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slick_insanity88 06-14-2013 10:14 PM
New V20CC Owner
 
Hello everyone, my name is Adam and I just joined wellcraftv20.com. I just bought my first boat last week and can honestly say I am extremely happy with it! It's a 1988 Wellcraft V20 CC with a 1998 Yamaha 150 Saltwater Series II that runs like a top. Glad to be here, here are some pics..

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps3d2b69e6.jpg
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/u...psf62e87e3.jpg
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps8527a013.jpg
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/u...psc7e734f7.jpg
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps858f456a.jpg

phatdaddy 06-14-2013 10:28 PM
nice boat, welcome. nice to have more members from the sunshine state.

the daydreamer 06-15-2013 06:21 AM
good looking slide!! rare to see one:nic: without bottom paint

twhrider2 06-15-2013 01:30 PM
Sweet looking ride :nice:

GREYWOLF 06-15-2013 04:31 PM
WELCOME That is a nice looking V

Destroyer 06-15-2013 04:47 PM
Hi Adam... welcome to the insanity. That'[s a sweet looking V for sure.. Good luck with her.

RWilson2526 06-15-2013 05:01 PM
Outstanding! Welcome

slick_insanity88 06-15-2013 07:37 PM
Thanks a lot everyone!! Extremely happy with the boat and motor package. Still getting used to a couple things, like correct trim, and trim tab placement (hard left turning at speed, easy right) But I am very happy with the handling of this boat, and I'm happy to be here!:beer:

Hedge 06-15-2013 09:24 PM
Sweet boat, you will thoroughly enjoy it.

willy 06-15-2013 11:00 PM
Beautiful Classic. Enjoy, and welcome.

RWilson2526 06-16-2013 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by slick_insanity88 (Post 204982)
Thanks a lot everyone!! Extremely happy with the boat and motor package. Still getting used to a couple things, like correct trim, and trim tab placement (hard left turning at speed, easy right) But I am very happy with the handling of this boat, and I'm happy to be here!:beer:
That hard steering left is just a function of the rotation of the prop. If you still have your original steering cable thats normal. If you upgrade your steering to at least no-feedback helm or of you got the dollars for hydraulic it will help with that alot.

slick_insanity88 06-16-2013 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RWilson2526 (Post 204998)
That hard steering left is just a function of the rotation of the prop. If you still have your original steering cable thats normal. If you upgrade your steering to at least no-feedback helm or of you got the dollars for hydraulic it will help with that alot.
RWilson.. I actually do have hydraulic steering. Also, I noticed one afternoon out that it became noticeably easier when I correctly adjusted my trim upon coming on plane, which is why I am led to believe that it is actually user error on my part with incorrect trimming and also possibly the trim tab needing to be adjusted a bit. Still getting used to the boat, but so far it's a blast!

slick_insanity88 06-16-2013 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Hedge (Post 204988)
Sweet boat, you will thoroughly enjoy it.
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Originally Posted by willy (Post 204994)
Beautiful Classic. Enjoy, and welcome.
Thanks folks!

rb437 06-16-2013 06:21 PM
Welcome
 
Welcome Slick! Your going to find a great bunch of guys here. Pictures of the boat on your first post... you know how make friends quick around here. :)

slick_insanity88 06-16-2013 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rb437 (Post 205012)
Welcome Slick! Your going to find a great bunch of guys here. Pictures of the boat on your first post... you know how make friends quick around here. :)
Hehe thank you rb. Just couldn't wait to show off my new toy :)

bradford 06-17-2013 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by slick_insanity88 (Post 205009)
RWilson.. I actually do have hydraulic steering. Also, I noticed one afternoon out that it became noticeably easier when I correctly adjusted my trim upon coming on plane, which is why I am led to believe that it is actually user error on my part with incorrect trimming and also possibly the trim tab needing to be adjusted a bit. Still getting used to the boat, but so far it's a blast!

Sweet looking Rig!

When planing off have the engine trimmed down and then trim up some once on a plane. You'll learn to find the "sweet spot" where she runs the best and gets the best fuel mileage and best ride.

bradford 06-17-2013 03:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RWilson2526 (Post 204998)
That hard steering left is just a function of the rotation of the prop. If you still have your original steering cable thats normal.

I have that on mine, I call it Armstrong power steering. Made by the same people who made my windlass.

reelapeelin 06-17-2013 04:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by slick_insanity88 (Post 204982)
Thanks a lot everyone!! Extremely happy with the boat and motor package. Still getting used to a couple things, like correct trim, and trim tab placement (hard left turning at speed, easy right) But I am very happy with the handling of this boat, and I'm happy to be here!:beer:
Sweet CC, slick!!...that's a nice one for sure!!...to lighten up the steering(both directions), trim the motor up a little more...all of 'em I've ever had there is a certain trim level on the way UP that loosens the steering...I consider it properly trimmed when the wheel loosens up...then you'll wanna trim back down in turns and coming outta the hole...

Welcome to V20.com...we try to have a lotta fun around here and learn all we can...nice to see a new member can post pictures like that!!...not yer 1st rodeo, huh??...

lumberslinger178 06-17-2013 07:19 PM
welcome aboard that's a clean machine...........:happy:

step up here 06-17-2013 07:58 PM
Welcome to the site you have a beautiful V enjoy.

slick_insanity88 06-17-2013 08:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bradford (Post 205059)
Sweet looking Rig!

When planing off have the engine trimmed down and then trim up some once on a plane. You'll learn to find the "sweet spot" where she runs the best and gets the best fuel mileage and best ride.
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Originally Posted by reelapeelin (Post 205061)
Sweet CC, slick!!...that's a nice one for sure!!...to lighten up the steering(both directions), trim the motor up a little more...all of 'em I've ever had there is a certain trim level on the way UP that loosens the steering...I consider it properly trimmed when the wheel loosens up...then you'll wanna trim back down in turns and coming outta the hole...

Welcome to V20.com...we try to have a lotta fun around here and learn all we can...nice to see a new member can post pictures like that!!...not yer 1st rodeo, huh??...

Thanks a lot everyone!
And thanks Bradford and Reel for the insight! Definitely something I am going to work on. And Reel, I've got a wee bit of experience under my belt with forums; that, or the fact that I always believe that :thre: :beer:

Blue_Runner 06-18-2013 12:43 PM
Welcome and that boat is a head turner for sure. Love it. I have the same motor and hydraulic steering and what they said is right on the money. Trimmed all the way down it steers hard to one side. Keep trimming up and you'll feel it get easier....and get increased RPMS and fuel economy like they said. :nic:

Kracker Jack 06-18-2013 04:11 PM
Glad to see you made it over to the forum Slick. nothing but great people on this site. My name is different on here from the THT site (i dont know why I did that!!! lol!!)

tartuffe 06-18-2013 08:43 PM
ewwww weee, that sure is a pretty naked bottom on her, love a naked bottomed boat, rare to see on a 25 YO boat!

reelapeelin 06-19-2013 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by tartuffe (Post 205098)
ewwww weee, that sure is a pretty naked bottom on her, love a naked bottomed boat, rare to see on a 25 YO boat!

'Bout time to update your profile pix, ain't it??...:sly:

I just can't get enough!!....:nice:

Road King Cole 06-19-2013 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by lumberslinger178 (Post 205066)
welcome aboard that's a clean machine...........:happy:
Welcome,

and btw getting that compliment from lumber is special!

rkc

RABBITFISH 06-20-2013 03:36 PM
Beautiful!
 
You will be surprised at how attached you are gonna get to that C/C!
Can't imagine life without mine!+
:love:

franko 12-03-2013 07:58 PM
another clean v20 adam :nic:

Mac_Attack 12-03-2013 08:03 PM
Nice boat! You will enjoy it. Billy Mac :beer:


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