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New V-20 Owner
I just picked up my first boat on Saturday. I bought a 1985 Wellcraft V-20 with a Merc 470. I haven't had much opportunity to fiddle around with it yet, but I know its going to need a thorough "going through" before it goes anywhere. I bought it from the second owner who's owned it since 1992, but this past winter decided he was going to strip it down and freshen up the cosmetic stuff. Well he never got around to it and all the teak, stainless, and just about every screw and fitting is in a series of boxes. It needs a couple batteries and I'm going to clean it up, change the fluids, tune up, and all the general msc stuff before I try to start it, but is there anything anyone wants to add to my list of things to look at? I have no problem going through the entire vessel, which is how I'm going to learn about the boat and I'll be much more confident in the eventual end product.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions and all my future posts; which I imagine will be many!   
Last edited by thewaxmania; 07-29-2014 at 04:55 PM. Reason: Pictures 
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07-28-2014, 04:23 PM
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Welcome to a world of pain and pleasure. Im sure you'll enjoy the helloutta it....
BTW, these guys can become a rowdy crowd when you dont post any pics... Welcome!!
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- The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but obtainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. Lucky Jack - .......The Surprise is not old; no one would call her old. She has a bluff bow, lovely lines. She's a fine seaboat: weatherly, stiff and fast, very fast, if she's well handled. No, she's not old; she's in her prime. 85' Wellcraft 20 Fisherman "Guale Girl" 1979 Alumnacraft 14 - STILL got holes in it 2006 WS Tarpon160f - "Mudd Butt"
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07-28-2014, 08:13 PM
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Welcome to the club!
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-Steve "Oar Chasm!" 1977 Wellcraft V20 Step OB cuddy. 1971 1350 Merc "Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk." - Sir Francis Chichester
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07-28-2014, 09:51 PM
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Hi, and welcome aboard. Enjoy your stay.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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07-29-2014, 09:00 AM
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Welcome to the site! My buddy has the same year boat as you. I just rebuilt his gimble section and have been through mine as you're about to do. If you have any concerns ask away. Spare and Ferm can answer about any of your technical questions. Im sure we'll all be glad to help ya out! Have fun, these are great boats!!
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07-29-2014, 05:05 PM
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Thanks!
I have two specific questions. The first is, what are those round black things on the aft deck at the edge of the transom? They look like they're adjustable or spin if you pull a bolt out of the side and there's a threaded hole in the top that looks like it could mount something. I've never seen anything like them before. The second question is about the lifting eye and cleat on the bow. There's a threaded rod that goes into the cuddy behind a little curtain that snaps in place. It is then attached to a bracket that looks like its bolted to the hull. This metal bracket is toast. Looks like some water would wick down the rod and sit on the bracket and it is just totally rotted on one side. Where do I get one of those and what are they called? I have searched the online shops and honestly, I don't know what its called or if its even available. I posted a couple pictures from when I first saw the boat a month ago and then on Saturday when I parked it in my yard. Its very exciting.
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07-29-2014, 05:30 PM
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Welcome to the site. The black things are downrigger mounts. The other thing you mentioned I can't be of much help. Enjoy the new rig.
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07-29-2014, 09:28 PM
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Welcome...great choice for your first boat. I diont think you be able to find just the backing plat for the bow eye. If you know anyone at all that has access to sheet metal, just a piece of stainless steel drilled ito match will work fine. If you really really get stuck send me a sketch of the dimensions I'll can make you one up.
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