Recent content by billfish16

So far I replaced the transom with Seacast and the most of the stringers and bulkheads using marine plywood and epoxy. Going to replace the spine soon. Any idea what type of wood was used in the original construction of the spine? Thanks, Bill

I am almost done rebuilding my transom, 82 V20 OB. Going to start replacing the stringers and bulkheads. From what is left of the demo it appears that the rear bulkhead was notched several inches to allow the stringer to go through the bulkhead for at least several inches. See attached pics...

Came across Metan Marine Restoration on Instagram. They are also on FB. Located in Lakeville, MA. Thought I’d share. Website https://www.metanmarine.com/

If the V20 is on roller trailer with the cap removed is it necessary to brace the hull to keep the proper shape when replacing the stingers and transom? If so what is the best method?

Removed the engine with help from a couple of neighbors, one is a landscaper with a mini tractor. I prepped the engine for removal, thought it would take a half hour to transfer it to the engine stand, wrong! The steering rod was rusted seized in the motor bracket. It took over two hours...

Possible non V project for someone? Certainly not for me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ez-loader-boat-trailer-with-free-sea-ray-center-console-boat-/151495613730?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item2345d79d22&vxp=mtr#viTabs_0

Need to move and/or get rid of my 82 V 20. It has been on a trailer for about 8 years in my parent’s driveway. The house is in the process of being sold. The trailer cross beams have given way to rust even though I blocked the boat to take some of the strain off the trailer. The trailer is a...

http://www.njfishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60294 Saw this on NJ Fishing.com. I do not know the owner or anything about the boat except what is on the post. 1987 Wellcraft V-20 Runabout with 1987 150hp Yamaha 2 Stroke Single axle Load Rite Roller Trailer. $4,500

After reading on this Site how to rebuild a Fuel Hatch Cover I decided to give it a try even though I never worked with Epoxy and Fiberglass. I started off buying the Lowe's Poly Resin but had second thougts about the quality and returned it. The last thing I wanted to do was do this twice. I...

Anyone fish Sandy Hook(NJ) area? Billfish16

If anyone has replaced their original rub on their V and wants to SELL a section to me please see my posting in "For Sale or Wanted" under the subject "Need 6 feet of orig rub rail" thx!!! Billfish16

I need to replace 6 feet of alum rub rail on my 1982 V20 cuddy that was ripped off in a hard Fall Northwester. I believe it is original. I posted some pics. I would prefer not to replace the rub rail on the entire boat. Does anyone have some leftover from a project that I can purchase or know...

The Transom on my 1982 V20 swells about 1/2 inch when it goes in the water in the Spring then shrinks back 1/2 inch over the Winter while covered on land. The Sheet Metal Cap on the Transon Cutout that is on either side of the OB is stretched out and does not appear to shrink back to what was...