Recent content by buckleyjr

Fellow V fans, here is a picture of my new stern hatches. They are teak with varnish. They are actually the same color but one is in the sun. I try to make at least upgrade a season. Boat should be in for the weekend. Hope the stripes are still biting!

If I had a place to put this I'd check this out this weekend. He's asking $700 and sounds flexible. Someday I'll buy one to fix up for fun, I just need to find a place to store. Wife won't appreciate two boats in the driveway. http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/boa/4459523628.html

I finally got the V21 ready for launch. Here are some pics of the boat in the driveway. I'm looking forward to spending Father's Day on the boat at the Jersey Shore.

Given what I've heard about the state of the water in NJ I'm getting to some projects on my wish list this spring. I'm aiming to get the boat in the water early June. First up was replacing the old rod boxes. I'll post pics later on that project. Last weekend I pulled the dash and am replacing...

This seems like a nice one... http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/boa/3113979519.html This is a 1990 WellCraft with a 2007 Mercurser motor and outdrive all redone with paper work to prove it. Boat is in the water and ready for a test run. Please call 848.223.7914 to see the boat. If you would...

Anyone know why a new fuel pump would go bad? I just had it replaced a month ago. Could I have some bad gas that ruins the fuel pump after 15 gallons of use? I had a new filter (replaced the entire filter assembly) installed when I replaced the pump last month.

Been having tons of fun on the boat this summer. Here are some recent pics... In the slip. Note that I finally changed the thru hull fittings to stainless... Smile for the camera! My son's first shark. You can see the Freedom Tower rising...

I took my V21 out today for the maiden voyage of the season. My wife and two kids. I was in the Raritan Bay in NJ in New Jersey - between Keyport, NJ and Staten Island, NY. All the way up to Sandy Hook. The blue fish are everywhere! You can't go 2 minutes without seeing one jumping out of the...

I received an email from the WellcraftV20 Community today, wishing me a happy birthday. Very cool! Thank you. Here are two of my favorite pictures of my boat...

I took advantage of the great weather in the Northeast today and installed my Christmas gift to myself - my new Captains Chair...

Many of you may have seen this but it's worth checking out. It's a whole site dedicated to Raymond C. Hunt - they guy who designed the hull of the V20. http://www.huntdesigns.com/ Then click on Production>Hunt>Hunt Yachts>Harrier 25 What's that boat look like? Mine's a lot cheaper!

Sorry for the delay in getting these posted. Here are some pictures of my dash set-up. The box is made of an acrylic/plexiglass material. Keeps the electronics dry. I have to be honest, I don't use them. The fishfinder doesn't work on catching crabs and I never had to use the Loran in the...

Hey guys, haven't posted in a while but visit at least once a week. After about a year of doing research (and convincing the wife), I pulled the trigger and purchased a 2007 175 etec. Here is a picture of the old 1995 200 Evinrude: And here is the new beauty: I took her for a test ride on...

I a looking to repower to a 4 strike Yamaha - probably 150 due to the difference in weight (I currently have a 200 Evinrude '95). Anyone have any good ideas when the best time to do this is? Its better to by an air conditioner in the winter, does the same apply for an outboard So far, I get...

As a follow-up to the flow-meter thread, how often should fuel lines be replaced? I am assuming mine never were changed and my boat is 10 years old. When I pump the ball my hand gets all black, is this something I should do now, or do you think it could last through the season. I have no reason...