cat_1983/A4

This is what you guys are looking for I am sure!! here is what wellcraft did in 1983 :

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/cat_1983/A7

[jasoncooperpcola]

Thanks MJ and ssiredfish. Now I wonder if my current trailer can handle all the extra weight if I extend the hull. It needs new springs right now, maybe I can get higher rated springs and axles? I can only go another foot forward with the winch post and I still have to figure in possibly 800lbs hanging 30" of the transom. While we are on the weight subject how much do yall think the actual hull itself no cap weighs?

[smokeonthewater]

Jason, something just occurred to me.... You have the opportunity to build the PERFECT V... the wellcraft V-230 CCC


center console cuddy

all of the room and fishability of a v-20 CC along with the storage and overnight ability of a v-20 cuddy.