Our V20 aquisition!!

[racrx7]

Hello all.
I've been following this forum for a while now reading up on the V20 and enjoying all the great information, how to's, and all the great photos. Well now we are proud owners of an 86' V20 with a 150hp Merc. My friends dad sold it to us for $500.00 claiming it only has around a 100hrs use. It has been sitting around since around 1990 and looks nasty. But i test cleaned a few areas and it looks like it will clean up. Structurally it appears pretty solid all the way around with the exception of the fuel tank hatch. It is soft and will need repairing. But the rest of the floor feels solid as does the transom. Looking down into the bilges where the stringers meet the transom looks good too. Most of the teak looks rough as do the rod boxes. A lot of cosmetics will need to be performed to get it looking nice again. Mechanically, my specialty, I will perform a compression test before dumping any $$ into the motor. If that is satisfactory, I plan to go thru the carbs, fuel system and replace the water pump. We are open to all comments, suggestions and recommendations that will help us bring her back seaworthy and looking good! Glad to be a member and thanks for looking!
Andre

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[randlemanboater]

Looks like a gem in the rough......congrats on the new V!!!!!!!!

[RWilson2526]

no doubt it will clean right up.....1 or 2 days of scrubbing and you will never have known it sat for long.... and an '86 no less ....the best year Wellcraft built....Welcome

[garagenc]

good for you, it will clean up nicely and the tank cover is a easy fix then you and the family will have a nice boat to spend family and (fishing ) time together.

[phatdaddy]

good looking rig all you need now is some warm weather & soft scrub....

[nipper]

A little scrubbing and a nice wax job and that is going to look great. What a deal on a great looking boat. Congratulations. Please keep us updated with "before and after" pictures!!

[bradford]

I like to use clorox clean-up, basically bleach, and a pressure washer. Takes a lot less elbow grease. She'll look great, congrats!

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

She looks great and no bottom paint is a plus. :party::party:

[inaforty]

CONGRATS!

Little scrubbing and it will look new!

[Road King Cole]

Congrats!

I was also going to mention the nice bottom but N.E.M. beat me too it.

Wish my bottom looked that nice!!!!!

I assume you will check out the trailer\wheel bearings etc too....

rkc

[nymack66]

Congratulations and welcome to the site, Its going to be a gem of a Boat will a little love..

[bcmarinamanager]

welcome to the site! Great buy, What year is that Merc? It looks like my '92 200. if it is that thing will run like a bat out of hell!!!

[racrx7]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!! Took a little time today to "test" clean a few areas just to see whats under the crud. Looks like she will clean up nicely!! After we get all the gunk off and a some polishing she should be a real beauty!!

Bc, The 150 Merc is also an 86'.

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[nipper]

If you are not using a power washer, you ought to give it a try. I have found that a power washer alone, without any scrubbing or detergent, will knock off most of the crud and then you can give it a good scrubbing with a moderately stiff brush and a cleanser. I have found lots of stuff works well for cleaning, including softscrub type products, products with bleach, and even the good old scrubbing bubble type spray on bathroom cleaner.

[phatdaddy]

i second the power washer, does wonders on the teak.if you don't have one available, a coin operated car wash is an option, just take a roll of quarters. (my dad always told me if everyone worked as hard on the job as they do at a coin car wash, this would be a great country)

[charlie_the_tuna]

cleans up real nice.

[racrx7]

Yes, the car wash is this weekend. I just couldnt wait untill then to see what was under the gunk lol. I know, I'm a little excited. But this week end she will get a good hosing down. Any suggestions as to what I might presoak it with??

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Like others mentioned, power wash and that's it. If you don't have one, either invest on one or rent for a day, you'll be amazed of how EASY and how clean comes out.

[nipper]

I would not presoak it with anything. I would just use the power washer with straight water, get the crud off, then go to work with the soaps and brushes. Don't get the power washer to close to the teak or you will find you are blasting off strands of teak. I would consider investing in an electric power washer. I have a little one at 1500 psi that cost less than $100 and it does a great job.