MY FIRST BOAT

[mimibran9704]

JUST GOT MY FIRST BOAT
ITS A V-20 STIPLIFT WITH A 175 JOHNSON AND WILL NEED A LITTLE WORK
I WOUL LIKE TO POST SOME PICS BUT DONT KNOW HOW

[turbinedoctor]

Welcome to the site Mimi. Good choose on a first boat. We love pics. Go to the how to section and plead for MJ to set up your gallery.

[mimibran9704]

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[randlemanboater]

Welcome to the site.

You will find all the info you need to get her in ship shape here, and a bunch of useless carp as well.

[mimibran9704]

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[turbinedoctor]

Great pictures.



Please tell me its not just me needing four computer screens to view this post. ???

[mimibran9704]

not real sure what i did[hr]

[frayed_knot]

Welcome aboard! You may want to size down the pics a tad, makes it easier to see.

Looks like you have a diamond in the rough, that's just the way we like them. Have you got any other stats on her? What year is the hull, motor? Have you got any other goodies on her you want to mention? Oh yeah, we want more pictures (a little smaller please).

[turbinedoctor]

Before Hammer asks, have you got any freebies to give away. ;D

[mimibran9704]

1976 V-20 steplift
100 original hours on the motor
175 johnson runs great
stainless steel prop
4 electric downriggers
2 manuls dws
2 20 gallon tans
float-on aluminum trailer
hull is solid
10 flushmount rod holders
auto bildge pump
power tilt and trim
i love tuna fishing and am wondering if anyone has taken one offshore
huge waves dont bother me

[frayed_knot]

It's not unusual to find a V offshore, but being that it's new to you, and I really question the 100 original hours on the engine thing, you may want to make some shakedown cruises first. You have some work to do to get her ready for that kind of fishing. By big waves, how exactly big do you mean?

[msbhammer]

Welcome to the site.Yes, I'll take any freebee's ;D

[Airslot]

I'm sorry, your V will not carry enough fuel to reach the Hudson. But you have found a nice boat and a great website. Good luck,

[turbinedoctor]

Welcome to the site.Yes, I'll take any freebee's *;D


Back off Hammer he's mine! >:(

[Airslot]

Sorry 'bout my first reply, but the Hudon is what, 80 - 110 miles pending on where you sail from, right? Seriouisly, not V-20 territory on a good day. And this from a guy who likes to push the limits, me ;)

[tsubaki]

Good goin on the V. Welcome to the site. Do like they say. Post pictures every chance you get. Perfect picture size 800x599.

[reelapeelin]

Wow!!...yer a FAST learner...7:56 you say don't know how to post pix...8:17 BOOM!! :o ...up pop pix!!...you must have teenagers around!!...LOL...what are your plans for your new boat??...

[reelapeelin]

not real sure what i did[hr]



Ya did GOOD is what ya did!! ;) 8) ...

[mimibran9704]

first im making a hard top for it
my uncle just happens to work at a paint factory
so ill be painting it soon
my father in law has a 18 horse out board for a kicker
im going to have to take all the carpet out
i need to replace the gages
i would like to cut out the cuddy and rais it up a foot or two to make the wife is happy
i would like to find a tandam axle trailer for it
IM WILLING TO TRADE MY ALUMINUM ONE FOR A STEEL ONEAND SOME STUFF!!!!

[Blue_Runner]

i would like to cut out the cuddy and rais it up a
foot or two to make the wife is happy

They'll never be happy no matter what! But I must say, I have thought of raising the bow just as you described. Then again, I'd rather be fishing ;D

Where ya from? Are those NC numbers I see on the side of that rig? I am in Lexington, NC.

Welcome!

Blue

[tsubaki]

Leave the wife at home or tell her it's her or you ;D
If you have no other choice paint it.
I'm in the process of removing old paint on the upper deck and getting back to the original gelcoat.
You can watersand with sponge blocks and buff with coarse rubbing compound to return to an almost factory shine. This can be done in incriments so as to not take all your time.
Just my 2 cents.

[mimibran9704]

south bend indiana

[Blue_Runner]

I think the home office for Thermo Products used to be up in South Bend. Ive never been but he used to go every year.

My dad is the plant manager for Thermo's NC plant.

[tsubaki]

Love South Bend rods when I can find them.

[Fitz]

Jason:

Your boat has the same hull design as mine:

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album06

It looks like you found a nice solid hull with a good engine. I don't know if you'll be able to reach tuna territory, but I added a lot of range by installing a third fuel tank under the bench seat that I installed in the stern. It holds about 18 gallons. My boat's prior owner also liked to fish offshore. In order to get additional range he secured two portable 12-gallon tanks on either side of the engine in the engine well, which you can see in some of the photos on page three.

I really like the in-floor hatches of the V-20 models that were produced in those years. When I'm fishing I fill my rear hatch with saltwater and use it to hold any fish I catch. Even after a full day in the sun, the fish are generally still alive when I return to the dock.

A number of guys on this site will likely advise you to replace those teak hatch covers with starboard in order to reduce your maintenance. If you're inclined to do so, please don't throw the old ones out. I may be interested in buying them from you.

I hope your boat gives you as much pleasure as mine has given me. Good luck.

Fitz

[msbhammer]

Fitz, glad to see you posting. I have always like your V with all that stained woodwork. She looks sweet. ;)

[mauryc]

Is it just me or has the transom been reworked? The pic of the motor shows what looks like a redone transom top. My old 75' had a alum. cap on the transom.

[mimibran9704]

about how long will 40gallons last on this boat

[tsubaki]

You can expect to burn around 6 gallons per hour average.
Doing the math different ways as to either trolling, running out and anchoring or just cruising, you can burn it all up in less than a day or last almost a week.
In my case I will run for 45 minutes out, fish,move around a couple of times and return home. This usually translates to 8-12 gallons used in a day.

[tsubaki]

And don't depend entirely on the fuel gauge(s).
Notice the tank tapers from top to bottom.
Best way is to level the boat by placing a 2' level at the floor of the tank, run the jack stand up or down till level, drain the tank(s)and put back 10 gallons and check the gauge (calibrate if possible) as to where 1/2 a tank is.

[Stillrunning]

Looks like a nice find but not sure about the 100hr thing. With all those down riggers some one was doing allot of trolling and that will add hours very quickly. Your probably better off that it was run to keep it in shape. What are your plans for the boat?

[tsubaki]

Still, I agree that 100hrs seems impossible however look at the paint on the bolts, there is no sign the motor has been repaired. That motor appears in unbelieveable shape. :)

[mimibran9704]

it did have a kicker on itthe marks for that are still there

[reelapeelin]

it did have a kicker on itthe marks for that are still there



Jason, if it's range you want (I agree w/ Airslot...Vs are great boats, but not 80-100 miles off boats ;))...ya might wanna consider something like I did, or a combination of what you got and add to it w/tanks under the seat boxes...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/IMGP0217.jpg
If you decide to take this route, I suggest thinking "light-weight"...post back here if you wanna talk more about it...we've been talkin' about seat boxes in "Modifications" I think...

[macojoe]

Welcome to the site!!

Congrats on your first V!!

You have some work ahead of you, but it will all be worth it in the end!

I would put the hard top and raising of the bow on the back burner for now, you have lots to do before you get there!

My boat is also a 1975 as is reels, so we know your model well *;)

It took me 5 years to get some kind of order going, cause I used it and fixed it at the same time.

Remember Starboard is your friend!! and you going to need lots of it! *I have replaced all the wood in mine with it, and can tell you anything you need to know.

Everyone here has great Ideas on lots of repairs and projects!! Look around, ask questions try to put a game plan toghter before you start, make things go much smoother!

Good Luck!!

[randlemanboater]

Boy, now that MJ is on meds, I don't need a translator to figure out what he typed.

[macojoe]

lol *;D

and a spell checker!! ;)

[reelapeelin]

The meds will run out and the spell-check will go down...and we'll have the old MJ back that we've all come to know and luff...just couldn't say it ::) ...

[macojoe]

:-*

[Hammerhead]

Jason, Congrats and Welcome. You found both a great boat and the best site for it. Biggest seas I've had it in were 8 to 10 ft. It did pretty good as I was moving along keeping in the troughs. Didn't stop to see how it handled at rest. Have fun.

[TunaHead]

Hey there! I'm late commin' to the party but welcome from the West Coast. Yup, she needs some work, but I can smell the potential in her from here!!!
TH

[mimibran9704]

do these have a steering lock of some kind or i thing its just STUCK!!

[mimibran9704]

any ideas on how to fix this

[reelapeelin]

any ideas on how to fix this



Spray can of Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster...soak it down good coupla times a day for 2-3 day and start puttin' pressure on it...maybe tappin' w/ a hammer...no matter what else, it's GOTTA move ;) ...disconnect it from the motor before you start tappin' it...

[tsubaki]

Chances are like Reel says. The stiffness is most likely in the motor yoke tube. Given the age of the boat I would thouroghly clean the yoke tube. After spraying down the way Reel said:
Remove the linkage from the steering to the motor, paying attention to the washer locations.
Loosen and back off completely the nut for the steering to the motor on the starboard (drivers) side. If there is a grease bushing on the port side remove it.
Now try to turn the steering wheel, most likely the starboard side conection will seperate from the motor.
The steering linkage connection hole is easily deformed, use caution when banging on the tip to loosen it. Some times you can grab the shaft about 2 inches from the end with vice grips and rotate it to start loosening it up.
The most important thing is to clean thourghly and regrease with marine waterproof grease.
Cleaning the tube can be done with a long butterfly bit if severly contaminated.
Holler if this don't make sence.

[tsubaki]

Here's the steering removed from the tube, so you have some idea what you're looking at.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/tsubaki3/Picture069.jpg
Depending how the motor is mounted it may be a booger. In some instances the motor has to be unbolted from the transom to get enough clearance.

[mimibran9704]

I DO HAVE 4 MANUAL DOWNRIGGERS FOR SALE !!
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[reelapeelin]

Jason...how much ya gonna ask for those d'riggers?...

[mimibran9704]

80.00 for the 2 in the pics

[reelapeelin]

80.00 for the 2 in the pics



Balls, cables and all components included?...

[mimibran9704]

everything but the balls