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Now that my pulling problem is behind me, I'm feeling like a proud V-20 owner again. I just posted a bunch of "After" pictures of my boat now that my renovation is complete. Here is the link to my gallery: http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=cp2 I'll be happy to...

On Sunday I took the boat out for it's first trip since buying it and restoring it for four months.  It is a 1980 V-20 with a 305 Chevy I/O and a Volvo Penta outdrive.  I paid $5200 for it and have invested at least that much in repairs and upgrades. I was disappointed to notice that it pulls...

I'm getting ready to install a transom mount transducer on a boat that I have never had in the water! The instructions say to use a couple of cable clamps on the wire between the transducer and the hole that passes through the transom. Can someone explain exactly where the water line will be on...

I'm getting ready to mount some rod holders that are similar to the ones I saw in macojoe's boat.  Id like them to be as high as possible, but in order to get a backing plate behind it It seems like  I would have to drop it down about an inch below flush from the top.  This keeps my rod holders...

Ugh! I just finished reading a 300 page book called Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring, and although I can now test circuits, calculate wire size, etc, I still don't know the basics. Can someone recommend a more basic book or web site? Or can I get some simple instruction assuming I am...

I give up. I've looked everywhere for replacements for the storage bin liners (or whatever they are called) located in the gunnels on the stern. Anyone know where to get some? I'd love to replace them with something insulated for storing drinks or convert to a bait tank or something, but I'd...

In the nose of my V-20, I have a rusty support bar that connects the back of the bow eye to the bottom of the bow cleat that is on the top of the cabin. It is made with 1/2 inch all-thread and is not stainless or even galvanized metal. It has leaked and left a small mess inside. Mostly, the boat...

I'd like some advice on repairing spider cracks. I'm only assuming that is the right term for what I have on the surface of the gel coat. Please take a look at the last picture in my gallery (mine is the latest one that was posted and is on page 4). I took a close up picture of the problem. I...

With a lot of help I was able to get a gallery started. You can find it on page 4 of the V-20 section. Feel free to comment on anything you see in the pictures. I could use the advice! I'll have some questions on the repair page very soon!

I'm ready to post a few "Before" pictures in the Gallery. Can I get a password? I emailed a couple of days ago, but I haven't heard back. Thanks

I have a 9.9 horse Johnson that I would like to use as an auxiliary motor. I would use it for trolling for Salmon and Stripers (1.5-2.5mph). Will it push my new (to me) V-20?

I have no experience with this, but I'm going to try patching a few small holes and cracks in the gel coat. A friend will be helping and he knows the drill except for coloring the stuff to match the off white color of my boat. Any tips you could give me would be great. Thanks.

I am looking for a good spot to position the blocks when I lift my boat up for trailer work. There are several "steps", or flat spots in the back on the bottom of the boat. Which ones are strong enough (i.e. have support beams underneath them) to hold the weight of the boat? I can't tell by...

I stumbled on to a windshield that is (sort of) for sale on Ebay. The auction is actually for a windshield for a smaller boat, but in the text it mentions that the guy also has one for a V-20. He is in Florida and says you'll have to pick it up. I hope this helps someone out there.

I'm going to be buying a new brake actuator for the boat I just bought, but I want to make sure it is big enough. Can anyone give me an idea of the weight including V-20, trailer, gear, and a Chevy 305? I could have it weighed, but I just need to get within 1,000 pounds of the actual weight to...

Unless you live in California, this may seem ridiculous, but I've spent quite some time trying to locate a V-20 that was worth it's asking price. I found one about two hours from here that was being sold simply as a "Wellcraft". I called to ask if it was a V-20, and was thrilled to find out that...

I'm convinced the V-20 is the boat for me, but I really don't see myself traveling from central California to North Carolina or Florida to get one.  If anyone has or knows of one in my neck of the woods, please let me know.  My price range is $5,000-$7500 and I would like an outboard model and a...

I'm thinking about buying a v-20 cuddy but from what I've seen, the freeboard is pretty low on these boats. Is it a problem? I'll be using it in N. California for Salmon and bottomfish in the Pacific, Stripers in the Rivers, etc. Also, it seems like the standard I/O is only 4 cylinders. Is this...