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Forum: Modifications 08-21-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 936
Posted By menacer
Re: Pilot house

I agree with you there. I'm thinking of using aluminum for the frame work with 1/4" Star board and Plexiglas. Probably 100 - 150 lbs I'm guessing which wouldn't even be noticed .
Forum: Modifications 08-21-2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 936
Posted By menacer
Pilot house

Has anyone here have a pilot house built on their V ? I'm toying with the idea of making a removable pilot house for my V. I think that would be great for striper fishing in the fall . Just a place...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 07-12-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 263
Posted By menacer
Re: 82 v with 155 Evinrude

Hi Mulv, No I don't have an enclosure, I was looking for a used one too. They're not cheep , around $300 per panel. And thank you I will send you the pics for posting this evening Dennis
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 07-12-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 263
Posted By menacer
82 v with 155 Evinrude

!982 step v 20' with 155 Evinrude commercial engine and shore land r trailer. The motor runs well but is getting close to needing pistons and rings . It would probably run for a few more seasons with...
Forum: Performance 05-15-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 533
Posted By menacer
Re: Carbs leaking

O K , this is what I've tried since the last post. I've replaced all the fuel lines 3/8" from the tank to the VRO. Installed a new VRO and ran a heavy concentration 4 to1 of Sea foam through the...
Forum: Performance 05-07-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 533
Posted By menacer
Re: Carbs leaking

It's leaked from day one.
Forum: Performance 05-05-2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 533
Posted By menacer
Re: Carbs leaking

Update, I pulled the cover off the front of the carbs , pumped the ball, and with the motor facing strait I tilted it all the way up and no leak. Then I turned the motor to one side and that's when...
Forum: Performance 05-05-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 533
Posted By menacer
Re: Carbs leaking

Macojoe, Ive tried 15x 15 ss a 15x17 aluminum and a 14 1/4x17 ss stiletto . No matter which prop I try , 4500 rpm is max. The carbs are fully opening , the timing is dead on and advancing ,and...
Forum: Performance 05-04-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 533
Posted By menacer
Carbs leaking

I have a 1990 Evinrude 155 commercial engine on my V 20 and maybe someone here can set me strait. I had the 3 carbs cleaned this week and the motor runs pretty good it can only get 4500 rpms, the...
Forum: Performance 04-12-2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 466
Posted By menacer
Re: 4500 rpms is all shes do

If the motor is tuned and all else fails try down sizing from the 15 inch prop, it may be too much . Try a 14 1/4 x 17 prop and see if your rpms come up. That should get you over 5000. One other...
Forum: General 04-03-2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 418
Posted By menacer
Seacast ?

Has anyone used Seacast to repair their transom? From what I've read this is some amazing product. I got a $1600.00 estimate for repairing the transom with new plywood . With seacast it will cost...
Forum: General 04-03-2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 418
Posted By menacer
Seacast ?

Has anyone used Seacast to repair their transom? From what I've read this is some amazing product. I got a $1600.00 estimate for repairing the transom with new plywood . With seacast it will cost...
Forum: General 04-02-2007, 06:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
Re: heavy stern ?

After I apply the Git rot I'm going to drill a few shallow holes about 6 inches apart and fill them with resin and glass which should allow me to cap the transom with glass .
I don't know how or...
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
Re: heavy stern ?

I just might take a ride over this summer, across the bay of course, and hopefully meet you guys.
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
Re: heavy stern ?

Mulv,
The striped ones are here and they are biting. They were hitting just like they do in the fall. Just hook up some bunker , loosen your drag and sit back and wait for the run off. I forgot to...
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
Re: heavy stern ?

Lumberslinger,
I tried for an hour to put up some pics, I don't know how to post them. Sorry.
Dennis
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
Re: heavy stern ?

cfelton,
Thank you for the heads up about the glass not adhering, I have plenty of marine tex .
Thanx Dennis
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
Re: heavy stern ?

Macojoe ,
I purchased the Git rot today and I'll apply it some time this week after the transom dries out. I Also think that's the way to go , glass the top of the transom and forget the metal cap....
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
Re: heavy stern ?

Thanx for the reply Reelapeelin, Ill get a pic on Monday and post it. Right now I have some plastic covering the boat and 2 heavy duty C- camps on the transom ,squeezing the water out of the plywood....
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
Re: heavy stern ?

UP DATE -- *I pulled the cap off the transom and the transom is soaked. *The plywood isn't rotted but is starting to separate. *Any ideas on what I should do?
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
Re: heavy stern ?

UP DATE -- *I pulled the cap off the transom and the transom is soaked. *The plywood isn't rotted but is starting to separate. *Any ideas on what I should do?
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
Re: heavy stern ?

UP DATE -- *I pulled the cap off the transom and the transom is soaked. *The plywood isn't rotted but is starting to separate. *Any ideas on what I should do?
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
heavy stern ?

I have a question about my 1982- V20 cc with a 155 hp Evinrude O/B. *We were anchored in the Delaware bay yesterday with seas 2-3 feet and 15- 20 knot winds with the bow facing the wind. *I had about...
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
heavy stern ?

I have a question about my 1982- V20 cc with a 155 hp Evinrude O/B. *We were anchored in the Delaware bay yesterday with seas 2-3 feet and 15- 20 knot winds with the bow facing the wind. *I had about...
Forum: General 04-01-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 654
Posted By menacer
heavy stern ?

I have a question about my 1982- V20 cc with a 155 hp Evinrude O/B. *We were anchored in the Delaware bay yesterday with seas 2-3 feet and 15- 20 knot winds with the bow facing the wind. *I had about...
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