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Mine holds up good up to 45 - 50 but I'd be afraid to see 60 especially if it was gusty out. My problem is I have to REMEMBER to only run 45 - 50 on the way to the ramp. With thoughts of stripers and sugar plumbs dancing in my head it can be difficult.
Airslot - old member here that had his enclosure blow off going down the road right after it was made. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ight=enclosure
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12-02-2012, 08:49 AM
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Back in 1999 when I 1st set up my '74 one of the 1st things I did was have a top w/4 sided enclosure made...wasn't a matter of adding winter to the season...we were fishing 12 months anyway...was a matter of makin' it more tolerable...the back enclosure contains the heat from the propane disc (about the same output as a Mr Heater)...w/out the back, there's no containment and you'll have to be about 6" from the heater to feel it...across the front, the center and both sides were made to roll up and strap up for open-air running when needed.
1 1/2 hrs down I-85 to the ramp...I never even considered leaving the top up for the 60-70 mph tow...I did stow all the snap on curtains inside the truck to keep them warm for easier attachment... BTW..that top is still intact today and is available for sale...cut specifically for a '74, I wouldn't recommend for 80s or later models as there were some changes...COULD be altered, but again, I wouldn't recommend it...   Can't believe these the only pics I have...l don't have it, but Rick said he was looking for a new home for it last we talked...
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Do you know exactly when the changes were made? I have a 1980 and would be interested in the cover if it doesn't have to be modified. Thanks!
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12-03-2012, 06:43 PM
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12-04-2012, 08:03 PM
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Thanks Reel
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So anyone interested? PM me. the price will be right.
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You're right~
Perfect explanation of the difference between the 70's and 80's models! You're right, the fiberglass on my 1980 drops down to the gunnel an inch or so from where the windshield begins. Your top definitely wouldn't be a perfect fit for my boat. Thanks a lot for your help.
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It ain't perfect.....but all I had to do was add snaps to the side curtains to match the contour of the rounded V21 side windshields and a few on the gunnels. Used it for 4 or 5 years like that.
I had it modified it last year b/c the snaps in the rear corners wanted to come unbuttoned. Basically I has a sleeve sewn in with about a 1' long piece of flat aluminum. Hole in the middel for a strap that goes around the aluminum and lets me cinch it down to an eyelet on the gunnel. The flat aluminum in the sleeve distributes the stress of the strap accross the whole dea....takes the pressure off the snaps and works beautifully. I engineered it myself and stood over the shoulder of the canvas man supervising as he did it.  Before I couldn't use it without the rear curtain....now that isn't a problem.
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