Splash Down

[willy]

Well Boys Willy is up and running. Finally ;D
Took Old School out of Atlantic Highlands yesterday, pretty day, winds kicked up hard in afternoon at tide change as usual. Went out for Flounder, no Flounder, guys said been very few all week. Picked up a couple of racer Blue's fishing for Stripers. Big Stripes are not in yet, another week or two.
The GOOD news, lowering the engine 2 3/4 " made all the difference, can trim up engine in a good chop now w/o any ventilating of the prop. Seems like another 1.5 " would have been perfect but can't get any more.
Went out with an old timer here and he said he had not been on a V20 for over 20 years and now remembers why he likes them so much, he could not believe the ride and how dry it was even in the strong afternoon winds and waves.
Even though another 1.5 " would probably be perfect measurement wise I don't think it would be engine dunking wise. I only have a 115 and it rides plenty close enough as it is. A couple more inches and it will get splashed a lot. I'm putting the kicker bracket and motor on this week and that adds another 100 lbs. to the back and my friend says it will lower the motor a little there.
He says the V's always rode bow heavy and tended to stuff the bow in rough seas but that weight up front is what lets me ride thru the chop so smooth. I do notice at rest that my boat at least, sits almost perfectly level, almost slightly bow low, he said having that bow pulpit and heavy anchor sticking out front also adds a little forward tilt, especially since I have the V4 engine in back instead of the heavier V6's to counter balance it.
Anyhow she's in and riding nice, engine ticking away sweet electronics all up and running and Willy is smiling ;D
Oh and with full tank, two guys and coolers and enclosure up in a medium chop I maxed out at 5300 rpm and 34 mph on my fancy shmancy new GPS, someone had asked before.

[Skools Out]

congrads Willy glad to know your on the water now guess i need to get your seat boxes finished. ;D

[willy]

Oh yeah I forgot all about that Skools ::)
Do ya think it might actually happen, cause that would be great if it did :) And what do ya think about the V's being a little bow heavy, is your like that with the bigger engine on it

[Skools Out]

the extra weight does set her deep lol did you want seat boxes on each side or one for which side.

[Blue_Runner]

Cool Deal Willy! Your gonna love using the kicker!

Do us a favor: Get your self a camera so we can see the kicker setup once you get it done!

Later bro,
Blue

[Franco]

HOT DAWG!!! GOOD NEWS WILLY, GLAD TO HEAR ALL IS WELL!!

[willy]

Thanks guys, will do on pics.
Lord Skools what are my options?
Do you have a brochure ;D

[macojoe]

Good Deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope to Splash next week, but it woldn't be the first time by far!

Good luck the rest of the season!

[willy]

Thanks Bud ;D

[Mac_Attack]

Good news is always nice to hear! Pictures we want pictures. Bil Mc ;D