Hull extension

[macojoe]

Here is what wellcraft lists it at 1,920# also 60 gal gas, and 200 hp max power http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/cat_1983/A4

This is what you guys are looking for I am sure!! here is what wellcraft did in 1983 :

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/cat_1983/A7

[jasoncooperpcola]

Thanks MJ and ssiredfish. Now I wonder if my current trailer can handle all the extra weight if I extend the hull. It needs new springs right now, maybe I can get higher rated springs and axles? I can only go another foot forward with the winch post and I still have to figure in possibly 800lbs hanging 30" of the transom. While we are on the weight subject how much do yall think the actual hull itself no cap weighs?

[smokeonthewater]

12-15

[macojoe]

Wellcraft says a center console is 1750, cuddy 1920, thats with no motor or gas or anything.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Ok so the cap is around 500 I think. So hull weight is 14-15. Smoke was right. I really do not have any help on this project, so I want to make sure I have the mechanical means to flip the hull if need be. I do not want to get in over my head on this. The hardest part i see is the actual mold itself.

[smokeonthewater]

No need to flip hull.... Mold is just a few pieces of board screwed to outside of the separated halves.... Touch up gell coat work if needed can be done from underneath with a paintbrush. Sand smooth after.

[twhrider2]

This is a mod. that appears to have crossed a lot of our minds. How do you guys think a V23-24 would compare to a seacraft/albemarle in same length as far as ride,dryness and overall performance? By the way are there any of the original V23's around?

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by twhrider2

This is a mod. that appears to have crossed a lot of our minds. How do you guys think a V23-24 would compare to a seacraft/albemarle in same length as far as ride,dryness and overall performance? By the way are there any of the original V23's around?

I'm thinking it would ride similar to the 21' in that trim tabs would be important.
Longer boat means spanning the waves better, ultimately means less pitching but this is just a couple of feet longer. So, " the hull is the hull " and would still likely pound in a head sea without trim tabs.

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by twhrider2

This is a mod. that appears to have crossed a lot of our minds. How do you guys think a V23-24 would compare to a seacraft/albemarle in same length as far as ride,dryness and overall performance? By the way are there any of the original V23's around?

Our albemarle is 7200 pound dry weight with a 24 degree deadrise. I hate to say it but you can't compare the 2 hulls its like comparing apples to oranges. Even if the v was 24 foot long.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Come to think of it, the 250 Sportsman was a little heavy. But it would blast thru waves that would cause you to throttle back on a V. I wonder if that was weight or length? Or both? This concerns me because I plan on 75 mile trips to the oil rigs. Not to mention runs to the Edge, Steps, and the Nipple ranging from 25-45 miles offshore. I like to fish SKA Tourneys so speed in rough crap is important.