Forum: Repairs
08-08-2006, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 529
Re: Will Marine Tex.....
??? Hmmm....I always tho't the two were the same stuff. I have the one repaired tank out already. Guess I could remove the MT and try the JB....cheap bastid I am and all. :P
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Forum: General
08-07-2006, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,435
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Forum: General
08-07-2006, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 2,594
Re: The Final Chapter!!
MJ,
Prayers sent and will continue for your wifes full and speedy recovery and a resolution to your motor woes as well. I can't give any advise on what to do other than what's been posted already....
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Forum: General
08-07-2006, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 819
Re: Wild Ride Today
Glad ya made it home. Ditch the deadman lanyard. ;)
On really windy rough days I leave the boat home and head to the beach with my windsurfin' rig. Twix 20 to 30 knots of wind it's a blast. You...
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Forum: Repairs
08-07-2006, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 529
Re: Will Marine Tex.....
Yeah, I must admit, it makes me more than a little nervous just thinking about it cutting loose while out...or even while it's parked in my driveway. Tho' just one was leaking, I'm gonna replace'm...
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Forum: Repairs
08-05-2006, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 529
Re: Will Marine Tex.....
ThanX. I did just that and water tested it before fillin' it with gas and going out today. So far so good.
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Forum: Fishing
08-05-2006, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 284
Re: Snook Fishing
Locals I Know wouldn'a wacked off an inch and ate it.
Here one inlet south ( St. Lucie ) I've been catching greenies for bait and nailing Kingfish every early eve for the past week. Tonite I got...
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Forum: General
08-04-2006, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 209
Knots
An old fisherman puts on his lucky hat and heads for the docks looking for some action
He engages a prostitute and takes her up to a room. He's soon going at
it as well as he can for a guy...
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Forum: Off Topic
08-03-2006, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 366
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Forum: Repairs
08-02-2006, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 529
Will Marine Tex.....
...fix a small leak on the bottom of one'o my V-20 saddle tanks?
I removed'm both tanks today. Washed'm out and discovered a small leak in one at the rear bottom. Any tho'ts guys? TIA.
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Forum: General
08-02-2006, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 434
Re: boat names
Back in the 70s while living in Key West...(yeah, I know Jimmy from when he sang for change at mallory square )...I had a 19' bonefisher with a black max. Named it "Wetter's Better".
My other...
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Forum: General
07-25-2006, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 567
Re: portapottie for a v20
Took my bro-in-law fishin' last night. Soon as we anchored he said he was feeling sick (he ate at Taco Bell). Thinkin' he was gonna hurl, I sent him to the dive platform to chum the...
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Forum: General
07-24-2006, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 301
Lobster season
Went out to scope out some losbster hideouts for this Wed season opening, Pic'o'mu boat.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n147/Surfcentral/Fantome.jpg
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Forum: Performance
07-16-2006, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,297
Re: Guess what!
Headed out for a sunset / dinner run with family. Boat wouldn't even start. I cranked the 6hp kicker and said let's go anyway. Then I monkeyed with the main motor...found the points were closed. I...
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Forum: Performance
07-16-2006, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,297
Re: Guess what!
Headed out for a sunset / dinner run with family. Boat wouldn't even start. I cranked the 6hp kicker and said let's go anyway. Then I monkeyed with the main motor...found the points were closed. I...
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Forum: Performance
07-15-2006, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,724
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Forum: Repairs
07-14-2006, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,086
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Forum: General
07-13-2006, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,070
Re: V20 FORUM; how'd you hear?...
After nearly sinking in my 16'Bonito I looked for a bigger boat, found and bought the V-20...then while surfin' for info on Wellcrafts I found this site.
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Forum: General
07-11-2006, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 600
Re: trailer brakes
This is the first trailer I've had with brakes. I didn't like'm till a lady pulled in front of me w/o looking. I slammed on the brakes and stopped on a dime..in time...to not smash into her door. I...
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Forum: General
07-11-2006, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 567
Re: portapottie for a v20
I tho't', cut a peice of plywood with a hole in it ( 5gal bucket under ) and attach a terlit seat to the ply.
ANYTHING to keep folks from crappin' in the cooler.
Btw...any legal reqs...don't wanna...
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Forum: General
07-08-2006, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 542
Re: How far will you go???
Been out 30 or so miles and trolling all day long on 50 gals....had half a tank left at the dock. The Bahamas aren't outside of a doable range tho' best run in groups.
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Forum: General
07-05-2006, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 209
Re: How Much New?
Duuno what mine cost new but, I do know I saved about 35+ grand buyin' this ol'77V-20 last year instead of a new Mako today.
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Forum: General
07-05-2006, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 923
Re: Bow Rail
This bowrails bases were cracked and the rail bent. Must'a taken a hit dockside. I like it better bare.
Re; Bow riding...I used to let my black lab hang out on the front of my Bonito while I chased...
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Forum: General
07-05-2006, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 434
Re: boat names
Named my Boat "Fantome" after a ship lost from a fleet I sailed for years ago. The skipper was a windsurfin'bud.
http://www.fortogden.com/fantommiamiherald.html
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Forum: Repairs
07-03-2006, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 300
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