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Forum: General 08-10-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 249
Posted By rrichar1
Ok, summary... - Career maritime guy always...

Ok, summary...

- Career maritime guy always wants a boat big enough to go offshore to oil platforms in Mississippi.
- Buys and restores a V20
- First trip out he goes offshore with his family of...
Forum: General 08-10-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 249
Posted By rrichar1
V20 Coastguard Rescue

FYI, don't know if ya'll have seen this...

https://www.2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=2682439
Forum: General 09-16-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 644
Posted By rrichar1
Something else you may consider and probably much...

Something else you may consider and probably much cheaper is a used billboard vinyl tarp. I just bought 14x24 for a flats boat I have for about $50 delivered and made my own. I invested in a $6 brass...
Forum: Repairs 07-25-2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By rrichar1
When I do go back to using it I will get it...

When I do go back to using it I will get it rewelded. But I don't know if I ever will as I tested out the 12 gallon and was able to run everywhere I normally go and more for about 5 of the 12...
Forum: Repairs 07-21-2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By rrichar1
What about if I used a Permatex gasket maker type...

What about if I used a Permatex gasket maker type product (...
Forum: Repairs 07-21-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By rrichar1
82 Fisherman fuel tank issue need advice

I have an old 1982 Wellcraft 18 Fisherman CC that I replaced the original fuel tank in 2011 (had an aluminum tank fabricated in Houston). I also repowered with a Tohatsu 115 TLDI in 2012. I use...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 11-13-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 172
Posted By rrichar1
1986 Wellcraft 180 Fisherman in Corpus Christi

Has 2004 Mercury:

http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=452973
Forum: Repairs 06-21-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By rrichar1
Is this...

Is this http://www.smartcart.com/WemaUSA/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=SSS/SSL the version that is a straight vertical rod that must be matched to the depth of the tank?

If it's not can somebody...
Forum: Repairs 06-06-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By rrichar1
I believe you need to be looking for a pink wire,...

I believe you need to be looking for a pink wire, it runs from the fuel sender to the fuel gauge.
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 06-05-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 258
Posted By rrichar1
It's not my boat, just one I ran across. What...

It's not my boat, just one I ran across. What model is it? I have a 82 18 fisherman CC so I just assumed the guy (a dealer?) knew what kind of boat he had.
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 06-04-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 258
Posted By rrichar1
V-20 In Corpus Christi Tx

http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=416976
Forum: General 06-01-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 492
Posted By rrichar1
Thanks for the replies folks. This is what I...

Thanks for the replies folks.

This is what I ended up doing:
- Installed the old bilge pump and new auto 1500 Rulemate pump at the same level. I noticed that the auto takes on a lot of water...
Forum: General 05-29-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 492
Posted By rrichar1
For reference here are some pictures. The plugs I...

For reference here are some pictures. The plugs I was talking about are on the inside of the transom and I simply put transom plugs in 'em. But if I took them out water would come in the boat.
...
Forum: General 05-29-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 492
Posted By rrichar1
Bilge Issue Help and Advice

I have a 18 Fisherman CC that seems to get a lot of water in the bilge and was wondering if somebody could explain to me how the self draining works on the V20 (which should be the same as mine?)? I...
Forum: General 04-12-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,985
Posted By rrichar1
Thanks for posting those pictures that really...

Thanks for posting those pictures that really sheds some light as to what's beneath my 18 fisherman and will be invaluable for future reference.

Can you elaborate on the extreme rotting of the...
Forum: General 04-02-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,985
Posted By rrichar1
I have a 1982 18 Fisherman as well my dad gave me...

I have a 1982 18 Fisherman as well my dad gave me that I'm in the process of repowering and going from a Johnnyrude 120 HP to a Tohatsu 115 TLDI.

The first thing you are probably going to want to...
Forum: General 01-12-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 345
Posted By rrichar1
Thanks for all the replies, I think ya'll have...

Thanks for all the replies, I think ya'll have answered most of my questions.

I have a 1982 Center Console 18 Fisherman not a V20 type hull. I LOVE the hull and plan on keeping it and strictly...
Forum: General 01-11-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 345
Posted By rrichar1
Classic BW CC Design versus Classic Wellcaft CC Design

I've owned a 83 Wellcraft 18 Fisherman CC for a few years and love the design but always liked the classic 80's Boston Whaler CC design as well. I think the Wellcraft is just as good but wonder why...
Forum: Repairs 03-28-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 191
Posted By rrichar1
1982 18 Fisherman Fuel Tank Replacement

I am replacing the original fuel tank from a 1982 CC 18 Fisherman. I've included pictures and am having a custom made 25 gallon aluminum fuel tank created right now. It will cost roughly $325 and...
Forum: Repairs 10-25-2010, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 247
Posted By rrichar1
I'll get the compression numbers but last time we...

I'll get the compression numbers but last time we checked they were fine. The motor starts fine and easy and doesn't die consistently upon start up. It just takes a few minutes to warm up. It does...
Forum: Repairs 10-22-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 247
Posted By rrichar1
89 Johnson V4 120 HP Question

I have a 1982 Wellcraft 18 Fisherman center console with a 1989 V4 120 HP J120TLAE that had a ring job (?), new fuel pump and other stuff done to it and it runs great provided I have good clean gas. ...
Forum: Repairs 06-02-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By rrichar1
Two Motor Issues

I have two boats with two issues.

1. My fathers 1982 Wellcraft 18 Fisherman / 1989 Johnson 120 HP. It has had a ring job, fuel pump, cleaned carburetor and maybe more. It runs fine at idle on...
Forum: General 05-25-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
Posted By rrichar1
I agree with the concerns about using JBWELD in...

I agree with the concerns about using JBWELD in the fuel tank but on their website: http://jbweld.net/products/uses.php they state plain old JBWELD can be used in fuel tanks. And I agree about being...
Forum: General 05-25-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
Posted By rrichar1
New Owner 1982 Fisherman 18

Sorry for the lengthy post in advance, questions below though...

Hello, another new member/owner here from Galveston Tx area. Well sort of. My father bought a 1982 18 Fisherman CC for $800 and...
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