Actual drafts

[TheTinMan]

Has anyone actually measured the draft of their V20 with the motor trimmed up?

I know the specs say 18" but there are many variables that could change that, like: size of motor, bracket, gear, fuel, people on board, etc...

The one thing that turns me off about the V20 is the draft, but a deep vee with 21* deadrise it's expected. I plan on doing a lot of site fishing the flats around the East End of LI and draft is a big concern.

I was thinking about getting a V 20 center console for the deeper, rougher water and keeping the tin boat for the skinny water because I was convinced there wasn't a boat that could do both well...Then I came across Panga's. Ugly as hell and a narrow beam. I've been doing much research on them and have a couple threads on fishing forums and everyone is VERY pleased with them.

A 22' Panga draws about 9", only needs a 90hp-115hp motor, gets 5-6mpg and suprisingly handles the rough stuff very well and priced well below a traditional style boat....sounds too good to be true! Can there actually be a boat that can do-it-all for me? I can get over the looks if it does, plus I could get rid of the tin boat.

Only downside is....will you guy's still let me hang out here if I don't get a V20? I'll change my name to
"ThePangaMan"

I still may get a V20 center and keep the Tin seeing that a nice V20 will cost less than half. Storing and maintaining 2 boats is a bit of concern though....decisions, decisions.

I'm pretty sure we will start seeing a lot more of these Panga style boats here in the North East.

See these sites for some Panga's:

www.panga.com

www.pangamarine.com

www.tortugaboats.com

Angler boats also is making a Panga boat, they have a 26' and are coming out with a 22' in March

No need to tell me they are ugly....I agree!

TIA,

The****Man