Time to get moving
 

Well I've dragged this boat around long enough. Time to tear her apart and fix it right. Any help would be great!

This is what I'm starting with
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Time to pull the inner hull
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Almost there
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And its out
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/IMG_3016.jpg
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/IMG_3019.jpg
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Not too bad for a few hours this weekend. I know the people here will help me along with my little project. I've read most of the posts and man I'll learned a lot. I just wish i hadn't have cut the back 1/3 out before trying to pull the whole thing. Oh well one more little patch and the 2 will be one again. Any one have any sugestions on pulling the remaining front sectrion of the inner hull? From what I've seen on other boat rebuilds, there's nothing down there. Thanks in advance.
Sean

Re: Time to get moving
 

Welcome to the CSC Clan Corbett

Plenty of skilled knowledgeable help among the members onboard here. Keep the pics coming and use the search function to keep you motivated :cool:

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Thanks Capt Chuck. I knew I could count on the members here to help me out.
I'm planning on recoring the floor from the bottom. Has anyone every done that before? Looks like most just replace the whole floor. I think I may be going againt the grain here, but the only mod that I'm planning is to raise the transum. If I remember right, this seacraft never had a self bailing problem. Any thoughts?

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Yes they do now that we only have heavier motors, the inline 6 Mercs weighed nothing, like 268#. I have a 200 Merc on a 20 MA at 406# and it has trouble self bailing - maybe these guys can help you easily raise the floor an inch.

Another West Central guy though - PS the dark blue and black hulls look really good since it looks like you will do something there ;)

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Tahnks for the info eggsuckindog. Know any local fiberglass suppiers?

Well I want to keep this seacraft stock. Maybe ill just redo it as is. Not raise the transum. Hell I dont know. I'm definately gona keep the color the same.Last time i was in this boat I was 8. That's almost 30 years ago. I was thinking on the way home from work that I could move the gas tank as far forward as the bilge will allow. Maybe that will offset the extra weight of todays engines. Speaking of engines... I'm looking in the 150 to 200 range. Anyone know what the biggest engine a 20 has had hung on it?

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Your recollection needs to include MOTORS NO HEAVIER THAN ABOUT 300 LBS! That's what the 20' hull was designed for, and as you go heavier than that I believe it makes the balance and ride progressively worse IMHO, not to mention screwing up the self-bailing capability. The Seafari has a little more weight forward and may tolerate more transom weight a little better than a sf/cc.

Don't know what your usage/priorities are but mine are offshore use with good ride, and low noise and fuel burn in that order. The 20' hull will go airborne at about 25 mph in 3' seas, so I rarely use the 45+ mph capability of my 150. Ran my boat for over 30 years with an old lightweight 90 horse (at the prop) V-4 in some very rough conditions and was very happy with it, except for all the noise, smoke and fuel consumption! :D I suspect most folks would be pleasantly surprised at the performance of their boat if they could run it with 50-100 lbs less weight on the transom! I believe a 115-130 DI 2-stroke will provide the best balance of ride and fuel economy on the 20' hull.

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The really perfect motor for it is the 150 Etec - I think thats what Bushwhacker has but thats just perfect

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I have a 115 mercury optimax on my 20 and I love it. Yeah, maybe I don't have a super fast top end, but i cruise at 20 knots, the ride is nice, and after a 12 hour day of fishing the most I ever put in at the pump is 20 gallons. I wouldn't want to go any bigger, but that's just my two cents.

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I agree with the smaller engine thought. I have a Yamaha 130 on my 68 20' SF. More than fast enough, I can draft a little less idleing the flats. Fishing with buddies in the boat it keeps the wieght down to stand in the back fishing.

Around here with all the manatee zones, we cant run too fast anyways

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I think the 150 e-tec is a great choice. I just hope it's enough motor. My girls are still young so the way off shore thing will have to wait a while. I'm sure most of the time this boat will see some cruising and maybe pull the girls around on a tube or something.

Working 12 hour days the last few I haven't had any time to play. However today was only 10. So I bought a saws all and got to work. Did I mention I hate fiberglass!
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Thanks again to all of you.