Forum: General
06-19-2007, 08:09 PM
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Got my 88' Dually back from the shop today........
She was running rough on the shakedown cruise two weekends ago. a couple of magnets on my flywheel had come unglued. Very lucky I didn't screw up my magneto (BTY, this is an 88' 175 Johnson). They...
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Forum: Repairs
06-15-2007, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,096
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Forum: General
06-14-2007, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 905
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Forum: General
06-14-2007, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,454
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Forum: General
06-14-2007, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,454
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Forum: General
06-14-2007, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Re: Thinking Of Buying a 1982 V-20 Fisherman
Guys,
If the transom has been redone and compression is good, I'd say $3500 - $3700 is a good price. That trailer is pretty decent and its got a T-top. With a little elbow grease and a few pieces...
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Forum: General
06-14-2007, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 905
Re: now you see it ,now you dont
Yea, the backs are attached with "double end christmas tree fasteners" I have yet to find any place to purchase them as most of mine are broken. The seat is the part I have questions about.
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Forum: General
06-14-2007, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 905
Re: now you see it ,now you dont
OK Lumber,
Don't worry about the seat pics right now....just tell me how the bottoms attach and if the backs are just plywood or are they reinforced? I'm going to the marine upholestry place...
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Forum: General
06-14-2007, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
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Forum: General
06-14-2007, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 905
Re: now you see it ,now you dont
Lumber,
My goal is to get my 88' looking as good as yours. BTW, you never showed me how your front bench seats attach. I'm going to talk to a local boat upholestry business to talk about...
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Forum: General
06-13-2007, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Re: Thinking Of Buying a 1982 V-20 Fisherman
Wiseguy,
I checked out your gallery. Very nice work. I'm sure you posted this already, but what type of paint did you use and what size tip on your sprayer? Any orange peel?
Maury
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Forum: General
06-13-2007, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
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Forum: Modifications
06-11-2007, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 3
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Recommendations on updated gages??
Will probably make updating my gages a priority within the next month or two. Any recommendations on a decent set to buy? Tach, fuel, trim and probably a speedo just for the heck of it. I guess one...
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Forum: General
06-11-2007, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,454
Re: Had the shake down cruise Saturday........
Reel, your probably right. I just didn't need the expense of the swim platform right now with all the other $$ I'm spending on the boat to get her ready. Gotta think the carb rebuilding will run at...
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Forum: General
06-11-2007, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,454
Had the shake down cruise Saturday........
....and yes, I forgot to take pics. Put the boat in the intercoastal fot the first time. Note to self: route the steering cable the right way in the helm. Its nice for the boat to turn left when you...
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Forum: General
06-10-2007, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,751
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Forum: General
06-10-2007, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,751
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Forum: General
06-08-2007, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,731
rust on the steering arm
Can I make the assumption there is enough metal on that steering arm to not worry about the rust that's up under the motor? I've never heard about one of those things breaking and replacing it is...
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Forum: General
06-08-2007, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,731
rust on the steering arm
Can I make the assumption there is enough metal on that steering arm to not worry about the rust that's up under the motor? I've never heard about one of those things breaking and replacing it is...
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Forum: General
06-07-2007, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 911
Re: 1982 FISHERMAN *Is there a live well? Where i
Don't know if they're the same, but on my 88' the back door is for the bilge; the one next to it is a fishbox/baitwell. The livewell portion (with aerator) was a dealer option. Some boats have it and...
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Forum: General
06-07-2007, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 911
Re: 1982 FISHERMAN *Is there a live well? Where i
Don't know if they're the same, but on my 88' the back door is for the bilge; the one next to it is a fishbox/baitwell. The livewell portion (with aerator) was a dealer option. Some boats have it and...
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Forum: General
06-04-2007, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 380
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Forum: General
06-04-2007, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 380
When purchasing a used outboard.................
Folks, I've got a general question. If and when I start looking for a newer motor (read: newer used motor), there are a few questions I have. First, is there a general rule of thumb on the amount of...
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Forum: General
06-01-2007, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 738
Re: transom flex?
I've got to think that after 20+ years it would be hard to find a V20 withoug a little flex. For those of you who have rock solid transoms after this much time, consider yourself very lucky. The seal...
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
05-30-2007, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,192
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