New guy on the block

[swampbilly 1980]

Hey guys, was browsing looking for a cuddy cabin door and stumbled upon this forum. This is great. I've got an '84 steplift, and want to fix her up. Why isn't there an '84 manual for that year? Does anybody know where I can find a cuddy door? It's amazing that we all own a very sought after hull in an older boat. I had a '72 but a tree fell on it in an ice storm and just about broke her in half. Thanks for any suggestions or help.:beer:

[CaptJ]

Welcome to the site...:beer:

[willy]

Welcome SB, you will have to find one used off a part out boat or make it yourself out of wood or better yet starboard.
Post in wanted / classifieds

[reelapeelin]

Hey Spareparts...does Carey still have the V you were parting out for him...that door was in salvagable shape if I recall...

Welcome to the site, SB...I looked at a mid-eighties V that might still have the door...let's see if Spare gets back here...

[jjjtronics]

WELCOME COMRADE !!!
You have choosen well, my V20 gets a lot of attention and compliments at the gatherings, because its a very simple and the hull is good looking.
There is something about Wood, if you can, keep it and use it, it just looks majestic, but Starboard is 1000 times better if you want to avoid future maintenance and care.
Do yourself a favor, and install new wiring at every single connection on your boat, and use good switches and terminals, you will enjoy every extra cent that you spend on the boat`s wiring and electrical work.

[willy]

JJ she is looking good man

[randlemanboater]

Welcome to the site, good luck with your door situation.

You are lucky in that you have the BEST year V-20, it will serve you well.

[swampbilly 1980]

Thanks alot guys. I certainly want to replace electrical terminal blocks and such, they look like they need it. Just did the teak, man, good oil makes a big difference:nice:

[reelapeelin]

Thanks alot guys. I certainly want to replace electrical terminal blocks and such, they look like they need it. Just did the teak, man, good oil makes a big difference:nice:


Didja get us some before and after pictures??..if not, after pics will do just fine!!...

[spareparts]

sorry, i had to claim the door, mine fell apart the last time I opened it up. I tried to slide it back together, but the slats kept falling out

[swampbilly 1980]

That's a good idea. I'll have to figure out how to post them though, as I have never done it before. I shoulda' taken a pic of the teak before. Just visualize a grey piece of wood .

[Pipe_Dream]

Just visualize a grey piece of wood .
I could post the current pics of the wood on the PD as your "before" pics. It's disgraceful . . .

Oh, and welcome!

[reelapeelin]

I could post the current pics of the wood on the PD as your "before" pics. It's disgraceful . . .

Oh, and welcome!


Great answer, PD...I's gonna say this crowd knows what old tired teak looks like...it's what happens next that differs...:party:

[reelapeelin]

That's a good idea. I'll have to figure out how to post them though, as I have never done it before. I shoulda' taken a pic of the teak before. Just visualize a grey piece of wood .


Go to Photobucket.com and open a FREE account...download yer pics to there and click on the IMG Code under the pic you wanna post...copy and paste from there...like I've said before...if I can do it...ANYBODY can...:deer:

[swampbilly 1980]

I could post the current pics of the wood on the PD as your "before" pics. It's disgraceful . . .

Oh, and welcome! Ha, I can see that I fell into the right
group of guys- you guys are hillarious:you:

[Pipe_Dream]

Great answer, PD...I's gonna say this crowd knows what old tired teak looks like...it's what happens next that differs...:party:

I was going to make a comment about old tired wood, but . . .

:zip: