[JohnC]

Thanks for the input. I too have another boat so this won’t keep me off the water. I have not ridden in a 20 so I am not that well informed as to its performance. I guess that I should ask around in my area for a test ride to be sure it’s the one for me. The reasons for my choice of this hull for my project are; 1) there is a 20 hull available for $1500 (asking price) very close to me; 2) it seems like there is a good market for these old boats from junk to finished product, that means I’m not throwing money away by putting it into one; 3) I have heard good things about their performance; 4) they look good. I really like what I see you doing with yours in the pictures. That is basically what I want only I would like a few more storage areas under the deck and a round livewell (lots of Ballyhoo here and they die quickly in oval or square wells). I am curious as to what you used to laminate your stringers and transom to the hull. Looks similar to fillet stitch & glue epoxy. Also, how will you fasten your deck to the stringers (I assume you will use the same fillets to attach to the sides of the hull)?