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All of the above info is right on. I'd like to add something as well though.

Take your time....and work cleanly.

By taking your time that means to work smarter and not necessarily harder. I have a tendency to just jump into things and figure out as I go along. Although I planned for my SC project I didn't do as much planning or work as methodically as I should have.

For instance, instead of fairing my deck inside the boat, I should have taken the deck plates laid them up on a piece of MDF or formica, then glassed them into the hull. It would have been more work initially, but this would have saved HOURS of fairing in the long run.

Also work neatly as possible, piece meal as much glasswork as you can. Try and keep everything neat...believe it or not, it shows in the end product.

I envy your project. She's a very rare, very fine craft.

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I finally got the engine and out drive out. Look at the picture... the out drive hole glass is 5/16 inches thick.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/IMG_3015.jpg

As far as a bracket check this sight out. http://www.portaproducts.com/bracket_story.html

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Suspicions confirmed! Moesly sure didn't skimp on the glass! That wood looks pretty dry - is it?

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If that transom wood is good . . . clean it up and make a plug like this one. No sense in ripping out a perfectly good transom.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...7/DSCN6323.jpg

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I'm probably going to catch a flogging for this, but I would keep the I/O. As a matter of fact I would keep the boat as original as possible. It will be a true Classic !

-Alex

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You won't get flogged from me, however the i/o is out and is not going back in. :D

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Whatcha doing with the outdrive?
Are you putting on an armstrong or stainless marine platform/ OB bracket? If so what will you be hanging off that?

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Every thing is going on ebay. All freshwater stuff.

Check out this sight. This is what I am thinking today.
Slick Setup

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Brackett is cool! What will its function/purpose be on your boat?
If its not serving any particular function that is shalow water related and you plan on keeping the original transom, I would suggest an armstrong, stainless marine, or similar bracket/ platform as it will distribute the weight and loads across more of the transom. Plus you will have the benefit of the swim platform. The costs are the same. you can add a hydraulic jackplate. I found a used one for $300 that was in near new condition.
Cant wait to see you finished project, good luck to you.
BTW how were the stringers and transom?

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I thought of the armstrong Potter type, and I just don't like the looks, for this boat. I want an outboard so this seems to fit the bill. The other option is to v cut the transom to regular OB shape.

Since I live on the west coast of Florida the water here is skinny. Running out to the grouper holes is the other option. So the bracket would serve 2 purposes.

I have not done a complete inspection yet on stringers. Floor need to come out first.

The transom right now would be a patch job. However I just may replace the whole thing. I will ponder that for awhile.

First thing is to get the bottom blasted, and see what we have there.