20 footer face lift!!!

[jstnoc]

Just wanted to post some pics of my 20 footer before and after my redo not resto because the boat was in great shape and I changed alot. It just looked like it came from Wisconsin, well actually it did!!!!! Tell me what you guys think. And no it is not for sale anymore as someone could have had this thing for just under 7K. Its a keeper now!!!

Here are some photos just before I started tearing her apart!

GOTTA LOVE THIS TRAILER SUCH A LOOKER!!!!!! (it towed great and easy to load but ugly as hell)
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MOTOR COMPARTMENT DIRTY BUT BOAT HULL AND FLOORS ARE IN NEAR NEW CONDITION!!!!!
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AH DONT YOU LOVE THE HIGHBACKS? THE RIGHT HAND DRIVE? AND THE MERC THROTTLE/SHIFTER????????? OH YEAH ALMOST FORGOT THE BUS STEERING WHEEL JUST MISSING THE TURNING KNOB!!!!!!!!!
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[jstnoc]

Here is the boat as it was when I picked it up! Thanks Greg and my buddy Jeremy for getting me back into a boat!!

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HERE IS THE BOAT THE NIGHT I STARTED TEARING EVERYTHING I COULD OUT OF THIS BOAT!!!!! I WAS SUPRISED TO FIND OR NOT TO FIND 1 NOT EVEN 1 STAINLESS SCREW NUT OR BOLT IN THE ENTIRE BOAT! LITERALLY EVERYTHING WAS RUSTED!!!!!!!!!

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PAINT IS WAY DULL!!!!!!! I PRACTICED MY WET SANDING AND POLISHING SKILL SET ON THIS BOAT, IT NEEDED IT!!

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NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVE A STEERING WHEEL LIKE THIS LET ALONE A CENTER HUB STATING THE FOLLOWING "BIG TUNA"

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[jstnoc]

OH DAMN I WENT ALL OUT WITH THE NEW ELLIS FULL TORSION WALKUP AND DISC BRAKES!! AWESOME TRAILER!! LETS SEE HOW THIS THING LOOKS NOW!!!

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WOW HOW UGLY WAS THAT WINSHEILD ON THIS 20 FOOTER? IM GLAD THAT WAS GONE!!! HAS ANYONE EVER FIGURED OUT HOWS THOSE DAMN THINGS WORKED? lol NEVER REALLY GOT IT!!!

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ON THE NEW TRAILER AND LOOKING GOOD SO FAR!!

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I TOOK OUT ALL THE CARPET NOW JUST NEED TO SAND THE FLOORS FOR THE NEW CARPET AND ADHESIVE!!!

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LOOKS PRETTY READY FOR SOME NEW CARPET!!!

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[RiverDave]

Looks good so far Mike! Keep the pics coming!

You had that trailer built? (Ellis? I thought they went out of biz?)

Boat is looking good without that windshield! :) I'm looking forward to seeing more pics..

RD

[jstnoc]

FINALLY THAT STEERING WHEEL AND ASSEMBLY IS GONE! LONG LIVE LEFT HAND DRIVES!!!!!! HAVING GT FAB ME UP SOME CUSTOM PLATES TO BLOCK OUT THE DASH HOLES AND SUPPORT THE NEW STEERING ASSEMBLY!!!!

I SEARCHED HIGH AND LOW FOR PLUSH 40 OZ RED CARPET!!! ENDED UP HAVING TO BUY AN ENTIRE ROLL!! I STILL HAVE ENOUGH LEFT OVER TO BUILD 5 MORE BOATS!!!! BUT IT LOOKS SWEET!!!

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[jstnoc]

Looks good so far Mike! Keep the pics coming!

You had that trailer built? (Ellis? I thought they went out of biz?)

Boat is looking good without that windshield! :) I'm looking forward to seeing more pics..

RD

Actually when I bought the Dimarco the guy had this trailer off to the side!! I asked what are you doing with that I am in need of a trailer for a schiada. Made the deal and that was it!! Another dimarco used to sit on it!! Trailer is not fully adjusted to the schiada yet but good enough until I can find someone that does good trailer work at a reasonable price. Maybe back to Dan at custom trailers in Ontario!!!!!

[RiverDave]

You hit up Trevor Hampton yet?

Everyone that has used him seems to be pretty stoked.

RD

[jstnoc]

Cant wait for the final results tomorrow!

[jstnoc]

Rubrail is done! Back Seat and hatch is done! We couldnt get the hidden hinges to work so going with standard hinges. Cant wait to see it on the water!!!

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[jstnoc]

Here is the latest pic as of today, still some adjustments needing to be made!

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[Flat Broke]

Here is the latest pic as of today, still some adjustments needing to be made!

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Looks great! can't wait to see more pictures when it's all done. Good job on shape of the hatch etc.

Chris

[rivergames]

So can i still get it for $7K:skull


You did a great job on getting the 20 back in shape. Looking forward to seeing it on the water some day. You did hang the trucker steering wheel up in your garage right?

[jstnoc]

So can i still get it for $7K:skull


You did a great job on getting the 20 back in shape. Looking forward to seeing it on the water some day. You did hang the trucker steering wheel up in your garage right?

Going on the wall tonight!!! :cool:

[jstnoc]

Gettin almost done! Also for sale! Back surgery next month and cannot boat for quite sometime! I can watch though. Someone close buy her??? Add is in schiada classified or email me at mthorpe@efgfirst.com serious parties only please!

Thanks,

Mike
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[Racey]

Looks awesome all buffed out with new hardware and interior! :thumbsup

[jstnoc]

Looks awesome all buffed out with new hardware and interior! :thumbsup
Thanks man! I wont be upset if it doesnt sell at all! Hey can you take in my 22 while im out for a bit? It would be good to get that project started so when im healed I can try to get her wet before end of summer?? I already got a motor so I just need engine compartment redo and some custom rigging as the new motor is a plumbing nightmare!

[springer]

Beautiful boat