Purchasing a 1995 V-21

[willmorg]

I hope this forum welcomes v-21 owners also. I just happened to stumble across a 1995 V-21 while looking for walkaround style boats. I wish I would have found this boat sooner. I will be taking the boat out for a sea trial this weekend. Anything in particular I should be looking for with these boats? I have read a few things about "stuffing the bow". Is this a big problem? I'm planning on using the boat for nearshore and offshore fishing, 2-30 miles offshore. I see that trim tabs were a factory option anyone here have those on theirs?

Thanks and looking forward to participating on the site.

Will

[Blue_Runner]

Will, glad you found it. The V-21 models are totally sweet. I don't think you'll find anybody, including V-20 owners, that will argue that point. If you'll notice the gallery on the main page, there is a section that contains V-21 models. If you have some pictures we would all love to see them. Go check out all the sweet boats!

Make yourself at home and don't be afraid to ask if you have a question.

Later,
Blue

[chesapeake724]

Congrats and WELCOME!

I checked out a '93 V-21, but a little beyond my budge. I like a lot of the improvements from the V-20.

My '87 didn't come with trim tabs, but I'll be putting them on this season. Previously I've owned one boat with and one boat without tabs and vowed to always have them.

[willmorg]

Thanks!

The deck has lots of cracks around the inspection plates so I'll probably be replacing that first. I would like to add trim tabs but just don't see where?
http://www.charlestonwired.com/portals/20/w21transom.jpg

The only other problem I see is where to store the anchor. I've been reading some topics on this and like the idea of having it mounted off to the side of the sliding door.

My friends still can't believe I'm selling my whaler for this boat. I just can't believe more people don't have them. I'm just hoping the ride as good as what I've heard.

[willmorg]

Here are a few pics...
http://www.charlestonwired.com/portals/20/69486168_1.jpg
http://www.charlestonwired.com/portals/20/69486168_2.jpg
I love this cockpit...I'm hoping it will clean up well.
http://www.charlestonwired.com/portals/20/69486168_4.jpg

[reelapeelin]

Will...I'd drive it around for a while to see if it NEEDS trim tabs...some boats don't... 8)

Man, that is one SWEET boat...hope you got it...only problem you'll have on this board is envy(I'm guilty)...

As w/any used boat purchase, hope you are/were able to compression test that Johnnie and look at the foot oil...

You can "stuff the bow" on a battleship...and as for your buds who can't believe the whaler to V20 swap, take 'em for a ride...then they'll get it...nothing wrong with improving one's station in life... 8)

I fish out of Tollers w/a buddy down there...hope to see you and your 21 sometime... :)

[fillet1]

Thats a sweet ride. It has more cockpit space than any whaler! The only change I would make - and I am crazy - is to remove the graphics on the hull, and add a proper boot stripe. Good luck!!!!

[chesapeake724]

RAP,
You know what I need tabs for? My friggin' crew of fishing buddies! They walk around, sit all on one side, and generally position themselves in just the right spots on the boat to screw with the boat's running. ;D With tabs, I can adjust the roll to compensate. The rest of the tabs functionality is gravy.

[Stinky_Hooker]

That is nice...congrats man and good luck. ;D

[Pipe_Dream]

She looks fine! 8) May you have years of pleasure aboard!
Nice to see yet another happy Wellcraft owner in S.C.

[macojoe]

I do not have trim tabs on my V20, and I have thought I would need them. But after some playing around with the trim & Tilt I belive I can do with out them?? I am going to give it this season to see how my trim skills work and go from there.
You will love it!! And all the buddies telling you your nuts, they will want one to!! Just wait and see!!

[Veeder]

Willmorg,

HAPPY NEW BOAT!!! She looks like a rack stored honey!

Like those coaming pads, too.

[reelapeelin]

Chesapeake...you make a good point...those unruly fishin' buddies'll tip a guy's hull as quick as they'll tip a guy's COLD BEER... :o...Tabs will fix the first problem...not bringin' beer will solve the other...I've done it...it works... ;D

What is the MAX HP rating on a 21...?

[willmorg]

What is the MAX HP rating on a 21...?
200 HP according the 1995 product sheet.

I'm already looking for a good deal on a 200 and I don't even have the boat yet :o

[willmorg]

Willmorg,

HAPPY NEW BOAT!!! * She looks like a rack stored honey!

Like those coaming pads, too.

For the most part I would say it's in decent condition. It's been sitting in a broker's lot for 8 months and hasn't been cleaned. Nothing a good pressure washer and wax job can't fix.(I hope)

[macojoe]

Ooo...........Another wacker....I mean waxer!! ::)

[CT_V-20]

That's surprising that the max hp rating for a newer bigger V-21 (200 hp) is less than an '86 V-20 (235 hp).

[Seakindly]

WELCOME WILLMORG :)

I think I saw that boat on BOATRADER.COM, last year.

Good luck on your sea trial. I think you're gonna like it.

I didn't have a sea trial before purchase, cause the boat was on blocks in the original owners backyard, and I wanted to buy it before he changed his mind about selling it.

My very first sea trial / shakedown cruise with my V21 was a 12 hour overnighter, covering 36 miles, and saw about a half dozen sharks to 200 lbs brought to the boat.

YEAH... I THINK YOU'RE GONNA LIKE IT ;D

[willmorg]

That's surprising that the max hp rating for a newer bigger V-21 (200 hp) is less than an '86 V-20 (235 hp).
Proof!!!
http://www.wellcraft.com/Images/CService/1995/WC_PIG_V21_Steplift_95.jpg

[willmorg]

She looks fine! 8) *May you have years of pleasure aboard!
Nice to see yet another happy Wellcraft owner in S.C.
Are you close to Charleston?

[willmorg]

WELCOME WILLMORG :)

I think I saw that boat on BOATRADER.COM, last year.

Good luck on your sea trial. I think you're gonna like it.

I didn't have a sea trial before purchase, cause the boat was on blocks in the original owners backyard, and I wanted to buy it before he changed his mind about selling it.

My very first sea trial / shakedown cruise with my V21 was a 12 hour overnighter, covering 36 miles, and saw about a half dozen sharks to 200 lbs brought to the boat.

YEAH... I THINK YOU'RE GONNA LIKE IT ;D
It has been for sale for about 9 months. The broker said the owner would never budge on the price. He finally lowered the asking price 2 weeks ago and I still offered less and he accepted.

My luck we have terrible weather this weekend. I'm hoping the waterways will be a little rough on Saturday for the sea trial.

The first overnight trip for me will probably in May when we go to Beaufort to fish for cobia.

This boat better catch fish too!

[Mac_Attack]

When they see you coming, the fish will come to the surface and surrender. Good Luck on your sea trial! Bill Mc ;D

[reelapeelin]

Will, I saw a site for rebuilt Mercs on THT recently...200s for $5800...If you get the boat and wanna look into these, let me know and I'll see if I can find it again... ;)

[reelapeelin]

Will, did you notice on the spec sheet you posted under the HP rating "Horsepower Options" says 250 OB...wonder wasupwidat?... ???...next time you see that boat, look for the plaque....states max weight, persons and HP...what does that say?...

And check out "Performance Data" on that sheet...is anybody gettin' 30-33 mph @ 4000rpm w/a 150?...they musta slicked up the old girl's bottom... :D

Hey Will, not pickin' on ya here...just find this stuff curious... ;D...Thanx for postin' the sheet...

[fillet1]

200 HP according the 1995 product sheet.

I'm already looking for a good deal on a 200 and I don't even have the boat yet :o



If you do - I may be interested in your motor!!

[willmorg]

Will, did you notice on the spec sheet you posted under the HP rating "Horsepower Options" says 250 OB...wonder wasupwidat?... ???...next time you see that boat, look for the plaque....states max weight, persons and HP...what does that say?...

And check out "Performance Data" on that sheet...is anybody gettin' 30-33 mph @ 4000rpm w/a 150?...they musta slicked up the old girl's bottom... :D

Hey Will, not pickin' on ya here...just find this stuff curious... ;D...Thanx for postin' the sheet...

I noticed that it said max hp was 200 but they had a 250 hp power option??

[reelapeelin]

Yeah Will...can't figure that one out...but what it says on the plaque in the boat is THE max HP ;)...

[Pipe_Dream]

Are you close to Charleston?

Hilton Head Island. I plan to visit Charleston by way of the ICW this summer -- have never gone by boat.

[CT_V-20]

Will. That's a good spec sheet, I also didn't know that the V-21 has less beam than the V-20. I'm learning new stuff every day. I wonder why Wellcraft upgraded to a longer, narrower, heavier boat with 1 degree more deadrise? Maybe more speed and/or for rougher water? And that sheet does say you can put a 250 Merc but only a 200 Yamaha on it. More deadrise does require more horsepower to get to the same speed so maybe the 200 is a misprint? I'm interested to hear what your plaque says too if it's still on there (mine's long gone). What do the other V-21 guys on this board have to say?

[willmorg]

Sea trial went great and the boat is now in the driveway ;D

Tomorrow will be cleaning day. Electronics should be arrive next week. Then hopefully some fishing next weekend. Pictures coming soon!

[reelapeelin]

Will ...What does plaque say is max HP for that 21...?...Man, I gots ta know... :D

[willmorg]

The only thing I can make out on the plate is "PERSONS". Everything else has faded out. I may try some tactics I saw on a "CSI" episode, but I doubt that will work.

The bad news I found out today is I need to replace the floor in the cuddy. Anyone done this before?

[reelapeelin]

Oooo...doesn't sound fun... :P...never have...hope you don't have to pull the cap to do that... ;)