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Re: I'm Back in the Water! - Yes new Pictures.
she looks great but one question same one i get alot could you have bought a newer boat that was ready for what it cost to make her new again? but that is one beautiful boat
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07-09-2007, 01:18 AM
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That boat is beautiful man, good job!!
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1985 Wellcraft V-20, Evinrude ETEC 150: SOLD 1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s 2006 Panga 14, Tohatsu 20
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07-09-2007, 01:33 AM
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Re: I'm Back in the Water! - Yes new Pictures.
Skools, You are absolutely right and I'm sure that everybody thinks I'm nuts by putting so much time and hard cash into rebuilding a 27 year old boat. And I tell you, I'm seriously considering selling my rebuilt 1980 200hp Black Max and hanging a new 200hp E-tec. Thats another $11-$13K more into this crazyness. Specially when we all know that I will never be able to get my investment back.
However, I took on the project because I really like design lines my 1980 Center Console V20 "Fisherman" and enjoy seeing how the 1970's revolutionary design of C. Raymond Hunt, still gives the competition a run for their money. I go out to seas 3'- 6' when most other bigger boats are going back. And have worked though some 10' swell in the Gulfstream-the baby holds on. This project has also given me the satisfaction of working and teaching my older son and daughter about boating and boat building-but the real lessons have been in teaching by example the level of commitment, persistence and sheer perseverance needed for rebuilding a boat, or for that matter, any project they engage. Those are transferable skills they learned will be the corner stone of their business and professional deminour.
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07-09-2007, 01:47 AM
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She is definately purdy. So when you gonna come get my V-20 and fix it up? ;D
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2011 SUNDANCE B20CCR SKIFF, 2011 YAMAHA 90HP 4 STROKE, 2011 KARAVAN SINGLE AXLE ALUMINUM TRAILER, LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI, MINN KOTA RIPTIDE TROLLING MOTOR 2000CC HYDRA-SPORT 225+HP EVINRUDE SOLD  AND THE PINK JEEP!!!! R.I.P. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=11664 
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07-09-2007, 02:44 AM
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I have no problems as you speak of, but I did not go with the rule of 1" for every 12"
I just measured the 25" needed for the motor and mounted the bracket. If I have the motor trimed up high and get into some swells I will porpose, but I then just lower the motor and it digs right in. Hers my boat at rest in the water, Bracket is at 25" right to were the motor hangs.  
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07-09-2007, 08:26 AM
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I thought of that in hindsight (too late) but I was not going to remove the bracket and reinstall it 2.5" below. Perhaps the almost flat V at the stern of our boats has something to do with it. Something to keep in mind for others considering adding a bracket.
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07-09-2007, 08:41 AM
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What you got there is about ideal.
You can later taylor the boat to the load if it changes seasonally. And if not ever needed it was a whole lot easier finding the correct height by yourself.
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07-09-2007, 11:03 AM
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LMAO@Phat ;D I was thinking the exact same words so between you and I he would be all set for "extra weight" LOL
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1976 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift w/1983 175 HP Johnson 1973 Sears 12 ft. V bottom w/1958 3 HP Evinrude "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood & fiberglass, into which one pours hard earned money into"
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