What would make a V ..." better " ?

[bgreene]

Since the V20/V21 layout may be the most useful of any boat, what would make it better ?

I'd offer up hull modification to shape it like the original Moesly 21'.
Make it more of a blue water deep V that nearly won't pound for its size.

Next, beef up the construction from fine as is........to super tough enough to blast through rough seas everyday / all day without any risk of build failure.

Transom modification to take up to 250 hp ...maybe 300 hp.

Fuel tank - increase size to hold 100 gallons......maybe that's too much weight...

Hull -unsinkable with water tight foam sections and drainage

[Slightly_Twisted]

Love this idea!

I think I would do a few different things

1. Get rid of all the wood in the boat!!

2. really like the unsinkable idea.

3. have a model the adds 3-5 inches of height/headroom to the cuddy

4. have a 25 foot version with the hull deeper and a little more beam. The top side kind of like that of a John Allmand 23.
http://i.ushipcdn.com/resize.php?pat...pg&w=270&h=210

[scook]

Definitely the added headroom (and in the longer version, a little longer cuddly). Would very much prefer deck draining through scuppers directly through the transom for wash down when fishing.

[SkunkBoat]

remove all wood, use coosa.
Bond the deck to stringers better than the half assed way they did it.
V21 style transom.
Ditch the rod box inserts, glass the deck to the gunnel, finish the inside of the hull there with gelcoat, widen the gunnels in that area to accommodate angled flush rod holders.

big livewell that drains overboard. somewhere where it does't take up deck space.

Flushmount access ports to fuel tank because the ones that stick up are BS.
Provide a bilge under the tank that is bigger than a 1" pvc pipe.

Really dreaming...
Center the helm on the cuddy version.
design cuddy for easy access storage because its never going to be useful for a human being without changing the look of the boat.
In the process, lose the sliding hatch.
maybe a side console version, centered helm with walkthru window on port side to a flat deck forward to the anchor and storage in front of the helm.... picture bow that is half cuddy/half centerconsole.

Keep the hull shape and profile of the cuddy because it is beautiful

[BillTex]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

remove all wood, use coosa.
Bond the deck to stringers better than the half assed way they did it.
V21 style transom.
Ditch the rod box inserts, glass the deck to the gunnel, finish the inside of the hull there with gelcoat, widen the gunnels in that area to accommodate angled flush rod holders.

big livewell that drains overboard. somewhere where it does't take up deck space.

Flushmount access ports to fuel tank because the ones that stick up are BS.
Provide a bilge under the tank that is bigger than a 1" pvc pipe.

Keep the hull shape and profile of the cuddy because it is beautiful

X2 and larger fuel cell. 100 gals would be nice.
How about a OEM hard top option? That would be cool also....

Really dreaming; a 23' or 25'er...

[bradford]

No wood, easier access to rigging, better fit and finish below decks, factory in hull trim tabs, cuddy acces from portside, ladder going forward through windsheild to cuddy top/forward deck eliminating sliding hatch, raise the deck an inch with aft bulkhead deck drains to the splshwell with oversized scuppers, eliminate any empty dead spaces, oversized 8 or 10 inch cleats, strech her out to 23 feet.

[bgreene]

I'd really like to build it...a new V that honors the look of the old V, but with all the enhansements to make it a battle wagon.

All we need is.......
Big start up money....with no profit guarantee
Facility.....................with environmental approvals
Marine engineer.........with proper experience to design it
Builders....................experienced to assemble to spec
Motor Options............I'd pick Evinrude G2 and Yami 4 stroke..200 / 250
Hull mold...................similar to Regulator / orig Moseley 21' w 24 degree

Test conditions.....varied ocean running hard in 2,3,4' & 5' chop to blast around for hours
to find out what comes loose....then re engineer till the whole rig is a tank, and tougher than
the user would need.
Then market it at the boat shows with big screen rough water video as the true all purpose trailerable boat for family and serious fishing.
Now hooooo's got the money to blow...I mean invest ??

[bradford]

5' chop.......thats pretty snotty.

[bgreene]

Sure.....got to take a few crests over the bow to know how it drains and if windshield leaks .
Then we take it to the Flemish Cap....in January to catch giant cod and halibut.

[inaforty]

The 26' Surfhunter would pretty much address any issues.
Now I would need to hit the lotto to buy one but it's nice to dream.

http://huntyachts.com/coastal-series...er/harrier-26/