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KEEPINGITREEL · #11 09-21-2010, 07:53 PM

Good times Link!! Skins are gutted already at the transom. Trying to make some time to pour the first mix. Stupid work place keeps me from working on the boat.
I drilled the wood from beween the skins with a 1" wood bit. Worked alright, but I'm glad I don't do that stuff day to day. To those who do, DAMN DUDE! Helps if you don't do it in the middle of a record breaking heat. Maybe my foam wont be saturated!

draglink · #12 09-22-2010, 04:57 PM

Man thats hard work! Ive heard of people using anything from drills to chisels to chainsaws---what ever it takes I guess, Keep the progress pics coming, I need to learn all I can about these boats. I know Makos, but Im a Wellcraft newby!

KEEPINGITREEL · #13 09-22-2010, 05:55 PM

Grew up with Penn Yans. Can't find them here in richmond, so I went with something just better. Freaking charter buisiness in the past makes me want to fish just that much more. Hence the v20! Can't wait to make it happen!! Pics coming. Anyone recommend a little regular bondo to fill in the fiberglass lines and air bubbles?

draglink · #14 09-22-2010, 06:04 PM

Hey no kidding your in Richmond, thats about an hour west of me. Did you charter out of OBX?

I know people dont recommend bondo for boats, but I have used the premuim gold here and there with good results, good primer and paint helps Im sure

KEEPINGITREEL · #15 09-23-2010, 06:42 AM

Sweet deal Link! When I get her fixed, we should meet up and take the twins down to the launch ramp. It'll look like a freaking wellcraft commercial! The charter biz was on Lake Ontario(grew up in Binghamton NY). Never was able to get the fish bug out of my blood. Looking to get my sixpack license so that one day a can charter out of The Banks. That would be super sweet!! Just a few more holes to fill on the console,then it's on to the gas tank to see if it needs replacing. So glad I didn't dump her in the water first shot!!

macojoe · #16 09-23-2010, 08:41 AM

I have known people to use Bondo on above water line to do screw holes and stuff.

I would NOT use below the water line as Bondo will absorb water if not primed and painted right! They just don't match even all painted.

draglink · #17 09-23-2010, 10:13 AM

Yep X2 on what Macojoe said- aove H2O.

2 twin V20s would class up any river! Yeah besides a good wax, my boat is done. Motor is at mechanic now getting freshened up. I'm going to drain all my fuel and replace all the lines before I launch also.

Blue_Runner · #18 09-23-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by draglink

This one is for you Blue Runner! Hahaha!

I usually Rockfish with my buddy who has a 26' Regulator Express so I'm kinda sorta warm

Good one Drag!!

Rockfish? OH...UH, YOU MUST MEAN STRIPERS!

Almost time for ya'll to send those linesiders back down south for the winter. In NC we hunt the ocean stripers mainly in winter and some days it doesn't get much above freezing. The enclosure really pays for itself on those days.

draglink · #19 09-23-2010, 12:25 PM

Hey Blue-yeah same here. There are some resident fish around early season, some come down from the upper bay. The big-uns dont get here really till Dec. We run to the ocean(about 45 mins) and mainly fish off Rudee inlet off Va Beach. Sometimes we'll go further south to 'The Golfball' or to around the NC line. I guess its 50/50 around here- Stripers vs Rockfish HAHAHA!

Blue_Runner · #20 09-23-2010, 12:34 PM

Oh dang, I was thinking you were a Mass guy there for a min b/c the "Gloucester Pt." location. I see you are in VA now.

We have been going to Rudee the past 3 winters. Before that we would go to Oregon Inlet, Nags Head NC but The fish haven't been traveling as far south in recent winters. Rudee inlet is a lot easier to navigate and the drive there vs. Nags Head is about the same for us. I really like VA beach. You'll have to PM me when you plan to be out fishing and I will do the same. We can divide and conquer!