rebuilding my V

cterrebonne · #1 07-19-2012, 07:29 PM

I moved the boat up here from "down the bayou" this week. I haven't been able to do much except wash the mildew off the side of the hull. It has been raining non-stop for the last month it seems. Hopefully this weekend I can get everything out that needs to be out in order to remove the cap. Then I can really start to access the stringer and transom situation. Here is a pic of her.

tartuffe · #2 07-19-2012, 09:17 PM

Glad to see you get started, look forward to seeing progress.

cterrebonne · #3 07-19-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tartuffe

Glad to see you get started, look forward to seeing progress.

thanks, I will be posting better pictures also.

Destroyer · #4 07-19-2012, 10:50 PM

CT, that's a good looking lady. I'm sure she will appreciate everything you do to her and will reward you with many more years of great service. Looking forward to seeing pics of your rebuild.

Jdog · #5 07-20-2012, 08:30 PM

Can't wait to see you tear into her, good luck and take your time.

cterrebonne · #6 07-21-2012, 04:36 PM

I was busy today with cleaning up around the house, so I did not have too much time to work on the V but I dud make some progress. I did not realize that the console was that heavy. I have a console from a Frontier that I might use instead. It has a smaller footprint and Is lighter. I would just put an ice chest in front of the console for seating if I were to do that.

I am still not sure how the transom was able to crack yet. I did notice that the knees were not tied into the stringers but to the floor of the hull.

thanks for the encouragement! It sure helps in these Louisiana hot summers

cterrebonne · #7 06-08-2013, 04:54 PM

I figured I would give an update and apologize for the previous halt. My business has been extremely busy leaving me with little time to do work on the boat. So, I am going to be outsourcing my transom and stringer job to a local glass guy. Now I just need to decide between a 150 or a big block 200. Any of you guys run a 500 plus pound motor on a bracket on your V?

Also, I am doing some TLC on my trailer a few U-bolts and some leaf spring bolts.

bradford · #8 06-09-2013, 01:34 PM

I love my 150, but I run light and don't really need the extra HP.

reelapeelin · #9 06-09-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cterrebonne

I figured I would give an update and apologize for the previous halt. My business has been extremely busy leaving me with little time to do work on the boat. So, I am going to be outsourcing my transom and stringer job to a local glass guy. Now I just need to decide between a 150 or a big block 200. Any of you guys run a 500 plus pound motor on a bracket on your V?

Also, I am doing some TLC on my trailer a few U-bolts and some leaf spring bolts.

I remember seeing some CCs w/brackets lookin a little squatty at the stern...Vic managed to get around it some way, though I ain't sure how...I would think a 150 on a CC would go pretty good...a 175 would be a good choice...I'd watch the weight...are you hangin a new one or lookin' for a good used motor?

cterrebonne · #10 06-09-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by reelapeelin

I remember seeing some CCs w/brackets lookin a little squatty at the stern...Vic managed to get around it some way, though I ain't sure how...I would think a 150 on a CC would go pretty good...a 175 would be a good choice...I'd watch the weight...are you hangin a new one or lookin' for a good used motor?

I am the same boat, I don;t run heavy or fast. I was planning on getting a new E-tec after my boat is done, but I might have to wait until their next free 6 yr extended warranty and riggin promo because I doubt my boat will be ready before this current promotion is over. I was going to go used but I am done with having to make repairs on old engines.

I am still second guessing myself if I should go with a full transom and bracket or just to go with a jackplate on the original transom.