Mission Accomplished

[randlemanboater]

I left Randleman, the town at 0800 and returned @ 2000 with a V-20.

There is plenty to tell, and I got pic's too HAMMER.

I got to Ocean Isle around noon, the seller said he would be there around 1230 so I started checking over the boat. It was as described and I was pleased.

Seller arrived with a jump start box so we could tilt up the motor, cranking batt was DEAD. Got that done, hooked the trailer to the Pilot no prob, but the trailer light pigtail was too short to reach the Pilot. No big deal, I'll fix that before I head back.

Go to the ramp, a really nice southern ramp, back down and give her a try using the jump box, just not enough juice. I asked when was the last time she was cranked, he said it had been about a year or so.

Pulled up the ramp to a gas station, he had brought a hose and earmuffs so we jumpstart it on land. It starts, smokes like my dead uncle, pees a good stream.

After it has run long enough for the pee to be warm I tried the gears, loud but no prob. then I unhook the jumpercables from the battery while its still running, the alarm whistle starts immediately. Then it stops after a few minutes.

We go back down the ramp, it starts with the jump box this time so we set out. Get about 500 yards out and the whistle starts again so I just brought her back in.

To be continued.

[randlemanboater]

I left Randleman, the town at 0800 and returned @ 2000 with a V-20.

There is plenty to tell, and I got pic's too HAMMER.

I got to Ocean Isle around noon, the seller said he would be there around 1230 so I started checking over the boat. It was as described and I was pleased.

Seller arrived with a jump start box so we could tilt up the motor, cranking batt was DEAD. Got that done, hooked the trailer to the Pilot no prob, but the trailer light pigtail was too short to reach the Pilot. No big deal, I'll fix that before I head back.

Go to the ramp, a really nice southern ramp, back down and give her a try using the jump box, just not enough juice. I asked when was the last time she was cranked, he said it had been about a year or so.

Pulled up the ramp to a gas station, he had brought a hose and earmuffs so we jumpstart it on land. It starts, smokes like my dead uncle, pees a good stream.

After it has run long enough for the pee to be warm I tried the gears, loud but no prob. then I unhook the jumpercables from the battery while its still running, the alarm whistle starts immediately. Then it stops after a few minutes.

We go back down the ramp, it starts with the jump box this time so we set out. Get about 500 yards out and the whistle starts again so I just brought her back in.

To be continued.

[randlemanboater]

Here we are at the ramp the second time.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0072-1.jpg

Here is the port side, didn't have a pic of that before.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0065-1.jpg

Rod holder the seller made.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0063-1.jpg

[randlemanboater]

Here we are at the ramp the second time.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0072-1.jpg

Here is the port side, didn't have a pic of that before.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0065-1.jpg

Rod holder the seller made.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0063-1.jpg

[reelapeelin]

ALRIGHT!!...CONGRATULATIONS!! ;D 8) 8) ;D ...sorry she didn't crank/ run smoothly, but if ya brought 'er home, yer a DONE-DADDY!!... 8) ...lookin' to hear more...rest up; long day... ;) ...

[reelapeelin]

ALRIGHT!!...CONGRATULATIONS!! ;D 8) 8) ;D ...sorry she didn't crank/ run smoothly, but if ya brought 'er home, yer a DONE-DADDY!!... 8) ...lookin' to hear more...rest up; long day... ;) ...

[randlemanboater]

There are two or three spots that need attention on the hull before any real use. I'll get better pics but the gelcoat is gone on both of these spots.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0061-1.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0060-1.jpg

[randlemanboater]

There are two or three spots that need attention on the hull before any real use. I'll get better pics but the gelcoat is gone on both of these spots.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0061-1.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0060-1.jpg

[reelapeelin]

That's the ramp under the OI bridge...use it when I'm down there ;) ...good ramp...did ya get in OIFC?...

[reelapeelin]

That's the ramp under the OI bridge...use it when I'm down there ;) ...good ramp...did ya get in OIFC?...

[randlemanboater]

The fish box/live well cover between the seats is soft on the front left corner, will need fixing.

The door to the bilge needs fixing.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0062-1.jpg

The bunks on the trailer are rotten but the trailer pulls nice, much better than my single axle under the Starcraft.

[randlemanboater]

The fish box/live well cover between the seats is soft on the front left corner, will need fixing.

The door to the bilge needs fixing.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0062-1.jpg

The bunks on the trailer are rotten but the trailer pulls nice, much better than my single axle under the Starcraft.

[macojoe]

thank christ you posted pic!! maybe I won't have to put hammer to bed now??

If it has been sitting that long I bet the impeller dryed up and broke right after you guys started it! Thats a easy fix, putting in a water pump!!

How she run other then that?? Was it pissingn when in the water the 2nd time??

[macojoe]

thank christ you posted pic!! maybe I won't have to put hammer to bed now??

If it has been sitting that long I bet the impeller dryed up and broke right after you guys started it! Thats a easy fix, putting in a water pump!!

How she run other then that?? Was it pissingn when in the water the 2nd time??

[reelapeelin]

Looks like she mighta been up on a oyster-bed or two....minor...that trailer looks to be in great shape...better than I remembered... ;) ...some TLC and yer THERE!!... 8) 8) ...

[reelapeelin]

Looks like she mighta been up on a oyster-bed or two....minor...that trailer looks to be in great shape...better than I remembered... ;) ...some TLC and yer THERE!!... 8) 8) ...

[randlemanboater]

It has two real nice covers, came with lots of extras like lifejackes, anchor, ropes, outboard oil.

The hull has a few shiney spots but is mostly chalky.

I will be soliciting advise on all this stuff as I go.

[randlemanboater]

It has two real nice covers, came with lots of extras like lifejackes, anchor, ropes, outboard oil.

The hull has a few shiney spots but is mostly chalky.

I will be soliciting advise on all this stuff as I go.

[randlemanboater]

The Merc ran great and was pissing strong the whole time, I wonder if the whistle was an electrical thing because the battery was so dead.

Seller said he had a new waterpump put in 2 years ago, but it has been sitting out in the NC heat since then.

[randlemanboater]

The Merc ran great and was pissing strong the whole time, I wonder if the whistle was an electrical thing because the battery was so dead.

Seller said he had a new waterpump put in 2 years ago, but it has been sitting out in the NC heat since then.

[reelapeelin]

Good thinkin' on the impeller, MJ ;) ...yer probably right...then, maybe not...



That splashwell door...I'd remake that outta Starboard...but hey...that's just the kinda guy I am ::) ...

[reelapeelin]

Good thinkin' on the impeller, MJ ;) ...yer probably right...then, maybe not...



That splashwell door...I'd remake that outta Starboard...but hey...that's just the kinda guy I am ::) ...

[Hammerhead]

Congrats. You'll have almost as much fun working on it as fishing.

[Hammerhead]

Congrats. You'll have almost as much fun working on it as fishing.

[reelapeelin]

Did ya get liners in the transom hatches?...EVERYBODY wants to know ;D ...

[reelapeelin]

Did ya get liners in the transom hatches?...EVERYBODY wants to know ;D ...

[randlemanboater]

Continuing the saga, we went to one of the sellers friends business to do the PayPal transfer, no prob, then we went to the UPS store for notory.....she's out sick so off to the bank...... success.

Now about those lights, the V is wide enough to block the Pilots lights so I gotta get the trailer lights going. *Hunt at 3 stores in the area, no go. *So back to the rig, I figure I'll drag it to Walmart in Shalotte, 10 miles away, and get what I need, fix it, then go.

Just then I remember that in my box of trailering crap I have a flat 4 to 7 round adapter thats long enough. *So I go to work with my handy tools I brought along just in case.

After about 45 min I have half the lights working, after another 45 min I still have half the lights working so I gave up and made it with just the right side lights.

All in all it was a long day but I am happy with the boat. *I am concerned about the whistle on the Merc but thats just for resale anyway.

[randlemanboater]

Continuing the saga, we went to one of the sellers friends business to do the PayPal transfer, no prob, then we went to the UPS store for notory.....she's out sick so off to the bank...... success.

Now about those lights, the V is wide enough to block the Pilots lights so I gotta get the trailer lights going. *Hunt at 3 stores in the area, no go. *So back to the rig, I figure I'll drag it to Walmart in Shalotte, 10 miles away, and get what I need, fix it, then go.

Just then I remember that in my box of trailering crap I have a flat 4 to 7 round adapter thats long enough. *So I go to work with my handy tools I brought along just in case.

After about 45 min I have half the lights working, after another 45 min I still have half the lights working so I gave up and made it with just the right side lights.

All in all it was a long day but I am happy with the boat. *I am concerned about the whistle on the Merc but thats just for resale anyway.

[randlemanboater]

Did ya get liners in the transom hatches?...EVERYBODY wants to know ;D ...

They both look factory.

[randlemanboater]

Did ya get liners in the transom hatches?...EVERYBODY wants to know ;D ...

They both look factory.

[reelapeelin]

They both look factory.




Ooooo...lotta people gonna get liner-envy on that one!!... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ...show 'em pictures; make 'em drool!! 8) ...

[reelapeelin]

They both look factory.




Ooooo...lotta people gonna get liner-envy on that one!!... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ...show 'em pictures; make 'em drool!! 8) ...

[randlemanboater]

Oh yeah, and the good news/bad news on the gas tank. The leaking original was replaced in 2001 with a nice plastic one.....good.

The bad news is, it is a 30 gal instead of a 60.

Still shouldn't be a problem with the Johnzuki, but I was looking forward to having a boat with a 300 mile range.

[randlemanboater]

Oh yeah, and the good news/bad news on the gas tank. The leaking original was replaced in 2001 with a nice plastic one.....good.

The bad news is, it is a 30 gal instead of a 60.

Still shouldn't be a problem with the Johnzuki, but I was looking forward to having a boat with a 300 mile range.

[macojoe]

Well if it was pissing then the pump should be fine?? I would change any way!!

alarm is oil or heat, steady horn is heat and beeping horn is oil. In most cases.

Might be getting enough water at Idel, but when you tryed to go it can't pump enough?

O well you got it home and thats what counts!! There will be pleanty of time to fool with things !!

[macojoe]

Well if it was pissing then the pump should be fine?? I would change any way!!

alarm is oil or heat, steady horn is heat and beeping horn is oil. In most cases.

Might be getting enough water at Idel, but when you tryed to go it can't pump enough?

O well you got it home and thats what counts!! There will be pleanty of time to fool with things !!

[reelapeelin]

The bad news is, it is a 30 gal instead of a 60.




:o

[reelapeelin]

The bad news is, it is a 30 gal instead of a 60.




:o

[macojoe]

30 should get you by most of the time, but if you ever want to venture far you will have to figure something else out??

I have 3 tanks, two 20's and a 25. about 95% of my trips the 25 is pleanty!

[macojoe]

30 should get you by most of the time, but if you ever want to venture far you will have to figure something else out??

I have 3 tanks, two 20's and a 25. about 95% of my trips the 25 is pleanty!

[garagenc]

Congrats, I know you are a proud PAPA!! ;D

[garagenc]

Congrats, I know you are a proud PAPA!! ;D

[reelapeelin]

He'll be inna "V"-Head for a while now 8) 8) ...

[reelapeelin]

He'll be inna "V"-Head for a while now 8) 8) ...

[msbhammer]

Are they all the Pics. *>:( >:( >:(, I ate a box of donuts and having a sugar RUSH. !, I want more Pics. *;D

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Randleman, Congrads brother on the new V. She looks GREAT. I like the homemade rod box., You got a great deal on this baby, plus with reselling the motor, You did really good.
Somebody mail this man a V-20 Tee-Shirt !!. : )

When ya gonna yank the motor and do the swap ?
You could always toss teh Merc. on your other boat, but might need a jack plate. 30" shaft on the Merc. motor I thought.

Expect to see more pics. in the hours "not Days" to come. *;D ;D ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

Are they all the Pics. *>:( >:( >:(, I ate a box of donuts and having a sugar RUSH. !, I want more Pics. *;D

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Randleman, Congrads brother on the new V. She looks GREAT. I like the homemade rod box., You got a great deal on this baby, plus with reselling the motor, You did really good.
Somebody mail this man a V-20 Tee-Shirt !!. : )

When ya gonna yank the motor and do the swap ?
You could always toss teh Merc. on your other boat, but might need a jack plate. 30" shaft on the Merc. motor I thought.

Expect to see more pics. in the hours "not Days" to come. *;D ;D ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

Almost 0800 hrs. Why doesnt Randleman have a picture gallery yet. >:( >:( >:(

;D ;D ;D ;D 8) :P :P :P :P :P :P

[msbhammer]

Almost 0800 hrs. Why doesnt Randleman have a picture gallery yet. >:( >:( >:(

;D ;D ;D ;D 8) :P :P :P :P :P :P

[phatdaddy]

congrats, looks great. I would do as suggested & switch starboard for the bilge door. I think mj's right about either oil or water. don't know why low voltage would set off an alarm. Was the tach working ok. On my merc, that is usually the first indicator of an electrical problem. your gonna love it welcome to the cult.

[phatdaddy]

congrats, looks great. I would do as suggested & switch starboard for the bilge door. I think mj's right about either oil or water. don't know why low voltage would set off an alarm. Was the tach working ok. On my merc, that is usually the first indicator of an electrical problem. your gonna love it welcome to the cult.

[JeffXJ]

Hey Randleman, congrates on getting that cool boat! 8)

I was reading what you posted about your gas tank and it got me thinking that you may wanna take a look at the workmanship of the install. A tank 1/2 the size of the original means there's probably plenty of room to spare... or plenty of room for the tank to move! :o

Also, if it had 60 gallons before, it could have it again! ::)

Here's a a couple of sites I've been looking at while researching what I'd need to do to put a fuel tank under my deck.

This first one is the coast gaurd regs so you'll know how it should've been done: http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/downloads/FUELSYSTEM.pdf

Here's the one I think I'll end up getting my gas tank from: http://www.oceanlinkinc.com/tanks/gas-diesel.htm

Here's my alternate: http://www.speedytanks.com/

Thanks for posting pics! I was starting to get a little worried about Hammer.... :o ;D ;D ;D

[JeffXJ]

Hey Randleman, congrates on getting that cool boat! 8)

I was reading what you posted about your gas tank and it got me thinking that you may wanna take a look at the workmanship of the install. A tank 1/2 the size of the original means there's probably plenty of room to spare... or plenty of room for the tank to move! :o

Also, if it had 60 gallons before, it could have it again! ::)

Here's a a couple of sites I've been looking at while researching what I'd need to do to put a fuel tank under my deck.

This first one is the coast gaurd regs so you'll know how it should've been done: http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/downloads/FUELSYSTEM.pdf

Here's the one I think I'll end up getting my gas tank from: http://www.oceanlinkinc.com/tanks/gas-diesel.htm

Here's my alternate: http://www.speedytanks.com/

Thanks for posting pics! I was starting to get a little worried about Hammer.... :o ;D ;D ;D

[Mac_Attack]

Just a thought on the low voltage = higher current draw = heat which may mate the switch. Nice boat by the way welcome to V ownership. Have fun getting her set up your way! Billy Mac ;D

[Mac_Attack]

Just a thought on the low voltage = higher current draw = heat which may mate the switch. Nice boat by the way welcome to V ownership. Have fun getting her set up your way! Billy Mac ;D

[Airslot]

Sounds like your gonna need/want a new battery anyway. I'd throw a hot battery in there and see what she does. While there may not be an alarm for low voltage, all the sensors need proper voltage to funtion. That battery could well be the problem.

Airslot

and congrats on the new ride.

[Airslot]

Sounds like your gonna need/want a new battery anyway. I'd throw a hot battery in there and see what she does. While there may not be an alarm for low voltage, all the sensors need proper voltage to funtion. That battery could well be the problem.

Airslot

and congrats on the new ride.

[reelapeelin]

Lots to do...lots to do...besides sittin' around on PC, yackin' w/ bunch of guys about "V"s...only question is: where to start?...


Didja get any sleep last nite out in that cuddy? ;D ...

[reelapeelin]

Lots to do...lots to do...besides sittin' around on PC, yackin' w/ bunch of guys about "V"s...only question is: where to start?...


Didja get any sleep last nite out in that cuddy? ;D ...

[C YENSEN]

looks great man. hope she is what you expected. dont worry about the motor, i bet it is a impellar problem like MJ said.


happy "V"ing ;D

[C YENSEN]

looks great man. hope she is what you expected. dont worry about the motor, i bet it is a impellar problem like MJ said.


happy "V"ing ;D

[Kajun]

congrats on the new V randleman! definetly change the impeller...also buy new thermostats..they could be sticking...or pull them and test them and run it without the thermostats to see if thats the prob.

[Kajun]

congrats on the new V randleman! definetly change the impeller...also buy new thermostats..they could be sticking...or pull them and test them and run it without the thermostats to see if thats the prob.

[randlemanboater]

I am trying to make notes as I go.

I will check the thermostats cause it is spraying water harder than I've ever seen on an outboard. I will solicit help when I get ready to do that.

This morning I went out to charge the battery, hooked it up to the charger and the needle on the charger went all the way up. Figured must be a bad batt so I unhooked it and pulled it out. Checked the water levels and all were ok. Hooked charger back up and it acted normal.



When I put it back in I noticed when I placed one of the red accessory wire on the post it sparked, but all switches are off. Apparently there is a short somewhere in the wiring.

I will have to run it again to see if that short was messing up the sensors.

[randlemanboater]

I am trying to make notes as I go.

I will check the thermostats cause it is spraying water harder than I've ever seen on an outboard. I will solicit help when I get ready to do that.

This morning I went out to charge the battery, hooked it up to the charger and the needle on the charger went all the way up. Figured must be a bad batt so I unhooked it and pulled it out. Checked the water levels and all were ok. Hooked charger back up and it acted normal.



When I put it back in I noticed when I placed one of the red accessory wire on the post it sparked, but all switches are off. Apparently there is a short somewhere in the wiring.

I will have to run it again to see if that short was messing up the sensors.

[THEFERMANATOR]

It might have an automatic float switch wired in to run on constant power, or maybe a radio with a clock in it. It doesn't take much of a draw(around 10 MA) to make a spark when you connect the terminal.

[THEFERMANATOR]

It might have an automatic float switch wired in to run on constant power, or maybe a radio with a clock in it. It doesn't take much of a draw(around 10 MA) to make a spark when you connect the terminal.

[msbhammer]

So where is the photo gallery. >:( >:(
;D ;D ;D :P

[msbhammer]

So where is the photo gallery. >:( >:(
;D ;D ;D :P

[randlemanboater]

Well, so much for the electrical problem theory. I'll be starting a new topic on the Merc.

[randlemanboater]

Well, so much for the electrical problem theory. I'll be starting a new topic on the Merc.

[msbhammer]

What does the electrical problem have to do with the 100 pics. in the picture gallery. *;D *:P :P :P :P :P :P

[msbhammer]

What does the electrical problem have to do with the 100 pics. in the picture gallery. *;D *:P :P :P :P :P :P

[macojoe]

Nothing!!

[macojoe]

Nothing!!

[reelapeelin]

Only one thing to do...CLONE randleman...one can work on boat; other takes/posts pix as fast as Hammer & MJ can look at 'em!! ;D ;D ...

[reelapeelin]

Only one thing to do...CLONE randleman...one can work on boat; other takes/posts pix as fast as Hammer & MJ can look at 'em!! ;D ;D ...

[msbhammer]

It's 0300 hrs. randleman. I'm on patrol. If your off, I guess your out on the V-20 with the spot light on working. Replacing the teak cover with starboard, doing some bottom painting, pulling the motor. Guess we will see the pics. in a few hours to see te progress. Right. ? ;D

[msbhammer]

It's 0300 hrs. randleman. I'm on patrol. If your off, I guess your out on the V-20 with the spot light on working. Replacing the teak cover with starboard, doing some bottom painting, pulling the motor. Guess we will see the pics. in a few hours to see te progress. Right. ? ;D

[randlemanboater]

Yeah......right.

[randlemanboater]

Yeah......right.

[randlemanboater]

Only one thing to do...CLONE randleman...one can work on boat; other takes/posts pix as fast as Hammer & MJ can look at 'em!! ;D ;D ...

I will let the clone do the work, I'll take pics....or maybe a web cam?

[randlemanboater]

Only one thing to do...CLONE randleman...one can work on boat; other takes/posts pix as fast as Hammer & MJ can look at 'em!! ;D ;D ...

I will let the clone do the work, I'll take pics....or maybe a web cam?

[garagenc]

hey guys I suggest Hammer go to randleman's house and take pics and post while randleman works on the boat. It could just like one of those reallity shows, who knows we might even be able to sell it to the tv networks and each week each one of us could have a episode of working on our boats and maybe make some BOAT MONEY for all our projects.

What do you guys think of my idea.

[garagenc]

hey guys I suggest Hammer go to randleman's house and take pics and post while randleman works on the boat. It could just like one of those reallity shows, who knows we might even be able to sell it to the tv networks and each week each one of us could have a episode of working on our boats and maybe make some BOAT MONEY for all our projects.

What do you guys think of my idea.

[willy]

Randleman congrats brother, glad you made it home safe. In spite of any pressure you may be getting from SOMEONE on the site take your time, lay out what you need to get done first and enjoy yourself doing it. The pics will come when they come, I'm looking forward to it.

[willy]

Randleman congrats brother, glad you made it home safe. In spite of any pressure you may be getting from SOMEONE on the site take your time, lay out what you need to get done first and enjoy yourself doing it. The pics will come when they come, I'm looking forward to it.

[MIKETTURBO]

hey randle,can you post a pic of whats in those transome boxes.mine are missing,inserts that is.thnx. nice boat.

[MIKETTURBO]

hey randle,can you post a pic of whats in those transome boxes.mine are missing,inserts that is.thnx. nice boat.

[msbhammer]

I'm all for a tv show, I'll record and Randleman can work.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D How should we split the proceeds ;D

[msbhammer]

I'm all for a tv show, I'll record and Randleman can work.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D How should we split the proceeds ;D

[randlemanboater]

I'm all for a tv show, I'll record and Randleman can work.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D How should we split the proceeds *;D


I would think that the star of the show would get 80%.

[randlemanboater]

I'm all for a tv show, I'll record and Randleman can work.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D How should we split the proceeds *;D


I would think that the star of the show would get 80%.

[msbhammer]

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) Randleman in HOLLYWOOD ;D

[msbhammer]

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) Randleman in HOLLYWOOD ;D