Started 20' upgrade and restore

[datngrizz]

THX for the post...The cooler is molded into the console..one continuous piece and forms the seat in front of the console. But your post gave me an idea, perhaps I can screw some stingers/angle into the deck that go between the outside and iside of the cooler's sides and secure it with some screws fromvthe outside.

[Mark]

Wow, that's one well thought out boat you have

[nautiduck]

Followed this over from SFC. That is one beautiful boat. Excellent craftsmanship as well I will be referring back to this when I start my project.

[billythekid]

here is the leaning post I put in the boat.



here is the final engine rigging I didnt really show in any pics. I also put two rod holders in the transom. I also to an extra plug holder cut the back of it off and mounted it next to the engine rigging.



here is one of the scuppers



me and my buddy Kevin in the bow

[McGillicuddy]

Absolutely Classic! Great job. You nailed it, but the scuppers I dare say , are the new standard - Dang McGill

[Joeweed]

Please HELPPPPP... I also have a 20 footer (1979 center console seacraft) that I am trying to restore but I am having a heck of a time getting the fuel tank out... I pulled my console, pulled the 3 "decklids",, un-bolted the 4 brackets on the fuel tank from the hull (2 bolts each),, took a sawsall and cut into the foam all around the tank,,, thinking that all of that would allow me to pull the tank out - I then took 2 floor jacks/double 2 by 4's and steel braided wire to pull the tank up and it didn't budge,, in fact the 2 by 4's were about to snap... Is there something else holding that in??

[billythekid]

Guys thanks again.

[nestorpr]

Beautiful! ALso like the fact that you didn't use a bracket, I know they work great but I've never liked the look, I prefer the classic look like yours, congrats!

[billythekid]

bota thanks for the great comments. I put about 150 hours on the boat so far and everything has been working perfectly. Still need to get a 20"pitch prop just to cheap to buy a new one.

[peterb]

Billy,

I live up/down thr coast from you.

How come you're selling the big girl???

Peter