Introducing the 1977 Wellcraft Boat Restoration

Greetings Mayhem fans, welcome back! I stumbled upon a 21 foot, 1977 Wellcraft, Open Fisherman that had been left abandoned for the past 3 years. I picked the boat up for only $400 and immediately got right to work cleaning and preparing the boat to be put back on the water. In this episode I remove all leaves and trash from the boat, vacuum all compartments and pressure wash. I've got some exciting plans for this boat and hope it will bring about many good days on the water in the near future. Enjoy this episode everyone!
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Shot on:
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[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

Very nice hull..lov it

[@leeadams5941]

Maney years ago, a friend of mine had one, Ive owned many boats in the past, but I found that version of the 20-foot wellcraft hull to be one of the best I ever fished. I always thought a rip of the hull would make one of the best bay/inshore boats ever made..We use to take it off Beaufort NC 20 or so miles offshore and the only problem was it only held 60 gal of fuel..We were powering it with a 150 Johnson at the time and it could have used a 200
But the ride in most weather was one of the best...you should keep it and enjoy it

[@jedidiahparker3757]

This boat is sweet!

[@MiddleClassMayhem]

Thx dawg!

[@kandoinsurance]

Hey bro, dump that engine and put a Yamaha 200 four stroke . BEAUTIFUL BOAT!

[@Dstick1Spearfishing]

Replace the stringers with the new Plastico ones so your have no issues of rot going forward mate! Well done on the video! Loved the edit, Good luck , Stay Safe!

[@MiddleClassMayhem]

Thank you sir! I will keep that in mind!

[@spinfish1434]

Nice Project, that hull has nice lines and no bottom paint so doesn't appear to have been stored in the water that's good. The brown stains on the transom drains could indicate the transom going soft? I suggest you tilt the engine up then lift on the engine skeg up-down, look for flex on the transom.. Working on an old saltwater engine, not easy many of the bolts will be seized be careful not to break bolts. Good luck!

[@MiddleClassMayhem]

Thanks for the pointers. Before buying the boat I was pretty thorough to check all spots on the floor and the transom. It is surprisingly solid all the way around. The tilt motor is currently broken. I'm working on getting the motor going, replacing that, and then water testing the boat for the next episode!

[@spinfish1434]

@@MiddleClassMayhem There is a screw usually located on the right side, on the outside of the housing. Loosen it and you can lift it by hand. (You might already be aware of this)

[@MiddleClassMayhem]

@@spinfish1434 I will look into that, thank you sir!

[@Bobbysheresomewhere]

What PSI and what tip did you use with the pressure washer?

[@trevorforbes2382]

This thing has to be one big soft spot.

[@MiddleClassMayhem]

Actually surprisingly solid, still hoping to do new ribs in the future.