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I installed the bimini that actually came with my old V20.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...lcrafttop2.jpg

I found 2 deck seats on Craigslist for $40 so I snatched them up and bought a new helm seat. *I need to order a matching helm for the passenger side.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...lcraftseat.jpg

I replaced some old undersized rear cleats with a pair of stainless cleats which I removed form my last V20 before I took it to the dump. *Its amazing all the parts that I got off that old girl before she met the crusher.

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Lookin' good. 8)

A fellow barner put a deposit on my boat today. It's going to be his boat for tooling around the Delaware River. (He has a Hydrasport with a new e-tech for the big water in Cape May.) Maybe you'll see it around.

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Mulv, nice setup! What seating arrangement did you have previously? I want one of those deck chairs in the "loveseat" version. The double one.

C'peak, congratulations!

Blue

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Mulv. Looking good !!!!
CHES: I'll keep a look out for your v-20. I'll be in between Lewes and Cape May.

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Hey Mulv. Was checking out your bim top and wondering...., do you need those nylon support straps that mout from the bim top to the bow ??? Not sure if they are needed or not.

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Thanks for the compliments guys :)

Ches, Glad to hear about the quick sale of the V20. On a side note my check for the shirt order will be in the mail tomorrow, sorry for the delay.

BR, I had a lounge seat on the passenger side and an old vinyl helm on the drivers side. The deck chairs are nice and stable, they have rubber feet that keep them from sliding around and have a low wide stance so they won't tip. I figure when I don't need them, I'll just fold them up and put them in the cuddy or leave them at home. I have to order anoher helm seat for the passenger side and I think I'm going to use those stainless toggle bolts to mount the base. I just have to wait for Boaters World to ship the seat.

Mike, What looks like straps going to the bow is actually clothes line that I use to support the boat cover. I forgot to move it before I took the picture. The bimini has 2 straps that attach just in front of the windshield and 2 additional straps in the rear. I would like to find a canvas shop to fabricate a clear canvas window for between the windshield and the top at a reasonable price.

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Mulv, if you can, adjust the straps on your top so the canvas is more on level plane w/the boat...it'll cut the air easier when you're underway...looks like air will push down on top now which will work against ya!!... ;)...great lookin' V20...you got a STEAL on those foldin' chairs...my 2 were $100 each back in '99...you're right ;) they work GREAT!! ;D ;D ;D

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Reel, the prices are the same today. After looking at Mulvs chair, I went to west marine to get a price and they are still 100 bucks a piece. Mulv did get a good deal.

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last week or the week before i bought that same folding chair for my boat at west marine for 79.00, regularly 99. they were on sale for a week. seems like it will be just what we needed. bb

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Guys those things really do work well...they're wide, don't tip and well cushioned...makes for a comfy ride...and when you don't need 'em, leave 'em out...I like easy... ;D ;D ;D...mine are over 6 years old and startin' to show their age...wish I had stored them in a big leaf-bag like I's told to... ;)...

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looking good worked on mine all day

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I let west marine order me a dbl. chair, it's great took about 2 weeks. I can still put it in the cuddy and seats two people fine. Small ones have been known to take a nap on it. Think i paid $149 had a $40 gift cert. somehow justified it. I use it on the boat, beach if we pull up to one. Maybe a xxl garbage bag on each end for storage. So far so good...

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Extra seats, double seats to sleep on, going to the beach, Bags to cover the new seats, Bimi tops, side curtains,

Jesus Christ you guys fisherman or Martha Stewart of boating??

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I saw a nice on in chartreuse that would compliment the interior of your boat MJ. ;D

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Hey MJ...you da one got all moist in the panties over a ''designer'' rod... ;D ;D ;D... :-*...

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A Double seat, hmmm, that sounds even better.

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Thats why I need room in the boat, I have to use a 10 foot rod in it ;)

I might be selling the boat?? I will make up my mind in the next week or so??

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yea you will sell it

when the sun rises at night 8)

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If we drop "the big one" in Iran one evening, it might look like that :o :o...

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I have been really thinking about it!!

Everything cost so much these days!! I am just a poor State worker!!

Was thinking of selling, buy 2 beach stickers and become surf fisherman?
I can hook a ride with CB anytime, and there is a few others i can go with.

And if they want the numbers in my GPS I better go for free! ;D

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Can I have your starboard collection :D

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MJ, after wearin em out in your boat I think you'll be disapointed with surf fishing. Not that the bite can't be red hot, and its alot of fun (and cheaper) but I think you are like me - you'd rather find fish than let fish find you.

I'd hate to see you sell her. Maybe before you go to such extreme measures you should go do a little surf fishing to make sure that's where your heart is :)

Don't get me wrong, I love to surf fish! When its too rough to take the boat out ;D