Making some adjustments

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kamikaze

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Hello:

Well I ran the motor today for the first time and just loved it. But I hate the balance of the boat so it's time to get started in making some needed adjustments.

Here's the before
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After a couple of minutes with a Sawzall (Greatest tool ever invented)
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Transferring the gas out of the current tank location
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And here is where I think the new one will go. Need to do a little testing first to make sure though.

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There are lots more detailed Pics in my gallery for anyone interested.

Kamikaze
 
Damm, looks like we are all doing projects lately. Great work. Checked out your gallery and you have a sweet V there Kamikaze. ;)
 
Hammer:

Thanks for the compliment. Been watching for transom efforts lately and you stay pretty busy yourself! Keep it up!

Kamikaze
 
Kami, Gook work and keep us posted on your weight & balance findings. On my boat, there's a fish box compartment in the same location. I modified it to the bare hull for more space just like you are doing. Looking for same answer you are looking for, I filled it with water and what a difference it made in the ride. If you can move the tank forward, I think you're going to like the ride. Then again, try it out first with a portable tank.
 
BuilderFl:

Will keep you posted. Any idea about how much water you have in the fish box? I plan on experimenting on the portable and bags of cement to account for a 40-50 gallon tank. Good to hear it improved your ride. I take it no problems with spinning out the prop when weighted down upfront?

Kamikaze
 
It all looks good but do you have any concerns with a tank that forward in the boat. I'm not sure if it is an issue but the very front of a boat takes the most pounding and is a tank like that able to handle that type of constant pounding? Just thought I would throw that out there.
 
Gas tank re-location on '75 V-20 CC

Hey all,

I just bought a 1975 Wellcraft V-20 Fisherman center console with a 1983 235hp Johnson O/B that I am fixing up and have to re-do the whole floor because it's soft. I'd like to put a new, larger gas tank in the floor (currently in console), like a 70-80 gallon poly tank, and could use some advice on what will fit, running fuel lines and filler tube, possible smaller/better console that will save some room, etc. Anything you could offer would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Kenny

FYI: Didn't know this site existed and just love it!
 
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