V20 FORUM; how'd you hear?...

[reelapeelin]

How did YOU hear about WellcraftV20.com?...

(dreamy music comes up as scene fades to small boy pitching stones into calm water...a beautiful, scantily clad woman rises from the H2o, her wet clothing revealing her every detail...she speaks): "Hey Ya'll (she's Southern)...you will find your FUTURE at Wellcraft V20.com..."....To which I replied, "How about my RIGHT NOW?"...and then she said...

That's how I found out about it...how did you get the word?...

[chumbucket]

I conversed with BigShrimpin (the head cheese ball) on thehulltruth a few times, we fished together and met up with macojoe on the water. All right about the same time Tim was planning to launch his new idea called wellcraftv20.com.
The rest is history.

Thanks Tim. 8)

[Skools Out]

bought twins from BR and he told me to check it out so i did

[rb437]

It's my wifes fault. She found the boat. Saw it in front of a house in the neighborhood with a for sale sign on it. She knows a good thing when she see it. So then I was searching the internet for info on the boat I just bought and found this site. Been here ever since.

[labii]

Bigshrimpin along with a few others were discussing Wellcraft and The V20 on The Hull Truth . Some where along the line B.S. had this brain child and I signed right up . And here we are, 662 members and counting .

[Geekie1]

I belong to the Bass Barn in NJ and have posted there from time to time. I mentioned on that forum that I had a leaky fuel tank on my V20 and got an e-mail from Mulv about a good V20 replacement tank that he had. Mulv turned me on to the V20 Forum. Belonging to this forum has been very useful, particularly the problems associated with future removal and replacement of my foamed in 60 gallon tank.

[Blue_Runner]

Was looking for a project boat. One day searching eBay, I ran across a '72 V20 that happened to be 2 miles from my house! It had the twins that I later sold to Skools on it. The guy wanted $2500. I figured I'd take the twins off and use a single 140hp for a while, then repower with a new motor. Everything was junk on the boat except the steering wheel. I put brand new cleats, rod-holders, windsheild supports, switch panel, dash, fuel lines, wiring, step pads, cleaned fuel tanks, removed tired bow rail, filled and sanded spider cracks and screw holes, had transom rebuilt, completely rebuilt trailer with new bearings, wheels, tires, springs, u-bolts, lights, winch, bearing buddies, and wire-brushed sanded and painted axle - whew!

Anyway, after I bought the boat and got it home, I did some searching around online for Wellcraft V20. Found a link to the site, was intrigued, and here I am! That was two years ago I think.

Since then I came across a 1994 V-21 and the '72 V20 is for sale by owner 8)

[RobsTV]

First post, but been lurking for a while.

Googled 1975 Wellcraft 20', then saw plenty of references to it being a V20. Next, googled Wellcraft V20, and this is the top or first site that it finds.

Just bought first V20, a '72 20' CC with a '75 135 Evinrude and tandom trailer for $2000. It was pickled in a warehouse for 15 years. Last titled in 1975, so am probably 2nd or 3rd owner. Looks like it had a good 15 years of heavy use before storing. But floor and transom are solid, and motor cranks, so it has potential. Will post more as I go along.

Great site!!!!

[Franco]

AS PART OF A 12 STEP PROGRAM I HAD THE CHOICE OF EITHER ELECTRO-SHOCK TREATMENT OR FINDING A PEER GROUP , BUT I THOUGHT THE MEANT A PIER GROUP.
SO I SEARCHED ON GOOGLE FOR - SMART ***, WISE GUY - FULL OF **** - LOVE TO FISH AND BOAT AND IT TOOK OVER MY COMPUTER AND DEPOSITED ME HERE.

[Bygracealone]

After winning my V20 on Ebay, I decided to search the web for Wellcraft V20 Steplift. I think the first site I found was the hull truth and I read some wonderful things people had to say about the V20 and there was a reference there to this website. So, I came to this site and joined the group. I'm very thankful for this forum and all of you. Y'all are a great source of encouragement and help.

[fishmaster63]

i just came in to use the bathroom.





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[chesapeake724]

The Hull Truth

[Pipe_Dream]

a beautiful, scantily clad woman rises from the H2o, her wet clothing revealing her every detail...she speaks): "Hey Ya'll (she's Southern)...

I had EXACTLY that same dream, but in my dream she said, "__________________________________pipe?"
Oh wait, I guess it's not the same dream at all. * :-X

When I began to contemplate my refit I did a search and found this place. *It's one of my two favorite forums, the only ones I regularly visit. *

[rb437]

fishmaster, I hope you didn't use the sink!

[fishmaster63]

oh crap, that was the sink?

[Perfidiajoe]

Found this place yesterday, someone mentioned it on Iboats, been here ever since, seems like only yesterday!

[steelheader13]

How did YOU hear about WellcraftV20.com?...

(dreamy music comes up as scene fades to small boy pitching stones into calm water...a beautiful, scantily clad woman rises from the H2o, her wet clothing revealing her every detail...she speaks): "Hey Ya'll (she's Southern)...you will find your FUTURE at Wellcraft V20.com..."....

That's how I found out about it...how did you get the word?...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/steelheader13/th5/eyes3.jpg


Romantic.....

.....But I was actually behind Franco at the Car Wash and he came walking up to me with a V20 shirt on and honestly seemed a little excited to see my boat. *He told me about the site and offered help with some work I need to get done on my hull. *

Fate..... * ...sure. *

"Hey, Franco, what materials do I need to get for that hatch cover repair????"

The ocean is calling me.

[phester]

I was just typing in "Wellcraftv20 Steplift" and the link came up....1 year, 6 days ago

[Franco]

Hey Tim, we gotta get a piece of plywood just a little bigger than the hatch, some resin, hardner and fiberglass cloth, couple of disposable paint brushes and a couple of cinderblocks - no kidding

[Kajun]

on thehulltruth ..

[phatdaddy]

I was on a Whaler site (Continous Wave) and mentioned I had a V-20 and somebody replied about this site. Finally a use for the internet I understand.

[shicks007]

I found it while I was searching the interenet for V-20 stuff when I first got my boat.

[macojoe]

I have no idea how I found this place?? I think I did a search, but can't swear to it??

That was March 15, 2003 at 11:41 am

Been here ever since, went fishing with BS and CB almost right from the begining.

I am a member in a few boards, and I spend 99% of my time here!!

Hey BS, how many members were here when I signed up??

We have come along way!!

[finntastic]

Internet search after v-20 purchase, great site, like most here I am a member of several sites but this is by far the most entertaining with the most useful info, thanks to all who post! finn

[Stinky_Hooker]

Mine was really special. I stumbled upon here by searching for "Wellcraft V20" ::)

[willy]

Mine was mystical actually, I saw this beautiful boat all the time along the Jersey shore, in NY harbor, Cape May and every time fell in love again, so started checking into them.
Did a shotgun search Grand Puhbah V20 Stinky Dancer Super model seating fishing boat certifiable Bitterman and dozens of others and it kept bringing me back to this site.
Been stuck here ever since every time I turn on the computer
;D 8) ;D

[JeffXJ]

I found this site kinda like Stinky, I was looking for a Wellcraft V20. Found this site first. ::) Then I found my current project ;D. 10 months later and I'm still at work on mine, but almost ready to take the cap off and get to cut'n / glass'n :D.

[chitbob1]

:D bought my v20 and serched google and found all you wonderful folks

[parishht]

My V20 needs some repairs and I was surfing the net for
anything Wellcraft and came across this site.

Needless to say, but there is more information to be
acquired from these forums than anywhere else I have
surfed to.

Thanks for creating this "hood".

[Mac_Attack]

In the fall of 03 I decided to sell my Gruman for a V20 that I originally wanted in 85. Did the Google searce and it brought me here. BS told me of a boat in Ohio. It turned out to be a boat I had called on in July of 03 but had already been sold. Now the second owner was selling her. Thanks BS for the site and the advice! Bill Mc ;D

[TheTinMan]

I have phester to blame for my addiction :D

[reelapeelin]

Good for him!!... ;D ;D ;D...

[macojoe]

I have CB to blame for me :-*

[reelapeelin]

That's OK, MJ..we still love him... :-* ;D ;D ;D...

[Cmancil]

Brother told me about site after I bought V-20. He had a friend of a friend. He told me about this guy who was ate up with his V-20. Got hold of him and things have gotten much better for my V-20 project. Thanks to Scott Hicks and all his help so far. I will post pic's after I have made some headway. Doesn't look much like a boat right now.

Chic

[TheTinMan]

Cman...post them anyway,,,we love any pics of V20's...and we can see the progress you make :)

[reelapeelin]

Yeah, Cman...nothing like "before & after"... ;) ;D...

[Cmancil]

Ok. I have to get my digital guru(wife) involved on new system. A couple of beers and I will get it out to you'll.

[Hammerhead]

Found this site while surfin' the web for info shortly after buyin' my '77 V-20 I/O. You guys are very informative, helpful and funny. ThX Gents.

[revmax]

The Hull Truth.

[captbent]

web search 0n v 20s

[thestook]

I just picked up a 79 V20 and happened to be doing a little research before the deal. Came across the site and it's been a great help. I've only had her since Friday but I've gotten a lot done since, this one needs a helluva lot more though!

Thank god for the 2001 Yammy Vmax or I probably wouldn't have pulled the trigger.

Thanks in advance for all of the help, except where to find windshields, hatch fiberglass, etc.... seems they're tough to come by.

Dan
Sarasota

[Mulv80]

Dan, I have a 79 also with newer power, 2000 Johnson 150. Post some pics if you got em would love to see another 79.

[thestook]

Will do Mulv, I need to clean her up as much as possible first!

I'm a newb to the forum and also to boats, this is my first so even the 'clean' pics won't be much to look at.

[reelapeelin]

Welcome to the board...I'm livin' proof you can post pictures of dirty boats ;) ;D ;D ...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/P1010007.jpg

Nasty!!...

[C YENSEN]

the guy I bought the boat off of told me about the site, never sure if he was actually a memeber. ???

[captbent]

FOUND YEA LOOKING FOR PARTS AND INFO

[Hammerhead]

After nearly sinking in my 16'Bonito I looked for a bigger boat, found and bought the V-20...then while surfin' for info on Wellcrafts I found this site.

[bigshrimpin]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/steelheader13/th5/eyes3.jpg


Romantic.....

.....But I was actually behind Franco at the Car Wash and he came walking up to me with a V20 shirt on and honestly seemed a little excited to see my boat. He told me about the site and offered help with some work I need to get done on my hull.

Fate..... ...sure.

"Hey, Franco, what materials do I need to get for that hatch cover repair????"

The ocean is calling me.





Damn this chick is HOTT!!!

[labii]

On fire !

[brianct12]

I am having trouble remembering - *I think it was a holiday weekend *;D * But I am glad I found my way here !!

[thestook]

Dan, I have a 79 also with newer power, 2000 Johnson 150. Post some pics if you got em would love to see another 79.

Hey Mulv, looks like I was misinformed and this is a '76... can anyone verify?

http://static.flickr.com/33/189051005_df1a81bce5.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/48/189051159_bd0651a957.jpg

[Mulv80]

Nice boat Stook!

[ebol5]

Serching the Web for a pic to show someone what a V-20 looked like, found a link to the catalog pic in the gallery!

[scook]

Googled V20, and it popped right up - what a find!!