I'm Back in the Water! - Yes new Pictures.
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lumberslinger178
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builder you get dawg of the month shes sweet ;D ;D ;D ;D
BuilderFL
Junior Member
MC, I knew you would ask about the jack plate...
Well even though the bracket was installed at the recommended height, ie. 1" of rise for every 12" of setback, I was not happy with the performance. On waters 3'-5' my prop was cavitating and the bolt pattern on the motor/bracket prevented from lowering the motor. Although I'm still experimenting with a motor height that works best all around, the jack plate gives me the flexibilty of lowering and rising the motor. I intent on making marks on the jack plate for different water condition. Also, due to the lack of weigh in the bow, I'm porpoising a lot when I go out alone. I'm thinking of adding a collapsible water tank in the bow or fish box. Any suggestions?
Well even though the bracket was installed at the recommended height, ie. 1" of rise for every 12" of setback, I was not happy with the performance. On waters 3'-5' my prop was cavitating and the bolt pattern on the motor/bracket prevented from lowering the motor. Although I'm still experimenting with a motor height that works best all around, the jack plate gives me the flexibilty of lowering and rising the motor. I intent on making marks on the jack plate for different water condition. Also, due to the lack of weigh in the bow, I'm porpoising a lot when I go out alone. I'm thinking of adding a collapsible water tank in the bow or fish box. Any suggestions?
BuilderFL
Junior Member
Thanks!
By the way, I installed a Carter Marine fuel pump (4-5.75 PSI 72GPH FREE FLOW) and it works great. No more shutting down at idle.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/?ViewItem&item=200117330824
By the way, I installed a Carter Marine fuel pump (4-5.75 PSI 72GPH FREE FLOW) and it works great. No more shutting down at idle.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/?ViewItem&item=200117330824
turbinedoctor
God
As stated many times before already, Great looking ride you got there.
I love the paint scheme, gives me ideas if I ever repaint mine.
I love the paint scheme, gives me ideas if I ever repaint mine.
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Skools Out
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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
BuilderFL
Junior Member
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.
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.
THEFERMANATOR
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She is definately purdy. So when you gonna come get my V-20 and fix it up? ;D
macojoe
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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.
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.
