Maximun Load For V-20???

[Salmonman]

Hello Everybody,
I thought I might be able to find out some info from you guys on my wellcraft v 20 steplift. I am a commercial salmon fisherman on the north coast of California,

It seems most of these little boats are inland ,,, I dont see many on the coast here,,,

what do you guys figure the maximum load is,,, grant it sea conditions mean everything,,,,
I have an external altenator kit on the boat and aluminum house,,,Merc 470,,, also outriggers etc,,, gurdies,, hydraulic pump,,,, I have got rid of all the little extras to lighten up my boat,,, I figure I have 500 - 700 lbs in the boat after the factory built it,, I never fish with more than 2 people,,,, counting myself,,,,

what do you figure the hull payload is?
someone must know?
thanks,
Mike

[reelapeelin]

Sal...we got to see some pix of yer rig...sounds unique...numbers on my plate long since gone, and I don't wanna give you bad info...What yr model your boat??...

[macojoe]

My boat is a 1975, was I/O 165, Now converted to OB 175 hp with bracket.

I have had up to 700 pounds of fish with 3 guys over 250 a piece, thats 1400 pounds plus gear! Just make head way slow and easy she will get you there no problem!!

Just keep boat level, I have 2 floor tanks down the center that will hold 100 #+ fish depending on what kind of fish I have caught.
Also the front step down works as a nice fish box when needed also! One guy each side and third sits center or off to one side depending were you need him to stay stright.

Pic's we want pic's!

[Salmonman]

she is a 1981,,,with a merc 470 i/o.....I have put alot of stuff in the boat,,, I have three fuel tanks,,, two ss sadle tanks,and the factory tank under the deck,,,, extra in line racor,, ext altenator kit,, hydraulic pump,, auto pilot,, I try and keep the weight down,,, If I figure Ice and fish and fuel,,, I start getting worried,, so you think from a factory slab she can handle 2000 lbs of gear , ice and fish?

[charlie_the_tuna]

i contacted wellcraft awhile back and they still had a copy of the original capacity plate for my boat.
give em a try.

[Salmonman]

I'll get some pictures in here,, stand by,,
Thanks

[Salmonman]

Charlie...... what does the cpacity plate say? I cant read my old plate,,, my hull is an 1981,,, with a merc 470 i/o

[macojoe]

I forgot about ice add another 200# for that!!

I think you can get 2000 in it, I think the plate says 1500 or so? I forgot, but mine is unread able also.

you will get 2000 ok I am sure, I have to 20 gal saddle bags and a 25 in the old motor well for total 65, I am sure you have more then that.

[macojoe]

Here you go, 2100 pounds, This is for OB but they all the same hull.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=General;action=display;num=11531618 61;start=1#1

[reelapeelin]

That 2125 lbs looks INCLUSIVE of the motor's weight...minus 400 for motor=1725...minus 450 for two guys=1275...minus 200 for gear n' beer=1075...minus 500lbs for fuel=575 ...optional third person and the alum. house it starts gettin' kinda thin :-/ ...

[macojoe]

Just don't catch more then 500# fish you fine ;)

Thats why I hate looking at them plates!! I am always over loading!! :o

[Stillrunning]

You will know its full when you catch a fish and water starts to come in. Throw that one back and head in.LOL

[reelapeelin]

This is a good argument for a full-transom :D ...

[macojoe]

and I have one!! ;D

[reelapeelin]

and I have one!! ;D




...Load 'er UP!! ;D ...

[rb437]

My capacity plate shows 1050lbs or 7 persons.

[macojoe]

That must be a 20" transom??

[TunaHead]

Salmonman, where are you located? I'm just north of Eureka.

[Salmonman]

Hey Thanks for all of the good or bad advice,,,, Tuna Im located in Half Moon Bay,,,

SO I have a 1981 v20 with an I/O merc 470
I have put 500 to 700 lbs of gear in the boat,.,,
salmon fishing rig,, hydraulics , gurdies etc,,,
oh and a 180 pound aluminum enclosure,.
not to mention heavy old auto pilot and ice ,,100 lbs of lead,,,etc...

[macojoe]

So whats the porblem?? You catch 500 # fish give to me on my boat and you can keep one 20 pounder! ;) ;D