new to forum - my V-20 project

[macojoe]

The jack plate just allows you to add the 25 with out filing the transom, but if you are going new, you will not need.

Tanks are stock and one size

I sold my V20 3 years ago, and bought a 23' Sea Ox wa, thats what I just put the 225 4 stroke on, and it weights 600 pounds +!! Not close for a V20!

IMO your 225 is way over kill, and not needed, a 150 will have all the power you will ever need. with out the weight and gas your going to use.

Also make sure you get a good bilge pump and a second one for back up, that boat is before self bailing decks and all water goes to the bilge.

Last unless you are a real good glass guy, I would go from the inside and leave the out side alone. Or use the pourable stuff.
I am not a glass guy at all so I am no real help there.

Good Luck

[nepatsfanatic]

Wow, I think that is a pretty quick method to get in there with the chainsaw, plus it saves a ton of time trying to patch it all together again. I agree that cutting of the outer skin really is not cool, it must compromise the hull integrity pretty badly and is probably not the way to go. Do you have any pics of the repair as you were doing it? Did you remove all wood coast to coast or leave good areas alone?. I'd be real grateful for supplier info and materials type used, quantity, cost, etc,. It looks to me that I would have to cut a portion of the rear cap or remove the entire top of the boat and also the liner that forms the floor, etc., to get access to the inner transom skin. Your method is sounding better and better!.

[Richie Rich]

NEpats ...post it on boat builder central ...they have a very large and knowledgable crew building and repairing boats and there pricing for materials is pretty good too....I have used them on several occasions....they have a boat designer on staff for technical questions and they list a ton of how to tutorials as well...good luck with the project.

[shaneburris74]

Welcome to the site! These guys are great. Unfortunately my V20 project has taken a turn, but I still enjoy reading the site. I will actively look for a Center Console in the spring when I purchase another boat.
I started my transom repair from the top cap with a chain saw as well. The biggest tip I can give you is to get a big chainsaw. I have the 25" transom and when you figure in the corners (where the transom meets the bottom and sides) you need atleast 30". I couldn't find one of those at my local rental place. Your up in the NE so you probably have better access to one up there. You'll be surprised at how hard it is to remove some of that wood in areas of a "bad" transom. Its relatively hard to cut into the skin while skimming the sides of it and removing the "heart" of the transom...I never reached the bottom or sides (due to length of chainsaw) so I can't speak to that.
Also I had settled on the Nida-Core product for my project. I believe their website is Nida-core.com. I think you can find a local supplier there. It seemed to be the most accessible and affordable.
Good luck to you. Dont forget your Personal Protective Equipment!!!