possible 1978 project for $50

[phatdaddy]

Imgur for posting photos

You have some adjustment on most trailers with the tongue , winch post or axle location.

But the trailer could still be too short, worst part of any deal is usually the trailer

[SkunkBoat]

There is a post in "How To" for How to post pix with imgur

http://wellcraftv20.com/community/sh...ad.php?t=22480

Looks like you copied and pasted thumbnails, not the full image.

78s didn't have overboard draining decks.
Probably has a 20" transom, saddle tanks.
I would raise it up to 25".

I did a pourable transom. Look for thread here tagged transom and look at my you tube videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEz94NbKCh0&t=2s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe_ZmPOUCNc

Trailers are almost always cheaper to buy new than replace 2 axles, springs, brakes, hubs, actuator, lights, wiring, rollers and u bolts....oh and 4 TIRES.

That said, You gotta make the call based on condition. From what I can see its a double axle, probably long enough unless someone cut the tongue.

[077tango]

thanks for the comments, I'll try to repost the pictures.

[077tango]

Appreciate your comments

[Destroyer]

Yes, the trailer is DEFINITELY to small for that boat. There is no real space left up front by the winch to move the boat forward. Plus, it's a painted trailer already showing signs of rust. So figure on the cost of a new trailer along with the costs to repair the boat. Keep looking is my advice

[SkunkBoat]

Yep, someone cut the tongue and that trailer is worthless anyways (except for holding a boat in your yard)

No one can tell from pix how the deck is, the stringers, the gelcoat.

Is it worth it?
If you have some experience with fiberglass and are going to have fun rebuilding it for a year and you are going to use it for 10 years after you buy a motor and trailer, and be the guy who rebuilt the '78 V20 because its cool....

If you just want to go boating...pass.

[steplift20]

What a shame, that was a great boat once, I have a 78 too, maybe you should part it out, bow rail wind shield etc, it's a real shame to see that old girl like that