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    trailer crossmember

    well i replaced the fwd cross member, bunk stiffner, had it weight at cty landfill (980 lbs) and register. next, as we're tapping the trailer for any signs of rust . we found some at the rt rear main frame, and at the fwd side of frame ( sorry no downloaded pic yet). well a trip to the trailer...
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    plans for a boat cradle for v20

    hello does any one have any plans with pictures on how to built a boat cradle for an 86 v20? i like to take mine off the trailer so i can work on trailer at home. thanks jet:train:
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    86 fuel tank removal

    Wedsday I will try again, this time I will wrap the rope around the fuel inlet and fuel vent, using the eng lift. If that fails, I will try to use the steel pipe in the tank method. I haunt had any luck finding a cable saw to cut under the tank. Since the tank is the original one I don't trust...
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    Newbie here--just got a v20

    welcome welcome to the site, i see your from Tampa also. the picture looks like the marina near Baypines VA center, well, good luck, and if you need help, let me know, Im a paramedic in Pinellas cty. jet
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    86 fuel tank removal

    well i having no luck with this fuel tank removal, i broke off the fuel tank outlet, and the fuel tank inlet is slightly crush, the tank area around the inlet flexes, but that's all i get. i dont want to remove cap, or cut any of the stringers of frame. last hope will be to fill tank with water...
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    trailer crossmember

    well i was able to find a trailer store that will cut a galvanized "V" crossmember to size of old crossmember and weld the old "C" shape attachment to it. (ALL FOR ABOUT $140.00) The old attachment are in good shape. Now another question, i believe the welding will affect the galvanized...
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    trailer crossmember

    hello i need to replace my forward galvanized crossmember (3x3x64) on my homemade (part shorelander) trailer. can i use an aluminium crossmember of the same dimensions? do i have to worry about dissimilar metal corrosion? my 86 steplift is on it now.:train: jetblue
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    86 fuel tank removal

    Working on my 86 stepliift, i started removing the factory fuel tank so i can have it pressure tested for leaks. I scrapped off as much of the foam around the tank and removed the two wooden floor supports (2x2) which were nailed in with rubber spacers under it. i power wash to remove as much...
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    trailer brakes

    guess i will take all your advice, and hold off for on those brakes for now, my trip to the gulf is only 50 miles round trip and only 10 to the bay from tampa. i plan to replace springs, axles. tires, this weekend. thanks everyone jetblue
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    trailer brakes

    i have a tandem trailer that i will be rebuilding for my 86 v20 with Johnson 150 outbd. i purchase two axles already and now i realize my combine trailer,boat weight, might be near the Florida limit of 3000 lbs for brakes required on a trailer. Can i weld brake flanges on the axles? thanks...
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    Lifting Johnson OB

    I know its been a while since this last post, but have you taken your 85 johnson outboard 150 apart? i have to tear down this engine i have just womdering if you have any input on removal. i have the service manual, thanks jet
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    I finally got me 86 v20

    thanks for the wiring diagram. i am going to check wiring make sure no corrosion or new changes were done. and do my cleaning this weekend. SAFE BOATING EVERYONE.
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    I finally got me 86 v20

    86 v20 step lift, here are some pictures of the boat. the 85 Johnson o/b 150 v6 will have to be torned down and check to see how much can be saved. This w/e i will take more photos, do a complete cleaning, and inspect as much as i can get into and start writting my "to do list". i was able to...
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    I finally got me 86 v20

    WELL I finally got a V-20 that was advertised in craiglist in the wrong town (Orlando), but in Tampa. The hull is in good shape with some heavy cleaning coming my way, the floor, hull and compartments were free of cracks and soft spot. The motor, not so much its a Johnson, 150 V6 that has been...
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    is the 3.7 eng. a eng. option for 89 V20

    im looking at purchasing a 89 V20 steplift with a 3.7 eng.. when i look it up in the Wellcraft 89 catolog i dont see that option. can anyone explain this to me . im new with the boating hobby thanks jetblue:head:
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