New to the v20 forum

[Macrenovations]

New to the v20 forum just wanted to introduce my-self and say thanks in advance because I'll need it..

Last week picked up a 1973 v20 steplift with a 140 V4 Johnson. The owner was going to trash the boat and just sell the trailer for 800.00 But I just could not let him destroy that old girl. Brought her home to meet the wife ((surprise))). Have the whole boat stripped down and getting it ready for paint , Wiring ,well everything. For the most part the hull and transom are in good shape just a ton of screw holes to repair and a few cracks. Being a contractor it amazes me that very few people will take that extra time to do it right but have plenty of time to fix the same thing over and over...I am looking for a Newer windshield if anyone knows where to find one.Tried E-bay and some local boat yards...Will post pic soon... Thanks for a great forum Ken

[Destroyer]

Hi Ken, welcome to the site. Look up Lumberslinger.. you guys can trade ideas since he's also a contractor. I think I know the boat you bought, saw the same ad and was saddened to think she was going to be scrapped. Glad you've given her new life. If you need anything, just ask.. I'm confident that someone here can point you in the right direction.. there's a wealth of knowledge available here.. all yours for the asking. These are great people to be around..

[nipper]

Was that the one in the Craigslist Ad where the guy said he was moving and had to get rid of it by 8/15?

[chumbucket]

Originally Posted by Macrenovations

Being a contractor it amazes me that very few people will take that extra time to do it right but have plenty of time to fix the same thing over and over...Will post pic soon... Thanks for a great forum Ken

Einstein said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”

Welcome to the crazy farm. Let's see some pics of the progress.

[Road King Cole]

Originally Posted by Macrenovations

Brought her home to meet the wife ((surprise))).

wow, you got bigger ones than I do...or maybe its:

1) You have a rare understanding wife.
2) The chain in the kitchen isn't long enough for her to see what you actually bought.

Welcome to the site!

[Macrenovations]

Little bit of all three Road King Cole. Over all I could be out doing a lot worst things then staying home and working on the boat so the wife does not say to much besides get it done so we can take it out. That and It's a little to late ones it's home....

(((CRAP THE WIFE'S HOME RUUUUUUNNNNN))) That helps too
Just kidding she's always been great with this kind of stuff

Still prepping the boat for paint found three Bad cracks that were repaired before topside at least. Done by a 3rd grader , I had to rip off all the old so called glass work off and start fresh mainly for piece of mind and not to mention I would prefer not to see the repair.. Still looking for a complete windshield set or just have to rebuild the old one.Was thinking of making one out of wood just to be different any thoughts???
Will try tonight to upload pic

THE only chain is on me SHORT ONE at that

[Macrenovations]

Not sure if it was the one on Craigs List but the owner was going to scrap the boat and sell the trailer.I'd rather sell or scrap the trailer and put the money into the V20 any day.Everyone around here thinks I've lost my mind again...We'll see besides I like making people eat their words.....Thanks for all help////

[tsubaki]

Welcome to the site!


Do we get any pictures?

[lumberslinger178]

mac look forward to seeing the pics, where abouts do you do most of your work?

welcome aboard.

[Macrenovations]

Mainly work in New Jersey or if you were asking about the repairs to the boat most of the time at home or if needed at a buddys shop..

Her are a few pic. No one laugh too hard just give me a few weeks she'll look and run almost like new or better.

Some of the pic show what not to do when making glass and crack repairs been piling off most of the old repairs. Starting today with laying the first set of glass mat...