New Old V20 In Michigan

Thats a V20!! But I think the transom has been replaced, there fore the VIN will be gone.
Got a lot of work to be done there but she should be great when done!! I had the 165 in my cuddy when I bought it, it was raw water cooled and it ran good the first few years but was rotting from the inside out! I had to replace the head (rot) exhaust riser and manifold (rot) after all that I said one more thing I am making it a Outboard, well it was running ruff and sounding weird, using oil but I was not going to look cause I knew I was going to try fixing it, so end of season I pulled the motor and converted to outboard with a bracket
The new used head I replaced it with rotted out fast and there was water getting in all over the place.
Good Luck with yours!! Get rid of all that plywood screwed to the floor and fix the right way also.
 
macojoe said:
Thats a V20!! But I think the transom has been replaced, there fore the VIN will be gone.
Got a lot of work to be done there but she should be great when done!! I had the 165 in my cuddy when I bought it, it was raw water cooled and it ran good the first few years but was rotting from the inside out! I had to replace the head (rot) exhaust riser and manifold (rot) after all that I said one more thing I am making it a Outboard, well it was running ruff and sounding weird, using oil but I was not going to look cause I knew I was going to try fixing it, so end of season I pulled the motor and converted to outboard with a bracket
The new used head I replaced it with rotted out fast and there was water getting in all over the place.
Good Luck with yours!! Get rid of all that plywood screwed to the floor and fix the right way also.
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Thanks MJ

Those are just setting on there as hatches, want to replace it all with teak.
Been reading Krackers build & have some pretty good ideas' now.

Nice to know she is a V :news: what year do you think she is? Needs soft floor replaced around the bilge & back of the new tank. She has a nice big tank down in there. What was the 60's V's like think she is of that Vintage?
 
What keeps me confused about this boat is the flat lowprofile cap with inner liner with the rodboxes?? They went with the rod box style inner liner when the raised the floor correct? And when they raised the floor they designed it with that high curb style cap correct?
 
Kracker Jack said:
What keeps me confused about this boat is the flat lowprofile cap with inner liner with the rodboxes?? They went with the rod box style inner liner when the raised the floor correct? And when they raised the floor they designed it with that high curb style cap correct?
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EXACTLY what I was saying Kracker. The rod holder "boxes" in either side arent correct either. My '79 has them, but the ends are angled, not a rectangle

Hull is either V or from same mold, but the liner is not correct, which is why I have doubts. Can you do a HIN search like a VIN for a car?
 
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Like mj said that HIN# is gone. And so is mine due to transom repairs. Drag check out the trasnsition line that's bout 2 Or 3 inches below the cap and into the inner liner.
 
But there has to be documentation for a HIN on registration, or title. My older V also has missing HIN on transom, but its on the title. How would you register/title it with no HIN at all?
 
She is dfinitely a v20 hull, she just been frankenstined a little just like mine. My boat 20 years from know guys are gonna be going "I know its a v20 hull, but that cap and gunwale supports were not factory on a V!!!!"
 
Kracker Jack said:
She is dfinitely a v20 hull, she just been frankenstined a little just like mine. My boat 20 years from know guys are gonna be going "I know its a v20 hull, but that cap and gunwale supports were not factory on a V!!!!"
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EXACTLY!! Im with yall, V20 hull with a moddin in different liner.

My buddy just listed a SWEET V20 CC that has been restored...fighting lady yellow...only problem is the time-bomb Ficht on the back. I'll post pics when I run up to look at it!
 
he stated the title says boston whaler and he has other stuff leading in a different direction. Chris Craft had a V20 look a like at one point also. But like kracker says someone been messing with it and who knows?

Just fix it and use it, she will be fine!
 
macojoe said:
he stated the title says boston whaler and he has other stuff leading in a different direction. Chris Craft had a V20 look a like at one point also. But like kracker says someone been messing with it and who knows?

Just fix it and use it, she will be fine!
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Hey just got back in town went up to Caseville on Lake Huron. Nice up there the leaves are just starting to change now. Summer is over was 45 last nite.


The liner was what had me all over the map on her it was a freshwater boat from Lake Huron. registered as a whaler. could not find any Hull numbers might be a modified Whaler Liner? Or MAKO not sure.

I was looking at a Sea Drive turned out to be a Bracket :zip:

Now I know the difference. My buddie has a Black MAX for a couple grand. would look nice off an Armstrong Bracket. She will be a good solid TUNA clipper, where do I go to get some TUNA! :sly:

Or go troll off Naples on the rocks for some Black Grouper.

Really like the lines on her, the flat top has me baffled...:nut:
Did any have that type of console? Whoever built it made it pretty solid
looks like she could handle a 225 Black MAX. with my little 9.9 Merc 4 stroke kicker.

Now looking for a T-Top if anyone has one that will work I am on the way
 
to much weight and power for that boat!! you will find the back low in the water and scuppers under water i am sure.
 
Congrats on your "new" boat.

If the engine uses a heat exchanger has good compression, I bet you will happy with that set-up.


BTW, don't most boats have a second HID number hidden somewhere? Like under the rub rail?

I would keep an eye out during your cleaning\ restoration...

Please keep pictures coming!

rkc
 
macojoe said:
to much weight and power for that boat!! you will find the back low in the water and scuppers under water i am sure.
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I know it is a little much atually it is a 200
Here is the link, still too heavy? I could fill the front bow with lead? 100lsds or so so she rides like a shamrock.


200 Black MAX
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/boa/3260405002.html



135 Merc
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/boa/3274583294.html

I would think the 135 is a little under powered.

Man been looking at Brackets!! Cheeper to buy a whole boat:cen:

Looking like she will stay a inline 6 I/O

would the 200 Merc. be too much too! what all do they weigh? compared to a 225 Merc.
 
Kracker Jack said:
So Union Laker what is your next step with the boat? Clean it and rebuild motor? You plan on painting the boat?
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Yes prolly keep the 165 in her to stay within budget.

Just got a roll of 6" 80 grit Norton and some flat board 180 grit. I pulled the console and still have to cut out the floor where it is soft.

As far as the hard Board floor hatch material still need to do some research. Was thinking Teak. Have to get rid of the press board hatch covers.
What is the best way to go KJ Think MJ used the board material.

Also

What is the best paint Imron, Pettit, InterLux? was thinking the Whaler blue Inner floors (It is titled as a 72 Whaler) or gray - beige Bed liner for the floor to keep her non slip. What are the best paint systems that you have found KJ?
Your gettin close on paint, have you made a decision yet? On your paint system have to catch up on your build been gone all weekend.

Keeping in mind it was a $500 initial investment for the boat. have another $3-4K to put into her Keep it @ the 5K range complete.


T-Top $1000
Engine overhaul $1000
Outdrive service & Prop $ 500
Fiberglass & materials $ 500
Primer, paint materials $ 500
Misc, Stainless parts $ 500

Might be able to trim some cost here & there. Time to hit CL........

Should I make a Build thread or Keep this one alive?

Outboard is kinda out of the question at this point, unless I can get a Bracket for $200:arrr:
Anyone have a bracket out there? Or do you guys just build them.
I can feel the itchin already ... Need some Tyveck outfits.
Glad the heat is around 60 degrees now. Have to get her ready for paint.
Before Indian summer, need 75 degrees to have the paint cure. Was 39 in the UP & frost advisory's already.

Will have her ready for a trip down south this winter :sun:
 
Road King Cole said:
Congrats on your "new" boat.

If the engine uses a heat exchanger has good compression, I bet you will happy with that set-up.


BTW, don't most boats have a second HID number hidden somewhere? Like under the rub rail?

I would keep an eye out during your cleaning\ restoration...

Please keep pictures coming!

rkc
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Thanks anyone know the hidden location? I think to stay real on this thing the 165 will be the power plant pulling it out as soon as I build a Aframe out of some 14' I Beams.

I have had trouble with photo bucket to get picts to load. Hope it works this week. will fully document the Restoration. This is my first CC she seems like a good start.

Thanks for the encouragement.
 
To go OB on a bracket you would need to get a 'floatation' bracket and not just a bracket that sets the engine back. This will help distribute the weight at rest and while up to speed....it actually acts like a hull extension to a point.

The link for craigslist doesnt work, but I have a late 80's 200 Black Max on a regular transom and best I have seen is 53mph on GPS
 
draglink said:
To go OB on a bracket you would need to get a 'floatation' bracket and not just a bracket that sets the engine back. This will help distribute the weight at rest and while up to speed....it actually acts like a hull extension to a point.
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draglink said:
Well over the weekend I found a brand new engine & out drive. All connected to a 1972 20' Renke or something like that.

Turns out it has a new Mercuiser Longblock fresh installed with a rebuilt outdrive.
Also came with a Outdrive service manual. The guy was restoring the boat & never bought the seats.
She was run on the muffs only, never seen a lake = YET!
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