Awesome Ride!

[dan4836]

After much work, I decided to take the V for its first ocean run of the year.

To date, I have ran my V in the river but did not have to contend with chop or any sea conditions.

On Sunday morning, I ran my V about seven miles out for some wreck fishing out of Shark River inlet, Belmar, NJ.

The morning had some chop and the V ate it up. I had to remind myself I was in a twenty footer!

I did have a lot of weight in the cabin - about 150lbs form tools to an old life raft so I was able to keep the bow cutting into the waves.

I don't have trim tabs yet (will be installed later this week) and I did not pound once.

The only thing I can compare this ride to is a larger Mako but the fuel economy was terrible. I never rode in a Seacraft or some of the other famous riding hulls.

Also - very stable while fishing the wreck on the hook.

And, we caught fish!

Great day...

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by dan4836

Also - very stable while fishing the wreck on the hook.

And, we caught fish!

Great day...

Let's see 'em!!

[dan4836]

We only took six flounder, one ling and one giant porgy. Had to let the sea bass go as I found out they closed the season a few days ago.

No photos but next trip, I will take some and post

[bradford]

Good to hear Dan!

[GREYWOLF]

Sounds like a great time , I agree TABS are the way to go, next time bring a camera ( we love boat porn )

[willy]

Good for you, they are nice riding boats, well done.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by dan4836

After much work, I decided to take the V for its first ocean run of the year.

To date, I have ran my V in the river but did not have to contend with chop or any sea conditions.

On Sunday morning, I ran my V about seven miles out for some wreck fishing out of Shark River inlet, Belmar, NJ.

The morning had some chop and the V ate it up. I had to remind myself I was in a twenty footer!

I did have a lot of weight in the cabin - about 150lbs form tools to an old life raft so I was able to keep the bow cutting into the waves.

I don't have trim tabs yet (will be installed later this week) and I did not pound once.

The only thing I can compare this ride to is a larger Mako but the fuel economy was terrible. I never rode in a Seacraft or some of the other famous riding hulls.

Also - very stable while fishing the wreck on the hook.

And, we caught fish!

Great day...

Nice - get the tabs, never mind the Canoli.
Based on the assorted boats I've owned and been on.........I rate the V's ride as ok without tabs, good to very good with tabs. Once you run into tight 2' - 4' head sea ocean chop for a distance without, then with tabs, you'll know.........

[reelapeelin]

Dan...congrats on an all-round successful trip offshore!!...agree w/all and glad you got tabs coming...MO better!!...

Did your reference to poor gas mileage apply to the V20 or the Mako...I read it as the Mako...

[dan4836]

I was referring to the Mako regarding the fuel consumption.