Help please. How, or where do I get started doing this. Just need a good starting place. I don't want to have to fabricate any more than I have to. I would prefer to buy, assemble and install. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
Wilson

I'm not familiar with a 17 but I doubt that you would want a trailer winch. Use a friction winch. If you've ever seen one get away with a heavly load you'll know you can't stop it. It can break bones. Even if your lucky and get your hands out of the way, the keel is gong to swing down and hit hard. ...

Chadd, Good luck with your boat. I have a V222 that I tore apart about as much as you can, including the deck to hull joint. I’m glad I did it, I learned a lot, but I would not do it again. I bought Brian Gilberts book as well, it is good but it is just one of many resources available. I gleaned a l...

I have a 222, and replaced all my hatch seals including the pop top with hatch seals I purchased from Cabela's. They worked great.