i'm buying a V20! - Page 5

Mac_Attack · #41 12-13-2006, 08:36 AM

I like the boat. Splash well is the same as mine also. Duallys are rare and a fresh water one to boot. Drive safe and wave as you pass Michigan. Ken is a member here and lives in the Chicago area PM him. Billy Mac ;D

reelapeelin · #42 12-13-2006, 10:03 AM

Sounds like yer goin' ... have a great trip...take some pix along the way ... is trailer single axle or tandem?...

...if ya gotta buy tires ... and all the mileage yer gonna do to VA, then FL ...might as well go w/ a set of Goodyear Marathon Radials ... I've been runnin' 'em for years now ... and FLAWLESS ... you won't regret it ...and don't fergit the spare ;) ...

Franco · #43 12-13-2006, 11:12 AM

Kajun, you can always check out the boat and then have it delivered to you. I had a marginal trailer under my V20 when I left Virginia. I hired a company to deliver it and figuering my time, gas, and everything else it was just a couple of dollars more to have it done that way with no worries of trailer related problems.

macojoe · #44 12-13-2006, 12:50 PM

Tow It, Tow It, Tow It

I not scared!! I would tow it in a new york min! But I tow my V20 90 MPH down the highway!! :o

good luck!! want to see all the pic when you get back! Cause i know you buying!!

reelapeelin · #45 12-13-2006, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macojoe

I tow my V20 90 MPH down the highway!! :o

;D ...Hope yer kiddin' ... ;D ...

Franco · #46 12-13-2006, 01:48 PM

Hey MJ, I know you got a lot of balls, I've seen the extra pair you had hangin' on the back of your truck. That being said, you service your trailer, you know what shape it's in and how it tows. Better safe than sorry!

macojoe · #47 12-13-2006, 09:04 PM

Rap yes I have hit 90 a few times when I am trying to get home fast!

Franco, yes I have a brand new trailer, plus it is a tandam, well two years old with not even one season use cause of all the motor problems.

And you are right I can tell you were every bolt is, and the last time it was checked!!

But I would still tow that puppy home, maybe not 90mph but a quick ck of all systems and your off!!

Kajun · #48 12-13-2006, 10:43 PM

well MJ...i will be doing that friday :) just finished talking to the guy on phone..snow is melted.. asked him to clearify just what was wrong with motor and he said after the season was over they took it in to mechanic to winterize it...and the mechanic said it was missing but said he could still use it like it was, but his mom didnt want to pay the mechanic the extra $ to diagnose/fix it and she said to just sell it...so whos knows..it might be a good engine afterall!

i told him only thing i was worried about was trailer at the moment..he said all he would do is put new tires on it...and that every year he greased the bearings buddies and never had a prob....and that all lights work on it....i'll do some basic checks and bring it to a tire place and have tires replaced...hubs checked and then hit the road.

so..i'm leaving tommorow at noon...headin to somonauk,Illinois to rescue this old dually from a life of kid skiiing lake duty and put her to work catching fish *;D hopefully its an uneventful trip back ...but i'm gonna try to plan and bring extra stuff..like a spare or 2..hubs and stuff.

anyone know the dry weight of this boat and trailer? approx?

lumberslinger178 · #49 12-13-2006, 11:19 PM

sweet we want pics of the whole trip........ ;D ;D ;D have a safe trip ..... oh i forgot the v-20 gods are watchin over ya...lol

Seacrets · #50 12-13-2006, 11:31 PM

Hey Kajun, do you have 14" wheels on your 18' trailer? Why don't you block it up and throw both tires in the back of your truck.