Nice boat. Buy it!

Another question.

There's a lot of shallow water here on the FL west coast.
How much water does she need to run in? To float with the motor up?
I've only been looking for a CC up to this point, but this boat seams like such a good deal.

Thanks,
Bo

[QUOTE=carbinebo;206232]Another question.

There's a lot of shallow water here on the FL west coast.
How much water does she need to run in? To float with the motor up?
I've only been looking for a CC up to this point, but this boat seams like such a good deal.

Bo - you remind me ........of me a bit because I ask lots of questions too !
Not really a flats boat, but then again not especially deep either.
Will keep you from broiling in the sun though. Those CC's don't offer much shade.
The V21 bimini offers some decent shade.
A real flats boat.........is just that.........a flats boat, lots of broiling sun, real shallow draft, to pole around the shallows and such.
There's no such thing as a perfect boat - only boats best for this or that !

In my case, I switched from a Mako CC to the Wellcraft V21.
Not much room on the Mako, lots of room on the V21.
Easier to handle the anchor on the CC, better storage on the V21.
Etc......etc

I have a '94 V21 with the exact same motor. I get 2.5mpg on average. Seen 43mph a time or two when pushing the stick all the way up but typically 28 - 30 ish mph cruise speed. Plenty enough for my wants/needs. Motor has been solid with exception of fuel pump failure around 400 hrs. Rebuilt those and no engine problems since.

W/motor tilted UP, she'll float fine in a 1.5'..w/motor down, try to stay in 2.5' AT IDLE SPEED...and I would also add that's a sandy bottom w/no coral heads or oyster beds and obstacles that'll scrape skeg & prop...I don't like to power up in less than 4'...

Thanks for all the info. fellers! Sorry about all the questions. I just want to gather as much information as possible before pulling the trigger.

Thanks,
Bo

Don't apologize for questions around here...that's the whole purpose!!...:party:

I went and looked at the boat on Friday. I really like the layout of the boat. It was solid, just needed a screw here, a hatch there, some new wiring...etc, but overall a nice boat.

It was however, woefully under-powered. The Yamaha 150 better should have pushed it much better. The only thing I can attribute that to would be compression (I forgot to take my tester) or possibly over-propped. Felt like it had a 75 horse.

Any ideas?

Bo

Not a good sign about that motor......you're on the right track ref compression check.

As all have confirmed, a good 150 lifts these V's on plane easily, and runs to 40 + or -.

If the motors shot and you like the boat......... figure an offer as if no motor included.

Agree w/all said...