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43 mph on the river today
Me and my Dad dumped the boat in the river today for a ride. Trimmed up in flat water I hit 43 mph on my hand held GPS. I was real pleased, the boat performed well and I even got a few compliments on the old V20's lines. It was a good day.
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05-06-2006, 10:57 PM
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Re: 43 mph on the river today
Congrats!! 43 is a good number!
I can get 40 if alone, But I easy get high 30's with people, but most of the time I go around 30 for comfort and to save gas, But on a flat morning and all is dead calm, you just have to open it up ;D
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1986 V20  Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!!
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05-06-2006, 11:10 PM
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Re: 43 mph on the river today
43 IS a good number ;) ...sounds like the right prop and a good day, Mulv 8) ...
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05-07-2006, 01:44 AM
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Re: 43 mph on the river today
I hava V-20 cuddy with the 165 I/O. I haven't even opened it up yet. I know it'll do 30 (local IWC limit ) but, what could I expect on the open sea? Moreover, what's the fastest these hulls will go safely? Jes wondering.
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Doug aka "Hammerhead" Jensen Beach, Florida '77 V-20 165 I/O
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05-07-2006, 10:33 AM
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Re: 43 mph on the river today
I had the same 165 I/O when I got mine.
In the ocean you will run mid to high 20's and on a flat day you will do low 30. Mine was a dog, and I wasn't happy with the power. But it was 27 years old and needed work.
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1986 V20 Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!!
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05-07-2006, 10:35 AM
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Re: 43 mph on the river today
Mulv glad you had a nice fast run. People do appreciate good lines. My V20 has a Force 150 on her equivalent to a 135 and she'll do 35--37mph. Bill Mc ;D
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 Now being pushed with the Force of an E-Tec! http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...1990-V20-Sport http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ESnJm4uxug
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05-07-2006, 01:31 PM
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Re: 43 mph on the river today
Good job Ryan, won't need that hand held for long ;)
Those are good numbers. My 115 hp gets me 33 top end loaded up, top up etc. Probably in the mid 30's no enclosure and just me, thats plenty fast for me I like to cruise place to place around 25 mph which gets me around my fishing haunts plenty fast, dry and comfortable. Plus I can enjoy the view of the Verrazano Bridge, NY skyline and an occassional super model in comfort. What a boat ;D
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05-07-2006, 02:17 PM
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Re: 43 mph on the river today
What a GUY!! ;) ;D 8)...
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05-07-2006, 04:17 PM
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Re: 43 mph on the river today
:-*
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Willy 1986 V20 Old School 1992 V20 1992 150 Yamaha 1997 HydraSport 2250 Vector 2009 17' G3 Outfitter "G Spot" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDebw...eature=related "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted and I won't be laid on a hand on. I don't do these things to others and I require the same from them" JW
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05-07-2006, 11:38 PM
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Re: 43 mph on the river today
Quote:
I should watch out for...bracing for sea bracket??
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Doug aka "Hammerhead" Jensen Beach, Florida '77 V-20 165 I/O
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