Little Bella Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi guys, I'm new on MBC. I have been fishing for many years but this is my first Hewes. I have been the owner for 2 month now. The boat and motor are both 1994. I have began making some changes to the boat. like full decal removal, full detail, fiber glas work ( taking off the out riggers and down rigger lol ), sound system re wire, custom paint on motor, trailer re wire, and a few more smaller things. Hope you guys like some before and after pictures. More work coming lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Welcome to 'the family'. Decal removal - good idea Outriggers ? Where and what did the previous owner fish for. Bring on the photos.. and photos with fish blood on the deck are always appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatOn Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Welcome...look forward to the pic's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thank you guys , he would fish both inshore and offshore. But yea that had to go! ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Before and after console / radio set up. ( not done yet Radio is a fusion 205 with x2 pioneer 8" and a 800 amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 More pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 did you paint that cowl yourself? If so what paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yes I did it my self. The paint is the same as original. also the same for the new Yamaha sho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitTank Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 amy change you have a photo of which holes the engine is mouted using on the motor mount and maybe a side view of the Cavitation plate in relation to the flat part of the stern (horizontal part of the hull)? m@ 95 LT20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Bait tank - ill get that for you tomorrow . Ill tell you this I need a jack plate. Whenever there's a light chop. I can't open it up it will over heat. How about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I found this picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jettyrat3200 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Bait tank - ill get that for you tomorrow .Ill tell you this I need a jack plate. Whenever there's a light chop. I can't open it up it will over heat. How about you? I was told by Skip that this boat does not preform well with a jack plate.I would like to hear from somebody running one. How much of a chop are we talking about? I can run mine pretty good in a light chop, not WOT. I need to clean out my water jackets in my motor, sometimes mine will overheat when WOT. Just a thought have you checked the impeller / water pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitTank Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Knock on wood. I have not overheated. I'm in the top hole mounting hole with the motor as low as it can go.. Hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like your water pickup is deep / low enough You are in the second hole from the top. I'm going to put mine in the third hole from the top. I do have new thermostats and water pump impeller I recently installed, but no issues before that either. no jack plate here. I dont typically have much shop, but also typically dont run her WOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitTank Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 by the way, nice looking rig..... You guys dont use downriggers down there? I didnt look. ***ume you are in FL....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I should probably change out the water pump/ impeller just in case. The previous owner told me he did it about a year ago. But the boat does not over heat in calm water. just when there's about a one foot chop. I can't imagine the boat running bad with a jack plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitTank Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm new to my boat and hull as well. I changed out the impeller while sitting on my front steps...LOL.. the old impeller had some missing rubber on the flappers, but they were not cracked or dry rotted. BUT...it gave me peace of mind to know the condition of the impeller. Cheap money for peace of mind..... You will need a buddy to help you take the LU off. The speedo tube is attched, so slide LU down slowly and unhook the rubber tube... Curious now what your impeller looks like. strange it only OVRHTS in chop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks bait tank, ill take that apart I this wk and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Just did the impeller job now I just have to run it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitTank Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Howd the old one look? dry rot or cracking on the blades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Yea it was cracking I hope it's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitTank Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 let me know if you could as I'm looking to raise my motor up a hole or two on the mounting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rms007 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Have the exact same Model and Year, great all around fishing platform. I even have the exact same color, console, and poling platform, though mine came wired with Mercury power. It has been a great boat that i have enjoyed immensely for fishing fresh and saltwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I see you have a jack plate. How does it ride with it? There's some people saying it's no good on the 20' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rms007 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I fish in the marsh and some real shallow water creek situations, so i really like it. I also use my boat for water sports occasionally, so its real nice to be able to really get the skeg down in the water for torque to pull up a big guy for a wake board or tandem tubing applications. As for performance indications, couldn't tell you the difference, It came on my boat when i got it in 2006, so i couldn't tell you what it's like not to have one for comparison. I will say this, i have a modded 2.5 liter mercury engine block (around 400lbs) which is in the neighborhood of 220 hp, mounted on 2nd hold from the top, maxed out jackplate height >10psi water pressure, light load, no trolling motor or batteries, 1/4 of fuel, cool day, 25 pitch b*** boat prop, have had this boat to 63 mph gps, but it wasn't real stable and that was WFO throttle by myself. My boat also has dual hydraulic bennett 10x12" trim tabs which i do believe to make a bit of difference in hole shot, riding in rough water, and load correction situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bella Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Wow that sounds like a fun ride lol ok I'm giving one a try. Now I just need to find one for sale at a good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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