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  1. phatdaddy

    Gas prices

    $2.60 85 ethanol $3.41 93 Non-E here yesterday
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    Top Cap and Hull Compatability

    The biggest difference I’ve seen in the caddy’s is the tank location. Mine is an 84 and tank is all the aft against the splashwell. Couple years later, they moved it to midship. On the CConsoles, isn’t it under the console? These were mass produced hulls with 3 different caps, so I can’t...
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    Top Cap and Hull Compatability

    Stringers are “glass encapsulated’’ with a wood core.
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    Gas prices

    Went down here, but always does after Labor Day
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    Top Cap and Hull Compatability

    That’s a lot of work ,seems like locating another center console would be a better option. Since it is a CC, can’t u remove the console and cut out the deck, leaving a 3 inch lip all around the gunnels. This would give access to stringers to do your repair. If you’re going that route, I’d...
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    Well…. I’m done! Retired!

    Good for you. Been kinda wondering where u were. Come on down but don’t complain about the bugs,the heat, the traffic,the prices, the food, the tomato’s , etc.
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    1986 Wellcraft 180 fisherman fuel question

    Sounds like the vent hose for the tank.
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    Hard starting

    U sure it has a butterfly choke or an enricher? My 84 150 was tricky to start. U raising the throttle advance bout half way? With the enricher, I had to push the key in about 3 times while cranking cold and throttle advanced about half way U ever checked compression or looked at the reeds?
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    Steering tube

    Is the steering cable still in the tube? Can u hold the starboard side with a crescent wrench while turning the port side. I have never had to take one off, just wondering out loud, Maybe apply little heat and impact gun
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    Carb rebuilt

    Know your pain,Oteps. I was working on carbs from my Tohatsu bout a month ago, i had 2 pair of 3X readers stacked on my nose looking at those jets.
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    Carb rebuilt

    YouTube is very helpful in a situation like this. Also a service manual made by Mercury for your specific OB.
  12. phatdaddy

    Wiring

    https://newboatbuilders.com/images/circuit6.jpg This one is pretty generic, First one i found using search Some one has a black and white one that is more specific to the V20 It’s on here somewhere Edit: Found it Look in the links section 5th topic down
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    Ocean city md fishin trip.

    Sounds like an average day on vacation. We usually throw in an ER visit before it’s all over with. Hope the best part is ahead.
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    1975 Wellcraft V20 steplift / Re-Build... Again?

    A few have removed them, less have got them back on. go to the search function, top right of page search by member Myfathersson, he did a rebuild of a center console. unfortunately the pictures didn't make it to the new site. Maybe the text will give u some insight. i sent a DM to admin...
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    1979 v-20 refresh.

    WOW is right! Great job and thanks for the picks! I had A 3/4 enclosure, no back. I’m in north Florida, so not that cold for me, and I loved it. Great for the summer thunderstorms and the chilly days of winter. allowed for year round use. On the front , I had zippers on either side of the...
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    Raising Transom

    Depends on how u raised the trsnsom. If u just added 5 inches to existing transom, u would probably need to add “knees” to tie all that together. If u replaced all the transom with a new 25” transom, i would think it would be OK. Post Pictures
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    How much ?

    everyone down here is jumping on the Suzuki bandwagon, mainly due to availibility & price bout 3-4 grand cheaper if he's in the charter business, i'd go with the brand the best dealer in the area sells.
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    I have a new rant.

    I'm more of a Waffle House guy.
  19. phatdaddy

    Mercury throttle control

    It became a federal law when they passed the Covid Laws 4 or 5 years ago. Coast Guard tacked it onto the Covid Relief Package.
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    My rant and rave today.

    Happy Birthday Scook!! The ones with zeros in them count.
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