Went For A Ride

[randlemanboater]

Saturday my family and I took the new to us V-20 out for a little ride. The ocean was slick and we saw probably 50 bottle nose dolphins chasing bait and a sea turtle.

We also caught and released some small black bass. (The wife said she was going out for dinner, throw em back.)

I am very pleased with my new boat.

We stopped at Capt. Pete's for a soda.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0064-4.jpg


Then we rode all the way around Holden Beach, left out of Lockwood's Folly Inlet and came back in Shalotte Inlet. Like I said, the ocean was slick.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0066-4.jpg



About a mile off of the beach.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0067-4.jpg

A small sea turtle was sunning.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0073-4.jpg

We tried to take pics of the dolphins, but all we got was the splash after they went back down.



Who says the cabin on a V-20 won't sleep 3?

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0085-2.jpg

They slept for an hour.


Later we ran about 4 miles out and caught and released about 20 black bass just for fun.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0095-3.jpg

[randlemanboater]

Saturday my family and I took the new to us V-20 out for a little ride. The ocean was slick and we saw probably 50 bottle nose dolphins chasing bait and a sea turtle.

We also caught and released some small black bass. (The wife said she was going out for dinner, throw em back.)

I am very pleased with my new boat.

We stopped at Capt. Pete's for a soda.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0064-4.jpg


Then we rode all the way around Holden Beach, left out of Lockwood's Folly Inlet and came back in Shalotte Inlet. Like I said, the ocean was slick.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0066-4.jpg



About a mile off of the beach.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0067-4.jpg

A small sea turtle was sunning.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0073-4.jpg

We tried to take pics of the dolphins, but all we got was the splash after they went back down.



Who says the cabin on a V-20 won't sleep 3?

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0085-2.jpg

They slept for an hour.


Later we ran about 4 miles out and caught and released about 20 black bass just for fun.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0095-3.jpg

[THEFERMANATOR]

I bet the JOHNZUKI on the V gets some good milage. When I ran mine(before I seen the transom isuues), the 1.6 SEA-DRIVE GULPED fuel to the tune of around 12 GPH @ 3800 RPM's :o.

[THEFERMANATOR]

I bet the JOHNZUKI on the V gets some good milage. When I ran mine(before I seen the transom isuues), the 1.6 SEA-DRIVE GULPED fuel to the tune of around 12 GPH @ 3800 RPM's :o.

[phatdaddy]

great shot of the cabin, that's the main reason we got rid of a center console and got a cuddy. enjoy what ya got, they grow up fast.....

[phatdaddy]

great shot of the cabin, that's the main reason we got rid of a center console and got a cuddy. enjoy what ya got, they grow up fast.....

[msbhammer]

Randleman, They are some great Family shots. Thats what it's all about. Glad everyone is enjoying the V. ;D

[msbhammer]

Randleman, They are some great Family shots. Thats what it's all about. Glad everyone is enjoying the V. ;D

[randlemanboater]

I bet the JOHNZUKI on the V gets some good milage. When I ran mine(before I seen the transom isuues), the 1.6 SEA-DRIVE GULPED fuel to the tune of around 12 GPH @ 3800 RPM's :o.


I ran about 40 miles total and I used about 7 gal. ;D

Top speed was 35 mph with 25 gal gas, 2 adults, 3 kids, and a big lunch box on board, but I was turning about 400 rpm too many, looks like I could use a 20 pitch prop. (Assuming this tach is right) But with this prop the V shoots out of the hole.

[randlemanboater]

I bet the JOHNZUKI on the V gets some good milage. When I ran mine(before I seen the transom isuues), the 1.6 SEA-DRIVE GULPED fuel to the tune of around 12 GPH @ 3800 RPM's :o.


I ran about 40 miles total and I used about 7 gal. ;D

Top speed was 35 mph with 25 gal gas, 2 adults, 3 kids, and a big lunch box on board, but I was turning about 400 rpm too many, looks like I could use a 20 pitch prop. (Assuming this tach is right) But with this prop the V shoots out of the hole.

[macojoe]

All looks great!!

If there was no pic, I would say you lie about 3 sleeping in there!
But I will tell you there is no roomm but for one of me!!

[macojoe]

All looks great!!

If there was no pic, I would say you lie about 3 sleeping in there!
But I will tell you there is no roomm but for one of me!!

[parishht]

Looks like a great day Randle, enjoy the little ones as long as you can.

MJ, I know what you mean, I can barely sit in my cuddy to
make repairs and stow gear.
Then again, maybe if I clean out some of the $hit I got in there...

[parishht]

Looks like a great day Randle, enjoy the little ones as long as you can.

MJ, I know what you mean, I can barely sit in my cuddy to
make repairs and stow gear.
Then again, maybe if I clean out some of the $hit I got in there...

[willy]

Nice Randle very nice. Those smooth days are a God Send, nice family brother ;)

[willy]

Nice Randle very nice. Those smooth days are a God Send, nice family brother ;)

[C YENSEN]

glad you got out and enjoyed the new V ;D

[C YENSEN]

glad you got out and enjoyed the new V ;D

[Blue_Runner]

RB great pics. I will be at the beach next weekend and I'll put together a similar report ;)

The newer hulls have bigger cuddy's than the older ones. My V-21 has more head room and leg room.

[Blue_Runner]

RB great pics. I will be at the beach next weekend and I'll put together a similar report ;)

The newer hulls have bigger cuddy's than the older ones. My V-21 has more head room and leg room.

[Kajun]

can't beat a day like that...great pics!

[Kajun]

can't beat a day like that...great pics!

[Mac_Attack]

RB take was great. Enjoy them young ones while they want to go. Mine are 25 & 21 and only make it to the cottage 2-3 times a summer. You had fun! Billy Mac ;D

[Mac_Attack]

RB take was great. Enjoy them young ones while they want to go. Mine are 25 & 21 and only make it to the cottage 2-3 times a summer. You had fun! Billy Mac ;D

[Franco]

GREAT DAYs!!!!!

[Franco]

GREAT DAYs!!!!!

[lumberslinger178]

good times had by all iam sure ;D

[lumberslinger178]

good times had by all iam sure ;D

[frayed_knot]

Wow! Very nice pics bro. I can't wait to splash mine. My 8 year old daughter keeps asking if the boat is fixed. She will be the second one to get a ride, I gotta break-in the new gearbox first ;)

[frayed_knot]

Wow! Very nice pics bro. I can't wait to splash mine. My 8 year old daughter keeps asking if the boat is fixed. She will be the second one to get a ride, I gotta break-in the new gearbox first ;)

[randlemanboater]

It was really a great time. The CEO liked the new boat, she was even asking me how much a new paint job would cost and told me to get a new trailer cause the one with holes in the fenders is ugly.

I left the house on Friday with a fairly short "todo" list, by the time I drove home Sunday the list was a whole page again.

Cushions for the cabin, in line scuppers, fat boy helm seat, etc.....

[randlemanboater]

It was really a great time. The CEO liked the new boat, she was even asking me how much a new paint job would cost and told me to get a new trailer cause the one with holes in the fenders is ugly.

I left the house on Friday with a fairly short "todo" list, by the time I drove home Sunday the list was a whole page again.

Cushions for the cabin, in line scuppers, fat boy helm seat, etc.....

[THEFERMANATOR]

I ran about 40 miles total and I used about 7 gal. *;D

Top speed was 35 mph with 25 gal gas, 2 adults, 3 kids, and a big lunch box on board, but I was turning about 400 rpm too many, looks like I could use a 20 pitch prop. (Assuming this tach is right) *But with this prop the V shoots out of the hole.
I would reccomend having your current prop repitched. I've had excellent luck with having props repitched to higher pitchs(not so good of luck with decreasing though). Or you could have them put some cup in the blade, but ALUMINUM(ESPESCIALLY SUZUKI'S) tends to not hold a cup for long.

I've had my fair share of prop work done in my day, I like fishing the flats in 2' of water or less.

[THEFERMANATOR]

I ran about 40 miles total and I used about 7 gal. *;D

Top speed was 35 mph with 25 gal gas, 2 adults, 3 kids, and a big lunch box on board, but I was turning about 400 rpm too many, looks like I could use a 20 pitch prop. (Assuming this tach is right) *But with this prop the V shoots out of the hole.
I would reccomend having your current prop repitched. I've had excellent luck with having props repitched to higher pitchs(not so good of luck with decreasing though). Or you could have them put some cup in the blade, but ALUMINUM(ESPESCIALLY SUZUKI'S) tends to not hold a cup for long.

I've had my fair share of prop work done in my day, I like fishing the flats in 2' of water or less.

[randlemanboater]

I priced some SS props and some 4 blade aluminuminum today, I wont be buying a new SS, thats fer sher.

The kid at the parts counter seemed to talk a good game, but he suggested that if I go to more pitch that I decrease the diameter of the prop, seems to me, that would defeat the purpose.

[randlemanboater]

I priced some SS props and some 4 blade aluminuminum today, I wont be buying a new SS, thats fer sher.

The kid at the parts counter seemed to talk a good game, but he suggested that if I go to more pitch that I decrease the diameter of the prop, seems to me, that would defeat the purpose.

[spareparts]

I still have that 19 Pitch laser II, what hud diameter does your Johnsuki have? V6 size or V4 siize?

[spareparts]

I still have that 19 Pitch laser II, what hud diameter does your Johnsuki have? V6 size or V4 siize?

[randlemanboater]

I still have that 19 Pitch laser II, what hud diameter does your Johnsuki have? V6 size or V4 siize?


It seems from what I can find that you have to use a prop specific to a Johnson/Suzuki 4 stroke even specific down to 60 hp to 140 hp.. *It has 15 splines and it looks to be slightly less than 4 inches accross at the front of the prop (not the end where the exhaust comes out, it is about 4 1/4 ")

[randlemanboater]

I still have that 19 Pitch laser II, what hud diameter does your Johnsuki have? V6 size or V4 siize?


It seems from what I can find that you have to use a prop specific to a Johnson/Suzuki 4 stroke even specific down to 60 hp to 140 hp.. *It has 15 splines and it looks to be slightly less than 4 inches accross at the front of the prop (not the end where the exhaust comes out, it is about 4 1/4 ")

[THEFERMANATOR]

The JOHNZUKI uses a V4 gearcase style prop(4" not the 4.5" V6), but I guess it uses a V6 prop shaft. Have you tryed a prop shop yet? I know these guys aint local to you, but they have done me right through the years, and are reasonable.

http://www.acbprop.com/

There also GENERAL PROPELLER down here, they do most of the rebuilds for most major shops(but ADMIRAL does more rebuilding, and repitching).

http://www.gpcprop.com/

ON EDIT: I looked up the 140 in my MICHIGAN WHEEL catalog and you can use a B series XHS prop with a 126 adapter and have a wide array of different props to choose from.

[THEFERMANATOR]

The JOHNZUKI uses a V4 gearcase style prop(4" not the 4.5" V6), but I guess it uses a V6 prop shaft. Have you tryed a prop shop yet? I know these guys aint local to you, but they have done me right through the years, and are reasonable.

http://www.acbprop.com/

There also GENERAL PROPELLER down here, they do most of the rebuilds for most major shops(but ADMIRAL does more rebuilding, and repitching).

http://www.gpcprop.com/

ON EDIT: I looked up the 140 in my MICHIGAN WHEEL catalog and you can use a B series XHS prop with a 126 adapter and have a wide array of different props to choose from.

[randlemanboater]

All I've done so far is stop at a dealer and ask prices for ones that fit.

I think I will keep the one I have like it is as a spare and to use when the kids start waterskiing.

Since this one works ok, I am in no rush.

[randlemanboater]

All I've done so far is stop at a dealer and ask prices for ones that fit.

I think I will keep the one I have like it is as a spare and to use when the kids start waterskiing.

Since this one works ok, I am in no rush.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Speaking from personal experience here, SUZUKI props SUCK!!!! Go with an aftermarket MICHIGAN WHEEL, there much more reasonably priced and made from much better materials.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Speaking from personal experience here, SUZUKI props SUCK!!!! Go with an aftermarket MICHIGAN WHEEL, there much more reasonably priced and made from much better materials.

[spareparts]

the prop i have uses the interchangable hub, i'll see if there is a hub kit to fit yours

[spareparts]

the prop i have uses the interchangable hub, i'll see if there is a hub kit to fit yours

[reelapeelin]

Great 1st SPLASH RANDLEMAN!! 8) ... YA'LL REELY lucked up w/ that slick sea...by the time I got mine in on Mon, it was too rough to run out all week, so we stayed in the ditch...lotsa of fun anyway...pix to come.

[reelapeelin]

Great 1st SPLASH RANDLEMAN!! 8) ... YA'LL REELY lucked up w/ that slick sea...by the time I got mine in on Mon, it was too rough to run out all week, so we stayed in the ditch...lotsa of fun anyway...pix to come.

[randlemanboater]

You shoulda stayed, I am going back Sunday after church. Staying through Thursday, maybe Friday.

[randlemanboater]

You shoulda stayed, I am going back Sunday after church. Staying through Thursday, maybe Friday.

[randlemanboater]

You shoulda stayed, I am going back Sunday after church. *Staying through Thursday, maybe Friday.
Gotta go finish loading up and get to church, I'll talk to yall in a while.

[randlemanboater]

You shoulda stayed, I am going back Sunday after church. *Staying through Thursday, maybe Friday.
Gotta go finish loading up and get to church, I'll talk to yall in a while.

[reelapeelin]

Randleman OUT!!...have fun, Bro... 8) ...

[reelapeelin]

Randleman OUT!!...have fun, Bro... 8) ...

[randlemanboater]

We made it down and back safe and sound.

The weather was not the best, but not bad for April. Monday it was cold and cloudy so I put the V in the water and went to work replacing the keel rollers and many rusted bolts holding on the bunks.

I suggest to anyone that has to replace this stuff on a saltwater used trailer, spend 50 bucks and get a cheep "saws all", it made easy work of getting the old stuff off.

Tuesday was sunny and windless (although still chilly) in the morning so we went fishing. We caught a boatload of Black Sea Bass, most were 11 "s, the new law says they have to be 12 "s to keep. We did get enough for a meal.

Calm waters on the way out.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0072-4.jpg


Summer with a keeper!

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0075-1.jpg

By the afternoon the wind picked up and the seas built to around 3' with an occasional 4'er thrown in for fun but the V handled it great.

Wednesday it rained so we went to the Fort Fisher Aquarium via the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry.


http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0079-2.jpg

Then we had birthday cake for the old man.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0083-2.jpg

Thursday it was 80 and sunny but the wind was blowing 20 -30 kts. We went to the beach for an hour but quickly tired of the constant sandblast.

Then it was pack it up and ride back home.

[randlemanboater]

We made it down and back safe and sound.

The weather was not the best, but not bad for April. Monday it was cold and cloudy so I put the V in the water and went to work replacing the keel rollers and many rusted bolts holding on the bunks.

I suggest to anyone that has to replace this stuff on a saltwater used trailer, spend 50 bucks and get a cheep "saws all", it made easy work of getting the old stuff off.

Tuesday was sunny and windless (although still chilly) in the morning so we went fishing. We caught a boatload of Black Sea Bass, most were 11 "s, the new law says they have to be 12 "s to keep. We did get enough for a meal.

Calm waters on the way out.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0072-4.jpg


Summer with a keeper!

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0075-1.jpg

By the afternoon the wind picked up and the seas built to around 3' with an occasional 4'er thrown in for fun but the V handled it great.

Wednesday it rained so we went to the Fort Fisher Aquarium via the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry.


http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0079-2.jpg

Then we had birthday cake for the old man.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0083-2.jpg

Thursday it was 80 and sunny but the wind was blowing 20 -30 kts. We went to the beach for an hour but quickly tired of the constant sandblast.

Then it was pack it up and ride back home.

[Airslot]

NIce pics, nice post. Glad y'all had a great trip. By the looks of the cake, better watch it...we've got a few firefighters on here now ;D

[Airslot]

NIce pics, nice post. Glad y'all had a great trip. By the looks of the cake, better watch it...we've got a few firefighters on here now ;D

[lumberslinger178]

happy birthday randleman ....looks like alot of candles tho ;D

[lumberslinger178]

happy birthday randleman ....looks like alot of candles tho ;D

[reelapeelin]

That ol' guy sittin' behind the birthday cake doesn't look like he needs a "Fat-Boy" seat to me ;D ...

[reelapeelin]

That ol' guy sittin' behind the birthday cake doesn't look like he needs a "Fat-Boy" seat to me ;D ...

[randlemanboater]

That ol' guy sittin' behind the birthday cake doesn't look like he needs a "Fat-Boy" seat to me *;D ...


Looks can be deceiving. I tried out several chairs @ West Marine and Boaters World while in Wilmington, the Wise Ladderback was almost wide enough, I think it will work if I bend the arms out a little.

[randlemanboater]

That ol' guy sittin' behind the birthday cake doesn't look like he needs a "Fat-Boy" seat to me *;D ...


Looks can be deceiving. I tried out several chairs @ West Marine and Boaters World while in Wilmington, the Wise Ladderback was almost wide enough, I think it will work if I bend the arms out a little.

[randlemanboater]

happy birthday randleman ....looks like alot of candles tho ;D




There was a good bit of heat comming off them.

You are only as old as you act, I'm about 12.

[randlemanboater]

happy birthday randleman ....looks like alot of candles tho ;D




There was a good bit of heat comming off them.

You are only as old as you act, I'm about 12.

[msbhammer]

HEY !!, how in the world did I miss the retirement cake...oops I meant Birthday Cake. *;D ;D ;D
Happy Birthday Brother. *;)

[msbhammer]

HEY !!, how in the world did I miss the retirement cake...oops I meant Birthday Cake. *;D ;D ;D
Happy Birthday Brother. *;)

[reelapeelin]

Didja see all the flames on toppa that cake :o ... somebody call FireAttack, QUICK!! ... ;D ;D ;D ...

[reelapeelin]

Didja see all the flames on toppa that cake :o ... somebody call FireAttack, QUICK!! ... ;D ;D ;D ...

[fireattackvdf335]

Looks safe to me...ya got a bottle of extinguishing agent (agua) right there within arms reach! Plus I see someone has a fire/rescue shirt on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

[fireattackvdf335]

Looks safe to me...ya got a bottle of extinguishing agent (agua) right there within arms reach! Plus I see someone has a fire/rescue shirt on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

[reelapeelin]

Looks safe to me...ya got a bottle of extinguishing agent (agua) right there within arms reach! Plus I see someone has a fire/rescue shirt on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!



Hey Fire!!...been some nice "Vs" thru the mill here lately... 8) ...

[reelapeelin]

Looks safe to me...ya got a bottle of extinguishing agent (agua) right there within arms reach! Plus I see someone has a fire/rescue shirt on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!



Hey Fire!!...been some nice "Vs" thru the mill here lately... 8) ...

[chumbucket]

Yeah. Like this one. ;)

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=for_sale;action=display;num=1176589 459

That's a good deal right there.

[chumbucket]

Yeah. Like this one. ;)

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=for_sale;action=display;num=1176589 459

That's a good deal right there.

[reelapeelin]

Yup...that's a one I's a thinnin' 'bout!! ;) ...

[reelapeelin]

Yup...that's a one I's a thinnin' 'bout!! ;) ...

[fireattackvdf335]

You are right, there certainly have been! I got my heart set on a CC with an outboard (I think.) Gets me thinkin though...

Now about the price on the one with the Etec on NCWaterman. That year hull is not self-bailing, is it?

[fireattackvdf335]

You are right, there certainly have been! I got my heart set on a CC with an outboard (I think.) Gets me thinkin though...

Now about the price on the one with the Etec on NCWaterman. That year hull is not self-bailing, is it?

[reelapeelin]

Nope, but w/that full transom and a coupla well-placed bilge-pumps, I wouldn't let it slow me down on that particular boat ;) ...


WAIT...check that...'78 may have been the 1st year they raised the deck for self-bailin' on a CC...any ideas, Guys??...

[reelapeelin]

Nope, but w/that full transom and a coupla well-placed bilge-pumps, I wouldn't let it slow me down on that particular boat ;) ...


WAIT...check that...'78 may have been the 1st year they raised the deck for self-bailin' on a CC...any ideas, Guys??...

[randlemanboater]

Looks safe to me...ya got a bottle of extinguishing agent (agua) right there within arms reach! *Plus I see someone has a fire/rescue shirt on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!


I was able to put out the fire with one breath, and I didn't even need oxygen afterward.

Fire, this is whats on my shirt.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0060-4.jpg

My wife came up with a "Hero's" theme summer bible school for our church the year after 9-11. Someone found these shirts and we got them for all the leaders/teachers.

[randlemanboater]

Looks safe to me...ya got a bottle of extinguishing agent (agua) right there within arms reach! *Plus I see someone has a fire/rescue shirt on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!


I was able to put out the fire with one breath, and I didn't even need oxygen afterward.

Fire, this is whats on my shirt.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0060-4.jpg

My wife came up with a "Hero's" theme summer bible school for our church the year after 9-11. Someone found these shirts and we got them for all the leaders/teachers.

[fireattackvdf335]

Randle: OK, I get it...nice to think of the brothers up North with the shirts. A good cause too. There was a funeral here for a local Deputy LODD and an officer from NY showed up to pay his respects. It seems they are doing this as a gesture of thanks for the support they got from all over the country after 9-11. Pretty classy in my book.

I'm glad the "fire" on the cake didn't get out of control!

[fireattackvdf335]

Randle: OK, I get it...nice to think of the brothers up North with the shirts. A good cause too. There was a funeral here for a local Deputy LODD and an officer from NY showed up to pay his respects. It seems they are doing this as a gesture of thanks for the support they got from all over the country after 9-11. Pretty classy in my book.

I'm glad the "fire" on the cake didn't get out of control!

[reelapeelin]

Looked 3 Alarm in the pic!! :o ...

[reelapeelin]

Looked 3 Alarm in the pic!! :o ...