The QUEST for a working V20

[TunaHead]

There is a point at which the effort to attain a thing becomes more than just work... it becomes a quest. I can't tell you at what point that line is crossed but I feel confident in saying that it is now well behind me.

I decided to tow the V to Central Point, Oregon on Saturday where a guy by the name of JD (Jack Daniels?) had cut me a great deal on the new Suzuki 140hp I ordered last week. This is not a simple drive. It'll take ya 3 1/2 hours, much of it through steep winding coastal hills covered with ancient redwood trees. I knew my 1992 Ranger was undersized for the task but I did it anyway. 20 miles short of my goal the 15 year old clutch burned out. I was able to get it in gear and travel the last 18 miles down the highway in 2nd gear with logging trucks, other assorted 18 wheelers and Winnebago's passing me like I was standing still. I made it to my offramp and stalled just after getting off the highway blocking one of two lanes with the V. Someone yelled "Get off he road a$$hole!!!" (Jeez, that hadn't friggin' occured to me...)

A towtruck driver (Jesse, a man not unaquainted with methamphetamine) transported the V the last 2 miles to Fish Rite Marine and then took the Ranger to the Ford dealership a few miles away. As for me... I rented a 2008 Kia Sonata with a GREAT stereo sytem and XM radio and listed to National Lampoon comedy all the way home and then had a couple of shots of JD.

Next week is anybody's guess.

[msbhammer]

Your truly a Devoted V20 God. ;) and hey, I didnt forget to send ya that package, just been busy. I'll try and get it off to ya shortly. ;)

[THEFERMANATOR]

Look on the bright side, it could have always been worse. Stroll on over to OFF TOPIC under MASS CONFUSION if you want to have a look see.

[tsubaki]

(quote: Tuna)
"it becomes a quest"
When I first visited this site, that was exactly my impression of V owners. ;)
I'm sure Bayliner owners don't go to this trouble. ;D

[willy]

Hang in there Tuna, one morning soon you will watch the sun come up while on your V on the water with a reel drag squeling and a super model laying there admiring your technique. And your engine running but you won't be able to hear it.
Just a vision I had for you, they come to me once in awhile ;D

[hangbelly]

sorry about the swear words and flippin you the bird. i didnt know it was you tunahead...
That outfit in central point/ Medford making good deals for all? Might have to check them out one of these days. 8)

[C YENSEN]

dont worry brotha, evertying will work out ;D

[macojoe]

Been there and done all of that!!

I once blew the engin coppler and got towed in, then when trying to pull the V blew the clutch! I call that $1000 monday in my fishing log!!

Some day soon grasshopper you will be worry free!! But why does it always take so much $$$$ to get there??

[whale]

TH.....at least you maintain a sense of humor (get off the road A$$hole response was priceless).

You'll look back and laugh when you are cruising along with that sweet new Suzuki..........

[TunaHead]

You guys keep me goin' ;D

Hangbelly, Fish Rite Marine came in $3,000 cheaper than the guys who are near my place in CA. It's the lack of sales tax in Oregon.