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Forum: General 04-02-2024, 07:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,604
Posted By jamesbalog
Still have a V21, it doesn’t get used much but I...

Still have a V21, it doesn’t get used much but I have it!
Forum: General 09-04-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By jamesbalog
Reality is it***8217;s a 36 year old wood cores...

Reality is it***8217;s a 36 year old wood cores boat. Unless it was redone it***8217;s most likely wet. Wet and rotten are two different things though.

As others have said check for soft spots in...
Forum: General 08-03-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By jamesbalog
Another quick update. Got another lower...

Another quick update.

Got another lower bolted her on and was good to go. Only other issue I had was the VRO alarm. I couldn’t get it to shut up, constant no oil alarm when it was clearly getting...
Forum: General 06-26-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By jamesbalog
Quick update on the v21 Finally pulled the...

Quick update on the v21

Finally pulled the lower that was on it, it was trashed. Bad news is the lower I ordered showed up completely not as described. They shipped it with gear lube in it, and...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 06-26-2020, 07:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,727
Posted By jamesbalog
Glad you got her sold, I was tempted To come look...

Glad you got her sold, I was tempted To come look at her. The 12 hour drive and the need for me to remove the small tank you put in and add a larger one held me back. The day the site went down I was...
Forum: Performance 06-18-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 406
Posted By jamesbalog
How do you like the tohatsu? Im thinking of...

How do you like the tohatsu? Im thinking of buying one when they go back on sale.

I’ve got a great running two stroke but a electric start 4 stroke sure would make things easier without the extra...
Forum: General 06-17-2020, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By jamesbalog
Well I bought the boat, gave 3500 for it. 95 V21...

Well I bought the boat, gave 3500 for it. 95 V21 with a 95 150 ocean pro. The Gear case was completely full of water and metal shavings and wouldn’t shift. Top end had perfect compression in all 6...
Forum: General 06-08-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By jamesbalog
Would this scare you away?

Looking at 1995 V21

There are spider cracks in the gelcoat on the transom. Nothing that looks like it***8217;s anymore than through the gelcoat.

Transom seems solid, no flex when bouncing the...
Forum: General 06-05-2020, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By jamesbalog
I’m in Ohio but I don’t mind a drive for the...

I’m in Ohio but I don’t mind a drive for the right one
Forum: Repairs 06-04-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 90
Posted By jamesbalog
I believe it was a 95. It was 150hp

I believe it was a 95. It was 150hp
Forum: Performance 06-04-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 406
Posted By jamesbalog
Mine always gave me a fit first start of the day...

Mine always gave me a fit first start of the day and then would run fine the rest of the day with just a bump of the key.

Best way I found of the cold start was make sure the bulb was Hard,...
Forum: General 06-03-2020, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By jamesbalog
Well guys that one didn’t last long. I’m now...

Well guys that one didn’t last long. I’m now looking for my fourth V!


Had motor issues from the start. Ran fine for the short inspection before buying. That was the last time it ran fine. Glad I...
Forum: Repairs 06-03-2020, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 90
Posted By jamesbalog
Evinrude ocean pro question

Hello, I’m in the market for another V boat and found one that caught my eye. Hull itself checked out, not flex at all in the transom with 240lb me bouncing on the motor, floors solid and the...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 05-24-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,727
Posted By jamesbalog
Getting more and more tempting. I’ve dialed the...

Getting more and more tempting. I’ve dialed the number twice but haven’t hit send. You’ll probably be hearing from me soon
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 05-08-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,727
Posted By jamesbalog
Wish I didn’t just buy one.

Wish I didn’t just buy one.
Forum: General 03-21-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By jamesbalog
I’ll have more once I’m done, almost there.

I’ll have more once I’m done, almost there.
Forum: General 03-19-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By jamesbalog
Did some drilling yesterday for a new kicker...

Did some drilling yesterday for a new kicker bracket, rod holder tracks and fish finders. Thrilled to say i found all solid wood with no signs of moisture.

One thing I will say is this one seems...
Forum: General 03-15-2020, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By jamesbalog
They were just professionally replaced this...

They were just professionally replaced this winter with receipts
Forum: General 03-14-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By jamesbalog
Picked up my 3rd V

Well I went about a month without a V-20. This one is an 83 cuddy powered by a 470 mercrusier. I’ve never had an I/O and wanted to stick with an outboard but when I looked at this one it was apparent...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 03-13-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By jamesbalog
Found one guys, thanks. Actually found two in the...

Found one guys, thanks. Actually found two in the last week, found myself a solid 83 cuddy and my tournament partner ended up with a 96 v-21, one of the cleaner ones I***8217;ve ever saw.
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 03-09-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By jamesbalog
Looking for another one.

Looking for another V20/21. Would prefer a cuddy or dually with an outboard.

Im in Ohio but will travel for the right boat.

If you have one for sale or know of one please let me know.

...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 02-07-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 349
Posted By jamesbalog
Yep I saw it, oil pan is leaking.

Yep I saw it, oil pan is leaking.
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 02-06-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 349
Posted By jamesbalog
I’ll still be on Erie walleye fishing one way or...

I’ll still be on Erie walleye fishing one way or another. Can’t decide if I want to buy a new aluminum boat this year or buy another cheap boat and save for a few years for a new glass boat (Ranger,...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 01-30-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 349
Posted By jamesbalog
Boat has been sold

Boat has been sold
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 01-27-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 418
Posted By jamesbalog
I use the same method you guys mentioned I didn’t...

I use the same method you guys mentioned I didn’t bid until about 30 seconds left. I would have preferred to let it go longer but was on a cell phone with crappy service and didn’t trust it to...
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