Like Tree1Likes 78 wellcraft F20 project - Opinions wanted

[phatdaddy]

So are these shots of work u did or pics in the ad? Might just be the angle, but looks like a long shaft motor on a short shaft transom.

[Redloon]

I've got a 78 V20 center console I'm working on and it is worth it to me. I like the split boxes up front. It is nearly 3 feet from the deck to the top of the cap up front so when I'm fishing in swells or waves and standing between the front boxes I feel pretty secure. It is also safer for my grand daughter up there.


I spent quite a while looking for this particular model year. I've got a 1981 V-20 cuddy cabin I use while fixing up the center console. The center console is on the right in the picture.

[RippinLips757]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

So are these shots of work u did or pics in the ad? Might just be the angle, but looks like a long shaft motor on a short shaft transom.

This is from who I bought it from, I have already decided im removing the deck for a few reasons, I want to double check the stringer work as well as make some below deck storage.

And your probably right, but the engine is getting junked, I have a 03 honda 225 four stroke waiting for me to close the transom, as well as add an Armstrong bracket (ive decided).

Originally Posted by Redloon

I've got a 78 V20 center console I'm working on and it is worth it to me. I like the split boxes up front. It is nearly 3 feet from the deck to the top of the cap up front so when I'm fishing in swells or waves and standing between the front boxes I feel pretty secure. It is also safer for my grand daughter up there.


I spent quite a while looking for this particular model year. I've got a 1981 V-20 cuddy cabin I use while fixing up the center console. The center console is on the right in the picture.

Looks good, the Carolina flare is one of my favorite things, I like to smash through some waves. I do like the boxes up front but I am HEAVILY considering removing them for more of a casting deck approach. It will allow me to get some more storage across, as well as get a pad made for laying down if I decide im not fishing.