New V20CC Owner

[slick_insanity88]

Hello everyone, my name is Adam and I just joined wellcraftv20.com. I just bought my first boat last week and can honestly say I am extremely happy with it! It's a 1988 Wellcraft V20 CC with a 1998 Yamaha 150 Saltwater Series II that runs like a top. Glad to be here, here are some pics..

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[phatdaddy]

nice boat, welcome. nice to have more members from the sunshine state.

[the daydreamer]

good looking slide!! rare to see one:nic: without bottom paint

[twhrider2]

Sweet looking ride :nice:

[GREYWOLF]

WELCOME That is a nice looking V

[Destroyer]

Hi Adam... welcome to the insanity. That'[s a sweet looking V for sure.. Good luck with her.

[RWilson2526]

Outstanding! Welcome

[slick_insanity88]

Thanks a lot everyone!! Extremely happy with the boat and motor package. Still getting used to a couple things, like correct trim, and trim tab placement (hard left turning at speed, easy right) But I am very happy with the handling of this boat, and I'm happy to be here!:beer:

[Hedge]

Sweet boat, you will thoroughly enjoy it.

[willy]

Beautiful Classic. Enjoy, and welcome.

[RWilson2526]

Thanks a lot everyone!! Extremely happy with the boat and motor package. Still getting used to a couple things, like correct trim, and trim tab placement (hard left turning at speed, easy right) But I am very happy with the handling of this boat, and I'm happy to be here!:beer:

That hard steering left is just a function of the rotation of the prop. If you still have your original steering cable thats normal. If you upgrade your steering to at least no-feedback helm or of you got the dollars for hydraulic it will help with that alot.

[slick_insanity88]

That hard steering left is just a function of the rotation of the prop. If you still have your original steering cable thats normal. If you upgrade your steering to at least no-feedback helm or of you got the dollars for hydraulic it will help with that alot.

RWilson.. I actually do have hydraulic steering. Also, I noticed one afternoon out that it became noticeably easier when I correctly adjusted my trim upon coming on plane, which is why I am led to believe that it is actually user error on my part with incorrect trimming and also possibly the trim tab needing to be adjusted a bit. Still getting used to the boat, but so far it's a blast!

[slick_insanity88]

Sweet boat, you will thoroughly enjoy it.

Beautiful Classic. Enjoy, and welcome.

Thanks folks!

[rb437]

Welcome Slick! Your going to find a great bunch of guys here. Pictures of the boat on your first post... you know how make friends quick around here. :)

[slick_insanity88]

Welcome Slick! Your going to find a great bunch of guys here. Pictures of the boat on your first post... you know how make friends quick around here. :)

Hehe thank you rb. Just couldn't wait to show off my new toy :)

[bradford]

RWilson.. I actually do have hydraulic steering. Also, I noticed one afternoon out that it became noticeably easier when I correctly adjusted my trim upon coming on plane, which is why I am led to believe that it is actually user error on my part with incorrect trimming and also possibly the trim tab needing to be adjusted a bit. Still getting used to the boat, but so far it's a blast!


Sweet looking Rig!

When planing off have the engine trimmed down and then trim up some once on a plane. You'll learn to find the "sweet spot" where she runs the best and gets the best fuel mileage and best ride.

[bradford]

That hard steering left is just a function of the rotation of the prop. If you still have your original steering cable thats normal.


I have that on mine, I call it Armstrong power steering. Made by the same people who made my windlass.

[reelapeelin]

Thanks a lot everyone!! Extremely happy with the boat and motor package. Still getting used to a couple things, like correct trim, and trim tab placement (hard left turning at speed, easy right) But I am very happy with the handling of this boat, and I'm happy to be here!:beer:

Sweet CC, slick!!...that's a nice one for sure!!...to lighten up the steering(both directions), trim the motor up a little more...all of 'em I've ever had there is a certain trim level on the way UP that loosens the steering...I consider it properly trimmed when the wheel loosens up...then you'll wanna trim back down in turns and coming outta the hole...

Welcome to V20.com...we try to have a lotta fun around here and learn all we can...nice to see a new member can post pictures like that!!...not yer 1st rodeo, huh??...

[lumberslinger178]

welcome aboard that's a clean machine...........:happy:

[step up here]

Welcome to the site you have a beautiful V enjoy.

[slick_insanity88]

Sweet looking Rig!

When planing off have the engine trimmed down and then trim up some once on a plane. You'll learn to find the "sweet spot" where she runs the best and gets the best fuel mileage and best ride.

Sweet CC, slick!!...that's a nice one for sure!!...to lighten up the steering(both directions), trim the motor up a little more...all of 'em I've ever had there is a certain trim level on the way UP that loosens the steering...I consider it properly trimmed when the wheel loosens up...then you'll wanna trim back down in turns and coming outta the hole...

Welcome to V20.com...we try to have a lotta fun around here and learn all we can...nice to see a new member can post pictures like that!!...not yer 1st rodeo, huh??...


Thanks a lot everyone!
And thanks Bradford and Reel for the insight! Definitely something I am going to work on. And Reel, I've got a wee bit of experience under my belt with forums; that, or the fact that I always believe that :thre: :beer:

[Blue_Runner]

Welcome and that boat is a head turner for sure. Love it. I have the same motor and hydraulic steering and what they said is right on the money. Trimmed all the way down it steers hard to one side. Keep trimming up and you'll feel it get easier....and get increased RPMS and fuel economy like they said. :nic:

[Kracker Jack]

Glad to see you made it over to the forum Slick. nothing but great people on this site. My name is different on here from the THT site (i dont know why I did that!!! lol!!)

[tartuffe]

ewwww weee, that sure is a pretty naked bottom on her, love a naked bottomed boat, rare to see on a 25 YO boat!

[reelapeelin]

ewwww weee, that sure is a pretty naked bottom on her, love a naked bottomed boat, rare to see on a 25 YO boat!


'Bout time to update your profile pix, ain't it??...:sly:

I just can't get enough!!....:nice:

[Road King Cole]

welcome aboard that's a clean machine...........:happy:
Welcome,

and btw getting that compliment from lumber is special!

rkc

[RABBITFISH]

You will be surprised at how attached you are gonna get to that C/C!
Can't imagine life without mine!+
:love:

[franko]

another clean v20 adam :nic:

[Mac_Attack]

Nice boat! You will enjoy it. Billy Mac :beer: