Storage

[macojoe]

I have the Food Saver Bag Vac. It is about 4 or 5 years old now. It works great!! You will need to learn some tricks. When putting fish in dry with paper towle first and try not to let the part of the bag that is going to seal get wet, or it won't seal.I will do things like sauce, or stew when I make a big pot. But you should freeze it first in a container then seal in bags. this way the machine doesn't suck up the juice and not seal. Same goes for things that will get squeezed when vac is running.
I use mine alot!! you can boil bags, mic, freeze in them.
I will take a stew and put in a bag and freeze then throw hole bag in boiling water to heat. Open pour to bowl and eat!!

4 or 5 years of frequent use with no problems sounds like a reliable machine.

I noticed that sears is marketing these machines under the kenmore name. I wonder if they are made by the same manufacturer?

[macojoe]

Sears makes nothing!! So I am sure it is Food Saver.
I like mine. It can be a pain in the being when your are learning. Like I said if you get a little water or juice next to where you are going to seal it won't and you be screaming!! I almost brought it back to the store when I first got it for that reason.
I put everything in them bags!! stuff for the boat xtra clothes, rigs I made, spare spark plugs, evt ect
You also have to watch for sharp things like bones and stuff. Just a little pin hole will make it not seal.

[Mac_Attack]

Thanks for the advice Seakindly. I've been to the library and looked through last fall's Sunday editions of the News and Free Press - no V20s or 21s. I'm from a fresh water area and know nothing about the problems caused by salt water. Please tell me. Thanks Bill Mc

[bigshrimpin]

Mac -
Here are a few options: Some really nice boat here!! Unfortunately all except one are in Florida

1995 v21 steplift with 2000 honda 130hp $12,900
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1992 v20 steplift with 1992 Yamaha 150 $7000
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/3/8/65114238.htm

1989 v20 steplift with 1993 Yamaha 200hp on a bracket $7995
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/7/8/62084878.htm

1988 v20steplift full transom OMC Stern Drive $5500 (price is high)
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/6/2/64534062.htm

1993 v20 Center Console with 1992 yamaha 150 $9995
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/7/8/65112578.htm


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[macojoe]

I would go for the $5500 with the full transom!! Nothing like a dry boat!! That full transom is a great thing to have.
This is how mine is now since i added the bracket.

Mac, do you have local/regional weekly fishing magazines. They would be a great place to check the fall ads for a v20/21.

Salt water is very corrosive to any metals, even marine grade aluminums and stainless steels. Even if you religiously flush and wash after every use, it will still take it's toll after a while. A well cared for used saltwater boat can still be a good one to get, but my point is that since you are living in Michigan, you should be able to find one that has been used in freshwater. It can be worthwhile to travel inland, as BRIANM did, to get one; but not so nifty to do the reverse.

In my area, a boat that has been used only in freshwater commands a higher price, and it's condition can justify it.

Good luck!

[bigshrimpin]

http://www.ablboats.com

There's a 1990 v20 in Ohio here with a 150 force . . . Uhhhh there asking like $8000. I'm sure that price is negotiable.

[macojoe]

yea and BEWARE of Force!!

[Mac_Attack]

The boat in Ohio looks clean and its a freshwater boat that only 3hours away! Macajoe or any one else what's the problem or problems with Force?

Thanks Bill Mc