my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

[mannydvk11]

well this is my new project i came across craigslist with this boat and i like it i jump and drove from Miami to Daytona to pic it up so far everything looks ok but it was in really needs of tlc this is what i have done so far

this is when i got it this was the pics of the listing but thats how it look i will add resents ones of the hall

this is what i have done so far

remove the center console

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

remove the center console

removing the gas tank

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

this is the engine i really don't know what to do with it the starter is bad and something wrong with the clutch or something like that lol i don't know i just don't like the bracket

so i remove the engine

tomorrow i will remove the bracket

this is how the floor looks is in really good condition no soft spots

well this is what i have done so far now i will start looking on what to do with the transom if i cut to make room for the motor o add a bracket to extend to the back what you guys think

 

[Teamster]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

I think I would use the bracket that came with it,.......

I wouldn't cut into the transom to hang a motor,....

The extra transom height will help keep bigger waves from swamping you,......

 

[mannydvk11]

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I think I would use the bracket that came with it,.......

I wouldn't cut into the transom to hang a motor,....

The extra transom height will help keep bigger waves from swamping you,......

do you mean keep this one

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

what will be my best option of a bracket i really don't like this one especially when lots of ppl say they give lots of problems and the motor to

 

[Teamster]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

You could go with a CMC or Panther jackplate if you wanted too,............

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

I'm not a fan of jackplates either. If you are doing a full restore why not lose it and do the transom the way the factory designed it. That seems to always be the best method. JMHO

 

[mannydvk11]

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I'm not a fan of jackplates either. If you are doing a full restore why not lose it and do the transom the way the factory designed it. That seems to always be the best method. JMHO

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What is the original design

Btw the tilt system is so bad but is is not so good the transom is dry and I don't feel any bad spots I really don't know if I can make a bracket to attach to the old omc but before it give me more problem I Rather replace it I don't like the idea of cutting my transom if I add a jackplate will I need to cut it or I can live it how it is I also was looking in to a swim platform bracket what u guys think

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

I THINK but am Not 100% sure the boat orginally had the motor attached to the transom and relied on the tilt and trim hydraulics of the motor. The "POD" (JackPlate/Bracket) that's on there now was added later.

Yep, this pic confirms...NOT factory

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

I THINK but am Not 100% sure the boat orginally had the motor attached to the transom and relied on the tilt and trim hydraulics of the motor. The "POD" (JackPlate/Bracket) that's on there now was added later.

Yep, this pic confirms...NOT factory

This is how the back of the boat loos like now the problem am having is if I add a small bracket I will have issues with the tilt and the steering system I think

 

[mannydvk11]

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Here it is in the side

 

[snowman48047]

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I'm confused. Was yours originally an I/O? Your transom is totally different than the pic WoG posted. It looks like someone had an I/O hull with no transom hole and added that plate/motor OR someone did some MAJOR work to it.

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

I'm confused. Was yours originally an I/O? Your transom is totally different than the pic WoG posted. It looks like someone had an I/O hull with no transom hole and added that plate/motor OR someone did some MAJOR work to it.

I think he got the pic of a newer boat my I think is the original motor and bracket inside everything look like is never being touch

 

[ezmobee]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

That's an OMC SeaDrive. They were a unique animal and the boat was probably specifically designed for it. You'd best bet would be to install a new motor bracket.

http://www.nbssportfishing.com/vBfo...inless-engine-bracket-revised-3-30-07-002.jpg

They're quite pricey new but perhaps you can find a deal on a used one. Otherwise you're probably looking at some major transom modifications and adding a splashwell.

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

That's an OMC SeaDrive. They were a unique animal and the boat was probably specifically designed for it. You'd best bet would be to install a new motor bracket.

http://www.nbssportfishing.com/vBfo...inless-engine-bracket-revised-3-30-07-002.jpg

They're quite pricey new but perhaps you can find a deal on a used one. Otherwise you're probably looking at some major transom modifications and adding a splashwell.

I like those i am looking on the ones with the platform do I need to make any changes to the transom other then patching

 

[ezmobee]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

The integrated swim platform brackets are sweet. Since your boat was already essentially designed for a bracketed outboard, I would assume your transom would ready for a bracket.

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

The integrated swim platform brackets are sweet. Since your boat was already essentially designed for a bracketed outboard, I would assume your transom would ready for a bracket.

They sure are nice tonight I will take off the bracket and see how bad is the transom

 

[bryanwess2000]

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Nice looking boat. I've been thinking about buying its big brother a v20 fisherman for a better ride than my current tinny. I just don't want to put in the time and money for a fiberglass restoration. Like was said above the easy way would be to keep it as a closed transom and outboard bracket, but they're expensive. Weigh out all your costs and time and you might find you would be better off with a different project. Not trying to be discouraging, just weigh out your options. I like project boats but they can be money pits too.

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

Nice looking boat. I've been thinking about buying its big brother a v20 fisherman for a better ride than my current tinny. I just don't want to put in the time and money for a fiberglass restoration. Like was said above the easy way would be to keep it as a closed transom and outboard bracket, but they're expensive. Weigh out all your costs and time and you might find you would be better off with a different project. Not trying to be discouraging, just weigh out your options. I like project boats but they can be money pits too.

Thanks is really clean and I think I pay good money for it with the aluminum trailer in good conditions to the floor is really good no need to take it off to replace anything the main problem was the motor and bracket well I just don't like the bracket and to invest in something not knowing what can come after I better doit Rigth every one is telling me that omc is nothing but bad news and the bracket I just don't like it

Btw I only pay 1300 for everything