New to the board w/ 20ft CC

[Trayder]

One issue you will have with the transom rebuild is the size of that new motor.

Hear me out a second.

From what I can see that is a 20" inch shaft OB. If you invest the money in a transom rebuild you must go with a 25" transom. The reason for this is "do it right the first time" the last thing you want on an older 20SF is a low transom expecially with that model as the floor is low to begin with. Back in the 70's 20" shaft OB's were the norm. Today it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a 20" shaft.

The kicker with this boat is it seems to have a new(er) 20" shaft 150. what to do......

I would get your purchase price way down, a transom rebuild will cost 2K min ( to have it done right) then buy a 5" extension for your OB approx $750.

Do not pay top dollar for that boat because it has a newer t0top and outboard. Who ever repowered that boat should of redone the transom before slapping a new outboard on it.

Good Luck

[Trayder]

oops......did you buy the boat already?....

You stated you got a survey yet before you said you purchased it?

I hope you got the survey before buying it....right?

[jetroc0088]

Surveyed, before purchase yes.
We have a contract to purchase and we were ready to roll on it, and we are renegotiating it now.

I am not sure what we will end up paying for it. The original price was $11k. The contract price was $10k. We are negotiating the repairs right now.
If I had to do a new transom on the boat I had planned to fill it in and add a bracket.

I was not aware of it being a short shaft motor. It is a 2001.

[jetroc0088]

I think you are right about it just being a 20 inch shaft.
Here is a picture.

[laser]

Welcome to the site. You may want to search the board for comments on a 20 with a bracket. Depending on how soft the transom is a bracket may prolong the need to replace it. Seamark (designed by Potter) sold by Hermco a member of this site has a very nice bracket and they have an insert that fills in the motor notch. I installed one on my 23' when I removed the I/Os and I am very happy with the results. The Seamark also has excellent flotation and gives you a swim platform. I don't know what length shaft you would need with a single bracket.

Good luck if you go thru with the purchase. I love my 20 which I've had for over 10 years and will be very sad to see her go when the 23 is done.
Bill

If 1 is good then 2 must be better!

[jetroc0088]

I am pretty certain we are still going through with the purchase. If I put a bracket on, I will rebuild the transom first. I also would consider the space for the lower unit to extend it to 25 inches.

Thanks,
Chris

[jetroc0088]

Well, I have received more information on the perspective purchase. The boat is a 1970 model not a 1973. The owner has given me a $2000 allowance to get the transom rebuilt and I have an appointment with a well respected boat repair shop in the area first thing Monday morning.

I am pretty excited. I hope this boat is worth the trouble.

Chris

[ScottM]

The boat is a 1970 model not a 1973.

Chris, this would explain the lack of Hull ID #. Prior to '72, mfg's weren't required to place a HIN on the boat.

Knocking $2K off the price seems fair. Good luck and keep us posted on the progress.