Deck area in different models?

[fireattackvdf335]

I've been reading the archives and searching through the galleries trying to learn as much as I can about the V's. It looks as if the cuddy model has more deck space to fish from than the DC. Can anyone tell me the differences in deck space dimensions between the Cuddy and Dual Console? (exact measurement not necessary) Am I seeing something wrong?

Help a newbie out, man. Consider it a charitable deduction on your taxes...

[Mulv80]

The helm on the dual console model is further aft than on the cuddy. The Dual Console and Center Console versions of the V-20 ride a little better for this reason. Cuddy's are the easiest to find and the cheapest. The Dual Console by many is considered the ultimate V-20, however finding one in decent shape can be a challenge.

[macojoe]

I think Cuddy has the most room, followed by the CC, *then the DC.

Most cuddys wide open, CC is good as long and they don't have them dam side boxes in the rear!!

DC has what I think the least space, but the best set up! again as long as it doesn't have the rear boxs! If I was starting over a DC would be in my yard now, best of both worlds !!

[Kajun]

fire..i think the difference in space between the two will become irrelevant when trying to anchor on the CBBT during a strong tide...lol

[fireattackvdf335]

Kajun: could you elaborate on your comment? ...do you mean, when I fall overboard standing on the front "deck" of a cuddy attempting to set the anchor? I would need a long deadman cord to cut the motor and hope the boat rides the current faster than I do while I grab for the lower unit...lol

Thanks

[macojoe]

With the Pulpit anchoring is real easy now on my cuddy!! and you are never falling over from a cuddy!!

[Kajun]

nah lol..what i meant was trying to set anchor along the CBBT in a strong tide can be rough sometimes.....multiples throws and pulling in......a boat with an open bow like a DC or CC is easier to throw anchor and pull in than any cuddy......so when you in a bad spot and having to toss anchor a few times and having troubling holding...you wont be thinking about that small difference in space.

[fireattackvdf335]

OK, Kajun, thanks for the explanation!

MJ: I don't like the side boxes either, can they be torn out or are you stuck with them if you have em?

[Seacrets]

Have a friend who had a D/C model. He donated it to a charity. Said it was the wettest boat he ever owned. I couldn't tell you if it's true as I've never been on one. Got another friend who has a D/C with a bracket and a 175 HP Ocean Pro. He's had his for years.

[macojoe]

I have never had them, so you will have to ask the other guys that do have them??

[Seacrets]

I realy like the room in the D/C, but I appreciate the storage space of my cuddy too.

[Bygracealone]

It looks as if the cuddy model has more deck space to fish from than the DC. *


Fire,

As you've noted, there's more deckspace on the back of the cuddy, but the DC has a comparable amount of space in the back (w/o the boxes) along with a considerable amount of deck in the front.

I don't have windshields on my DC, so it will certainly be a wet ride till I get some. However, I wonder how or why the DC would be a wetter ride than any of the other models...

I still haven't had mine in the water yet, but hope to this Spring.

[chesapeake724]

Getting a little off-topic and no offense to the DC owners, but I don't like the lines of 'em. The location of the consoles makes the boat look wider in the middle and distracts from that gorgeous, flared bow. The cuddy lines give the impression of forward lean that blends into the bow. The center console is small and aft, so all you see is the hull. Somebody on here has a light tackle-friendly center with no bow rails, bracketed outboard and it's one of my favorites here. If/when I go back to a V-20, I would seriously consider converting a cuddy into a seating/open deck area like the Grady Tournament to max out the fishing room. Of course, that's only when I get the time & money and am a glassing god like Skools. ;)

[Blue_Runner]

Welcome back Ches! Hows things? Our exhaulted T-Shirt god has the right to get off topic any time he wants!

;D

[chesapeake724]

Hey, Blue

I got the job with the company I've been trying to get into for the past two years and the work and stress should be like a quarter of what it has been as a lowly sub-contractor of a contractor. Life is about to get a whole lot easier April 9th when I start: I'll get home in time for dinner with the family, will stop working 12 hrs. a day, and will still have the energy to put some hours downstairs in the print shop.

Hope things are well with you and thanks for asking.

Will

[reelapeelin]

Ches, ya might be referin' to "On-the-Fly"...after swamping, he put his CC back to be one of the most beautiful CCs I've ever seen...you're right about ''tackle-friendly"...everything on the deck is LOW-profile...made for casting...and great execution of design...he did it right ;) ...

[Bygracealone]

I suppose it really does come down to preference...

I bought the DC I did first of all because of the way it looked. I didn't know anything about V20's at the time. And while I hope to get a set of windshields someday, I think she looks hot without them. I know I'm in for some wet rides till then.

I also like the way the CC's look.

That said, the amount of total deckspace front and back on the DC can't be beat... ;)

[macojoe]

the problem with the DC windsheild is there are no side glass, they are to small to do any good, so if you are getting water from the side your going to get wet!!

Hell in the right wind and sea I get soaked in my cuddy!!

I still like the DC best! But I love my cuddy!