The Arrival

[TunaHead]

I got a phone call from the boat hauler last night. My V-20 was traveling through Wyoming on it's way west. It should arrive here in Northen CA this evening. The hauler says it needs a good going over. It may not be the "ready to splash" boat I was looking for but by god it's MINE!!!!

I'll update with pictures tonight.

[C YENSEN]

sound a little excited there bud, hope she is everything you were looking for. ;)

[Airslot]

Congrats, in advance ;D

[msbhammer]

Not sure about what teh hauler said. That boat looked to be in excellent shape in all the pictures. You did Good Tuna on buying that V.
If you had a good hauler, he would be pulling over every few hundred miles and emailing you Pics. that you could forward to us. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :P

[msbhammer]

Does this mean we should be expecting Pics. sometime tonight. ;D

[TunaHead]

Yes sir. Pictures will be priority #2. Priority #1 is getting a cosmopolitan into the wife cuz she's still unhappy about this whole deal and now it'll be parked in the driveway.

[willy]

That may be a two cosmo night Tuna, trust me I have experience with these things :-/

And if she walks out to the boat and looks in and see's a little gift wrapped box sitting on the helm you might even get lucky ;)

[TunaHead]

Willy, you are a genius. I car pooled with her this morning so now I just gotta sneak out of work in time to get her something.

I suppose an Avet LX 2 speed reel would be the wrong direction to go for a gift though...

[Airslot]

It's something I would do, so yes, definately the wrong direction ;D

[Mulv80]

I'd buy her a smaller reel that way it won't hurt as bad when she hits you with it ;D

[TunaHead]

Good point. Penn 50 wide is definitely out.

[lumberslinger178]

good luck there tuna may you sunny days every trip out on the v ;D

[Airslot]

Hey, its not being delivered with a new Etec on it, is it? ;D

[TunaHead]

Naw... no Etec but it does have a 15 hp Evinrude 4 stroke (used) and new kicker bracket waiting for it.

I hope the cosmos work or the cuddy is comfortable.

[msbhammer]

Isit there yet. Passing the computer room now waiting.
Feel like handing out cigars. Cograds Brother. ;)

[lumberslinger178]

Hey, its not being delivered with a new Etec on it, is it? ;D

I;d be trackin him down like dawg the bounty hunter....lol >:(

[msbhammer]

Tuna, contact Franco, Maybe he can track your V from his Norad computer station. ;D

[Airslot]

I just figured if the bride was unhappy, may as well do it right, thats how I do it. ;D

[macojoe]

he making woopie tonight to make up for the boat!! And better perform the best he has ever!!

[msbhammer]

Somebody send Tuna some little blue pills for tonight. He will need them. ;D

[TunaHead]

Just before 6:00 on the left left coast. No sign of him yet. Janine is on the treadmill. I won't need to use it tonight because I'm pacing so much...

[phatdaddy]

It's hard to sleep knowing the wellcraft fairy is coming to see you. hope you enjoy it as much as my family has ours.

[C YENSEN]

any sign yet?

[msbhammer]

Should have arrived by now. No Pics. :'(
Wifey must be tossing his clothes out the bedroom window. ;D

[TunaHead]

Tuck it in boys. I called him a while ago and he won't be here until ~ 1:30 am east coast time. The camera is ready for whenever he arrives. I had a cosmo myself so I could sit still during dinner.

[msbhammer]

Damm, the driver must have stopped and took the V out for a spin. ;) ;D

[TunaHead]

He trusted his GPS for driving instructions. Apparently the most direct route is not the same as the shortest drive time. He's somewhere in the mountains that separate the coast from the central valley area of the state.

That can't be good for gas mileage.

[msbhammer]

So you working in the morning or calling in sick and waiting for the V to show up ?

[reelapeelin]

This is a HELLUVA thread 8) ...I might have to stay up ;) ...get answers to...

1-will the trucker make it

2-will Tuna switch wifey to Mojitos

3-what'll Tuna GIFT wifey with??

4-will Tuna survive the night

5-will new V-20-Widow seek her revenge

6-CAN a grown man sleep in the cuddy of a "V"?

For answers to these and other exciting questions, STAY TUNED!! ;D ;D ;D ...

[THEFERMANATOR]

This is a HELLUVA thread 8) ...I might have to stay up ;) ...get answers to...

1-will the trucker make it

2-will Tuna switch wifey to Mojitos

3-what'll Tuna GIFT wifey with??

4-will Tuna survive the night

5-will new V-20-Widow seek her revenge

6-CAN a grown man sleep in the cuddy of a "V"?

For answers to these and other exciting questions, STAY TUNED!! ;D ;D ;D ...
AS THE V TURNS
We should have our own soap opera here.

[TunaHead]

Wifey was gifted with a pair of silver and amethyst earings in a wrapped box next to her cosmo. They were well received. (I have often said that I am not smart enough to come up with the great ideas by I'm certainly smart enough to recognize 'em when they hit me over the head). Kudos to brother Willy for his sage assistance ;)

I'm not out of the doghouse but I won't be sleeping in the cuddy.

Reel, ya are tooooo funny.

[msbhammer]

Sitting here waiting and dozing off. Head keeps hitting my monitor. Is it hear yet. ;D

[msbhammer]

5 Am on the Right Coast Tuna. What did I miss ?? ???
You out washing and waxing the V. ;D

[reelapeelin]

It showed up and the wifey did 'im in :o ... nice try on the earrings, but not enough WOW Factor I guess ;) ;D ... Shoulda switched 'er to Mojitos sooner 8) ...

[willy]

Nah, he's good using the WillySan method. As long as the truck driver does his job Tuna will be a happy camper soon ;)

[C YENSEN]

well i guess Tuna passed out or got beaten up by his wife while waiting for the V. maybe she broke the camera? ;D

[Airslot]

Being the optimist that I am, I just figure he's out fishing ;D

[reelapeelin]

Being the optimist that I am, I just figure he's out fishing ;D



Slot...bet yer right!!...it's about 7 on Left Coast...sun just comin' up and he's pullin' away from the dock...only he better have that camera w/him ;) ...

[Blue_Runner]

Stay Tuna'ed!

[reelapeelin]

Stay Tuna'ed!



;D ;D ... a REEL cliffhanger http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/scared/scared0016.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[msbhammer]

Where ya at Tuna. ;D

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[TunaHead]

08:15
The hauler drove 18 hours yesterday and called it a day ~ 2 hours from my house. The boat was delivered just as I was leaving for work this morning. Despite this nd the fact that it would make me late for work... I took pictures. I'll post 'em at the lunch break.

I work in the medical department of the country jail and just now there is a row of guys in orange jumpsuits outside the exam room waiting for special probings.

[whalenkm]

Somebody send Tuna some little blue pills for tonight. He will need them. *;D


Hammer......I do happen to work at Pfizer. Unfortunately they don't have them at the company store!

[TunaHead]

Ok had few minutes of downtime. here are the pics I took this morning JUST FOR YOU GUYS.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s76/TunaHead101/P1070146.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s76/TunaHead101/P1070147.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s76/TunaHead101/P1070148.jpg

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[willy]

They are things of beauty aren't they. Hopefully all arrived safe and sound Tuna.
Hopefully my suggestion helped with your marital bliss.
Enjoy and be safe, the journey begins ;)

[TunaHead]

The only damage from the trip appears to be a loose left trailer fender where the bolts had rusted out.

[macojoe]

Congrats!!

[reelapeelin]

WAY TO GO, Tunahead!!...and yer still alive to tell the tale ;) ...indication your survival skills good ;D ... nice rig...you fixin' ta have a BLAST :o ... ;) ;D ;D ;D ...


Surprised Willy didn't suggest...go home tonite w/some kinda gift, just to let 'er know that even w/a new toy, you didn't stop thinkin' of HER ;) 8) ...invite her for a romantic :-* :-* boat ride ;) ... check it out on your own and make sure it's runnin' good...1st impressions and all ;D ... all this sounds like a marital-relations gig, but the bottom-line is Happy Boatin' ;D 8) ...

[TunaHead]

Actually I just emailed her to say that the guys are coming over after work for beer, pizza and a thorough boat assessment.

Your way probably would have been better...

I plan a good news/bad news update tomorrow after we give her a once over tonight. (Yes, with pics)

[msbhammer]

Congrads TUNA, you gonna start her up today after work ?, give her a bath. ;D
She looks like a sweet ride. Still wild how you bought a boat from the right side of the coast. You were totally determined Brother. ;) ;D

[lumberslinger178]

TUNA ....... BUY THE WIFEY A PFD AND UR IN LIKE FLYNN....THE PFD WILL SHOW U CARE ENOUGH FOR HER ;D ;D ;D ;D


CONGRATS ,,,,, LOOKS LIKE A SWEET V

[randlemanboater]

Hip Hip Horay for TH!!!

Nice boat dude!

I would leave the NJ registration on it for a while, when people ask, tell em in your best NJ accent, "I came tru da freekin Panama Canal, what the F@%$ do yous think"!

[macojoe]

I take my wife out only on bad days!! This way she hates it and never wants to go! ;)
And she leaves me alone cause she hates it! ;D

[lumberslinger178]

Hip Hip Horay for TH!!!

Nice boat dude! *

I would leave the NJ registration on it for a while, when people ask, tell em in your best NJ accent, "I came tru da freekin Panama Canal, what the F@%$ do yous think"!

LOL randleman u got it 1/2 rite thats only the ppl in north jersey....us guys from south jersey are normal

[C YENSEN]

woo hoo, safe and sound. looks like a beaut. congrats there TH. ;D

[Mac_Attack]

TH nice buy! Enjoy! Billy Mac ;D

[msbhammer]

Just woke up. Meds knocked me out for a few hours. What I miss. Or should I say "did anybody miss me" ;D
Tuna still handing out cigars. ;D ;D ;D

[lumberslinger178]

Just woke up. Meds knocked me out for a few hours. What I miss. Or should I say "did anybody miss me" ;D
Tuna still handing out cigars. *;D ;D ;D
we always miss u hammer would nt be a fourm with out ya :D

[charlie_the_tuna]

hey good for you.

use it in good health.

[reelapeelin]

Actually I just emailed her to say that the guys are coming over after work for beer, pizza and a thorough boat assessment.

Your way probably would have been better...

I plan a good news/bad news update tomorrow after we give her a once over tonight. (Yes, with pics)




Ooooo T'Head...you poop and fall back in DEEP DOOKEY :o ...





Slinger...my best friend from SOUTH Jersey...grew up on dairy farm 20 miles east of Philly... ;D ...

[parishht]

Hip Hip Horay for TH!!!

Nice boat dude! *

I would leave the NJ registration on it for a while, when people ask, tell em in your best NJ accent, "I came tru da freekin Panama Canal, what the F@%$ do yous think"!

You forgot to add,

now get in dis boat soes we can fits ya for ceeement choes.

[msbhammer]

What no more Pics. ???

[lumberslinger178]

Ooooo T'Head...you poop and fall back in DEEP DOOKEY :o ...





Slinger...my best friend from SOUTH Jersey...grew up on dairy farm 20 miles east of Philly... ;D ...
what part of south jersey.... I lived on pennsauken for a period that was 5 min from philly just at the bottom of the betsy ross bridge

[TunaHead]

The good the bad and the ugly...

The good news is that the hull/transom are sound. The Yamaha 150 V6 runs well and started up quickly and the trim works.

The bad news is that the boat has been neglected and in addition shows alot of the usual age related problems that come with a 20 year old salt water exposed craft. I didn't post yesterday cuz I spent all my spare time searching through the archives and reviewing the gallery photos (esp the before and after pics).

1) I want to replace the rod boxes (actually there is only one in there now). Looks like I can get those from Flounder Pounder without putting too big a bite on the budget. Any other good marine surplus dealers you can recommend?

2) The deck is solid but the hatch over the gas tank is soft. Any ideas? I opened the access hatch and the tank is metal. I can see crud accumulated on top of the tank. Any way to know if this is in good shape without pulling it out?

3) Bilge, livewell and raw water washdown pumps are not working. Neither are the running lights. I suspect this is a power issue and not that every one of these items is shot. It'll just take a little time to sort out.

4) The boat has the usual swiss cheese problems on the dash and gunwales that I see in a lot of the "before" pictures in the gallery. Whats the best material for filling these?

Overall I am very pleased. I've got the boat I wanted!

By the way... her name is Slainte (pronounced slawntcha) It's a gaelic drinking toast that's the equivalent of "Cheers".

TunaHead

[parishht]

Don't forget to do the renaming ceremony.
Unless your like me and just paste the new name over the old.

But, I have very good friends from the isle of Lesbos,
which I know has alot do with me and Poseidon
having something in common.

You have to keep him happy:

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[regidog]

Hey Tuna use starboard on the cover you'll never need to maintain again. Alot guys use on here its pricey but low maintanence.

[willy]

On the fuel tank you can go a few ways, one drain into 55 gallon drum, and put in fresh fuel, get a local recommendation for your area about a tank cleaning agent and put it in with a few gallons of fresh gas hook that bad boy up and take it for an extended ride on the trailer stopping and going so the cleaner get sloshed around and drain again into separate container.
If it is real cruddy what I would do is find your local tank cleaner facility and pay them to give it a full cleaning, they will drain, use special solution under pressure and clean, drain again and filter your old gas and put back in. Buy a few fuel filters and be prepared to change them for the first few times you take it out.
Electrcal wise it sounds like a follow that line time, trace the runs, label them with marked tape pull all fuses and inspect, often it is in line fuses that get you. They are not very moisture resistant. Most accessories go to a common ground connection block under the console and often it is the ground wire that is corroded or disconnected and causing a problem. I hate wiring, always was a pain in the arse to me.
There is a good how to post concerning doing the tank covers over on this site, fellow did a nice job. Did not look to bad for a do it yourselfer and a good first fiberglass project to do. It is removed and open and easy to see.

[macojoe]

1. Rod boxes, FP is the place to go, so you good there.

2. That is a problem that all have! It has been fixed here many times and there is a couple of threads about it, Easy fix!

Gas tank can be pressure tested in place, But I have never done it, again not hard, unless it leaks, then we have done that here also! Harder fix buy very do able !!

3. Sounds like you are going to do what we have all done, REWIRE! You can do it, but just have to go slow, and tag everything as you go.

4 Dash can be replaced with 1/4 starboard, in most cases you can go to your local mariner (I Did) and they will let you go to there scrap pile, I got enough for my dash for $10.

As for small screw or bolt holes, I used Formula 27, filled every thing nice!

Sounds like you have some work ahead of you, but its all perrty stright forward!!
I have had my boat since 1998, and there has not been one year that I have not fixed something!! Some cause i needed to, and stuff that I just wanted to do.

Good Luck, start with one project at a time, you will have the boat a long time! Enjoy it!! What you don't fix this year will be there next year!

[msbhammer]

Tuna, sorry to hear that your V needs a little work. I always liked that V alot when it was for sale. Looked just as nice as Willys V. Hopefully with a little elbow greese she will be fine. ;)

[parishht]

Tuna, sounds like you are in the same V as the rest of us,
I don't think any of will ever be completely done with our V's,

It is a labor of luv and each time something goes as planned or actually works,

you stand beside the V and do a dance like this:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/fishbone.gif

[TunaHead]

parishht were you looking over the fence when the V pulled into my yard? It's uncanny how you knew what I was doing. Sadly the hauler thought I was giving him instructions on where to back the trailer. Took a while to get it in the right place...

[msbhammer]

So how is the wifey dealing with the V. ;D

[parishht]

I'll bet is was one of two things,

1 -

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/blowing-kisses2.gif


2 -

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/takethat.gif

[TunaHead]

Actually better than I expected. It's amazing what a little extra attention and cuddle time on the couch will do. I'm really pushing the envelope though cuz I'm about to pull the trigger on a GPS/fishfinder combo on Ebay (Garmin 178C).

I emailed her about it a few minutes ago and here was her reply:
"‘OK. Seems like the best deal to me. (as if my opinion matters in this, but awfully sweet of you to pretend). "

I stopped reading at "OK".

[yankiwi]

Good stuff Tunahead ;D

I am glad you got her across the continent in one piece...

A little fix up here and there and you will have a great boat.

[msbhammer]

Stopped reading after OK. LOL !!! ;) ;D

[lumberslinger178]

tuna we want some more pics ...... we need updating brother!!!

[reelapeelin]

OK...went back and looked at pics...remove all gauges, wiring to fuse-box and old plastic dash...dispatch all to dumpster quickly...

DECIDE what and all gauges, gang switches, etc you want to put IN your new dash...lay 'em out on a towel or somethin' in the general way ya wannem in the boat...easy to change mind in this stage...

take jig-saw and REMOVE all fiberglass that WAS behind ol' black plastic, LEAVING a 3'4" lip all around perimeter, to which you will attach new dash material...


Some guys have had GREAT results from BACK-painting plexiglass and installing gauges, etc...others have used Starboard...you leanin' one way or another?...

[TunaHead]

Reel, I spent some time alone with her tonight. *The V20 that is. *I need to rant a little. *Here as nearly as I can recall is my exact phone phone conversation with "Mark" the former owner...

Mark: The previous owner crossed the batteries and fried out the electronics. *I am an electrician and have installed 2 new wiring harnesses.
Me: Oooohh Aaaaahhh!!!!
Mark: Yup, Everything is good to go....
Me: Oooohh Aaaaahhh!!!

What I find is the biggest birds nest of crap mismatched plastic coated copper I've ever seen. *Oh... I discovered why the pumps don't work. *The wires to them have been cut. *(A small detail commonly over looked even by competent electricians) Hooked up the raw water washdown pump directly to the battery and she spins like a top.

You advice is well taken. *All of the wiring will be replaced. *What the hell... this way if I see smoke when I turn on the bilge pump I have no one to blame but myself. *My goal for now is to make her safe and sea worthy for this season. *Next winter she'll be put in the garage and the real work starts.

Don't get me wrong. *I still love the boat. *Just blame myself for being misled. *Every problem I have found is fixable.

[Bygracealone]

Tuna,

It'll be okay. *I experienced something very similar when I bought my V. *I traveled all the way from DC down to where Franco lives in FL to pick her up. *I bought her off of Ebay. *Talked to the owner, everything sounded great. *I had to do the whole trip in like two days, so timing was tight. *After driving for Lord knows how long, I get there and the tires on the trailer are cracked along the sidewalls even though I was assured everything was "good to go" for the long trip. *The trailer lights were fried too. *The boat was advertised as an 88, but the paperwork showed 86. *The list goes on and on (and it got longer after I got her home and inspected her more closely). *Well, after traveling all that way, I wasn't about to come home empty handed, so I bought it anyway. *At the end of the day, I'm glad I did. *I've done a bit of work to her and there's much more to do. *But as the guys have said before, this is a labor of love. *It's not an investment, it's a hobby. *It's gonna cost you more than you ever could have guessed. *BUT (and I'm still waiting for this part myself, but I trust the testimony of the others on this list) it's all worth it when you're out on the water on your very own V20. *

You'll be okay buddy. *Take a deep breath, investigate, make your list, and get to work... *

Hang in there. ;)

[rb437]

I suspect I was more fortunate than most. My V 20 was in good shape when I bought her. I bought her from a guy down the street, so I was able to look her over good and I was able to sea trial my boat on a rough day before I bought her. The only thing that I had to fix was the hatch over the gas tank. Otherwise I've been running her just as I bought her. I've made a few minor mods but she is for the most part just like I bought her. The down side? I bet I paid more than you did to get her. Like been said this is a hobby and it's gonna cost something. Pay now or pay later, either way you'll pay. The key is you got a great boat and your wife hasn't thrown you out. Now the fun begins!!!
Congrats and enjoy

[willy]

Tuna its standard crapola you run into when you buy anything used. Distance just adds to the questions. Plus your opinion of what is OK or acceptable can be completly different from the guy you are buying it from. Some people have no real pride in what they own, I've found for my purchases over the years that one of the key things I look for is the fellow who is torn about even selling her because he really loves the boat or is so proud of his work/maintenance of her.
I'm 52 years old and I just counted that I have had nine boats over the years, all used, and each one had one or more major issue, or a combination of major and minors.
But I enjoyed working on each, learned something from them all and in the end would not have really changed much.
BGrace is right on the money with his comments, his experience common.
Take stock in what you have, most times its best to lay the boat out in immediate must do's, for safety of you and yours, reliabilty on the water and pure functionality to pursue your interests.
Then lay out some improvements you need or want to make, usually these are some comfort items and cosmetic improvements.
If your hull is solid, floors and transom good you are ahead of the game. Wiring from the factory was not very good on these Wellcrafts to begin with and twenty some years of fiddiling and repairing and adding equipment by various "experts" usually results in a conditon that looks like a bowl of spaghetti.
You'll sort it out and you will repair it to the level that makes you happy and in the end you will be cruising the left coast with those great sunsets, maybe with the wife and a couple of cosmos or a couple of rods trolling out the back. Either way smile and enjoy the ride.

[reelapeelin]

Tuna...yer gonna work thru all the issues, electrical and others, then you'll get to use and enjoy it 8) ... I put all new gauges, switch panels, fuse panels and electronics in new when I got mine and have never regretted it ... ;) ... it's like the man who ate the elephant...one bite at the time ;) ;D ...


Anything specific, just ask...we'll help all we can...that's the power of this board 8) ...

[macojoe]

Just throw it away!! But wait till I am there to catch it!! ;D

I bought my boat for $1800, no outdrive, $1500 to find one and have rebuilt.

Year 2, outdrive frozen solid cause the guy that rebuilt it did not put a new yok and it wore the seal and allowed water in, I to lazy did not change lower unit iol in the fall, so rusted soild, another $600
Same season, The head rotted thur and had to be replaced, Bought used motor for patrs took head and replaced mine.

Year 3, started season putting new manifold and riser, $900, then after 2 weeks the oil pan rotted thur, Pulled motor and swaped pan's with the parts motor.
2 weeks later the engin coupler blows and have to remove the engin again $300
Then the gimble bracket breaks and cost me $600 more.

Year 4, head gasket went, oil and water mixing all season, I know cared!! Just kept adding oil and made it thur another season.

Year 5, pulled motor converted to bracket, added outboard,

After that I had 3 years no problmes!! ;D Then last season blew the motor. Well that was it I had no money and was selling out!
But everyone here helped me get another motor!! ;D ;D

But thats a huge story of its own!!

And this was a short version!! i figure I have a 1975 (32 year old) boat that has cost me some $14,000 that I will never see again, and I have used my boat every year, during all the problems!

The problems will never end, but what you learn is priceless!! In the end you will have a boat that you no every bolt, wire, crack, hicup, and you will be a beter person for it!!

[lumberslinger178]

here here brother ::)

[msbhammer]

TUNA, trust me brother, the guy who sold me my V should have been thrown in JAIL. But at the same time, I'm happy I have her. ;D, except when I am trying to paint. Did I tell ya, I HATE PAINTING !!! >:( ;D

[regidog]

Tuna,

I had a similar problem buying a boat based on someones opinion of sound with no problems. Needed to replace transom, stringers, floor, and a ton of hull chips, and mechanics were not trustworthy to go in the ocean. I made the decision that the investment into the hull was too much. Sold the parts of the boat so I broke even or close. Found another v20 and I'm working the kinks out of that one right now, but am happy I went this route. Time for me is too tight, I want to fish in my V!!! I wish you luck

[TunaHead]

Thanks guys. *Really, I'm already in love with this boat. *Took her to the car wash today and powerwashed all the road grime and scent of the former owner. *Afterwards I drove her over to my local tackle store and showed her off to the guys who run the place.

Tomorrow light rain is predicted. *I just went out, put the boat cover on and whispered nice things into her scuppers. *Tuesday the kicker and bracket get mounted and the main engine gets a thorough going over.

The other problems... well I just blame it all on you guys. *It YOUR FAULT for getting me all excited about V's in the first place *;)

I create a gallery a post pics of the progress.

[msbhammer]

All waiting for your Gallery. ;)

[whalenkm]

Tuna its standard crapola you run into when you buy anything used. Distance just adds to the questions. Plus your opinion of what is OK or acceptable can be completly different from the guy you are buying it from. Some people have no real pride in what they own, I've found for my purchases over the years that one of the key things I look for is the fellow who is torn about even selling her because he really loves the boat or is so proud of his work/maintenance of her.



The guy I bought my V from was nearly bawling when I drove away. ;D

Willy.....I am thinking of trying my hand at some wiring....nothing major but wanting to clean up everything behind the helm. Sticking the new horn on got me one that idea......my wife says I'm anal retentive (I hesitate to use that expression on this board :) ) and I suppose she's right. I'll be sure to have the camera handy when I get around to it. Right now I just want to splash down and go fishing!!!!!

[msbhammer]

Wifey grinns whenever I say that word. LOL ;D ;D ;D ;D

[willy]

I wasn't crying, you got any 8x10 color glossies with names and dates of that on the back, if not I deny it. Grown men don't cry over such things for pete's sake :'(

[macojoe]

anal retentive

Hammers ears stood up on that one!! ;D

[msbhammer]

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ::) ::)