Maney years ago, a friend of mine had one, Ive owned many boats in the past, but I found that version of the 20-foot wellcraft hull to be one of the best I ever fished. I always thought a rip of the hull would make one of the best bay/inshore boats ever made..We use to take it off Beaufort NC 20 or so miles offshore and the only problem was it only held 60 gal of fuel..We were powering it with a 150 Johnson at the time and it could have used a 200 But the ride in most weather was one of the best...you should keep it and enjoy it
Nice Project, that hull has nice lines and no bottom paint so doesn't appear to have been stored in the water that's good. The brown stains on the transom drains could indicate the transom going soft? I suggest you tilt the engine up then lift on the engine skeg up-down, look for flex on the transom.. Working on an old saltwater engine, not easy many of the bolts will be seized be careful not to break bolts. Good luck!
Thanks for the pointers. Before buying the boat I was pretty thorough to check all spots on the floor and the transom. It is surprisingly solid all the way around. The tilt motor is currently broken. I'm working on getting the motor going, replacing that, and then water testing the boat for the next episode!
@@MiddleClassMayhem There is a screw usually located on the right side, on the outside of the housing. Loosen it and you can lift it by hand. (You might already be aware of this)
Replace the stringers with the new Plastico ones so your have no issues of rot going forward mate! Well done on the video! Loved the edit, Good luck , Stay Safe!
Awesome video thanks I learned a lot
Nice job! note to self; when it’s so hot take the top off last.😂
That's the truth!
Very nice hull..lov it
Maney years ago, a friend of mine had one, Ive owned many boats in the past, but I found that version of the 20-foot wellcraft hull to be one of the best I ever fished. I always thought a rip of the hull would make one of the best bay/inshore boats ever made..We use to take it off Beaufort NC 20 or so miles offshore and the only problem was it only held 60 gal of fuel..We were powering it with a 150 Johnson at the time and it could have used a 200
But the ride in most weather was one of the best...you should keep it and enjoy it
This boat is sweet!
Thx dawg!
Hey bro, dump that engine and put a Yamaha 200 four stroke . BEAUTIFUL BOAT!
100%!
Nice Project, that hull has nice lines and no bottom paint so doesn't appear to have been stored in the water that's good. The brown stains on the transom drains could indicate the transom going soft? I suggest you tilt the engine up then lift on the engine skeg up-down, look for flex on the transom.. Working on an old saltwater engine, not easy many of the bolts will be seized be careful not to break bolts. Good luck!
Thanks for the pointers. Before buying the boat I was pretty thorough to check all spots on the floor and the transom. It is surprisingly solid all the way around. The tilt motor is currently broken. I'm working on getting the motor going, replacing that, and then water testing the boat for the next episode!
@@MiddleClassMayhem There is a screw usually located on the right side, on the outside of the housing. Loosen it and you can lift it by hand. (You might already be aware of this)
@@spinfish1434 I will look into that, thank you sir!
Replace the stringers with the new Plastico ones so your have no issues of rot going forward mate! Well done on the video! Loved the edit, Good luck , Stay Safe!
Thank you sir! I will keep that in mind!
This thing has to be one big soft spot.
Actually surprisingly solid, still hoping to do new ribs in the future.
What PSI and what tip did you use with the pressure washer?