1989 20 CC Restore
 

Hello to all. I picked up a winter restore project. Last winter we built a 20' sport boat. I've work professionally in the marine industry for over twenty years and have excellent contacts to purchase materials, parts, motors and trailers. I want a "modern" restore. The chrome plated brass rod holders are great but I'd rather install new stainless ones. The console is SeaCraft but the shape is dated and a new console will be much more functional.
After reading several posts here I'd like to solicit opinions on my plan. I get the part about light weight engines and floor height. The boat came with the teak trim, apparently the fuel tank was replaced with a 60 gallon tank and placed further forward. There is also a new windshield for the console and a plexiglass door that goes somewhere. Here is the plan as of today.

Clean all the crap out of the boat - done. (first step in any project)
Remove rub rail - done.
Remove all deck and hull hardware - 2 cleats and one rod holder to go.
Remove console. Somebody glassed it to the deck so I have to cut it out.
Cut all the wires holding console to boat and remove console.
Install new windshield on console and sell it. (I might clean it up first)
Remove leaning post, get new cushions made and sell it.
Build a dolly for the boat and put in workshop. Sell trailer.
Remove floor cover and inspect fuel tank cavity and new tank installation.
Looks like the gelcoat on the hull is in pretty good shape and can be saved.
No soft spots in the transom or floor. A couple of the hatch lids need attention.
Repair all cosmetic cracks and make the decision to gelcoat or paint.
May opt for sand non skid on the deck topsides and a synthetic for deck floor.
Install all new stainless deck and hull hardware.
Taco rubrail with stainless insert.
Completely rewire the vessel with new switch panel, USB charging port, push to reset breakers or Bocatech resettable switches. New bilge pump and contemporary lighting.
Install new console, tee top and leaning post and cushions. New stereo with USB and bluetooth.
Hang new engine. Yamaha (F115?)
New trailer.

Comments, suggestions, criticisms, dumb looks?

James Sireci
http://www.islandmarinegroup.com

I'd go with a 150 merc 4s or 150 Etec G1.

Thank you for your input. I was fishing for info on the rebuild of the boat itself. I'll cross the engine bridge when I come to it.

James

Would love to see some details pics of the interior before restore. Specifically the cosmetic gelcoat cracks you reference. I have the same hull/year, sounds like in similar condition, and it would be a big help comparing before and after.

I have that hull.
Shoot me your number.

I have an 89 as well. Great choice!
I dont have much advice but will be watching and hoping you post more pictures as well.
Like many other owners who have "inherited" peculiar issues from prior owners, I am interested in what you will uncover.
Good luck...it sounds like you are off to a good start and have some good connections.

Sounds like a cool project, I've been thinking I need a winter project too.
You say the floor is good, but with all the work you are going to do, I'd be tempted to raise it.
Just a thought.

I thought about that but...
Currently, at the aft end of the cockpit there is only 18" from the floor to the top of the gunnel. Raising the deck would decrease this height. You'd end up with the deck height below your knees and an increased danger of falling over board. The deck raising would also increase the weight of the boat and be somewhat self defeating. My plan is to install 90º fittings at the deck scuppers and plumb the drains to the opposite side of the transom. This way if a couple of hefty fishermen are in the aft corner, although their feet will be below the waterline, the deck won't flood because the transom thru hull will not be submerged.

js

That was Carl Moesly at a gathering.
Cross the hoses.
Problem solved.

Cool idea. Only problem I see though is flushing them out since two 90 degree sweeps still make for more likelihood of getting stuff clogged up in there.
Thanks