1996 V-21

[dmoore]

Thanks for the great compliments guys.....Yeah Reel I added a few things like you mentioned, I put a raw water strainer in line on the seacock down below, replaced all the plastic thru hulls with bronze, new vhf s/s mount & antenna, new tach, volt meter, rectifier regulator (only because tach was sparadic), rear bolsters, new (nylon)cockpit drains, relocated bow lights for anchor mount, yeah new seats(gotta be comfy), oh yeah and a new trailer! :) not because the original 96 one was bad, ohhh noooo, a roller trailer is more suited here on the shore due to our shallow ramps. The 150 starts right up every time and pushes her effortlessly......Once and a while you come across a super deal that you feel good about, this was one of those deals :) Dave

[steplift20]

i would love to see pics of the anchor roller so i know how to do it, and do you like it?
your boats awsome dude im surprised the owner gave her up, i would have held on to her thats for sure

[dmoore]

I'm always hesitant about drilling a hole in a boat in this condition but the benefit far outweighs in concern over the holes. I used 1/2" aluminum backing plates underneath for support, 2 - 3/8" s/s bolts w/locks & flats. The anchor bracket is right out of the Port Supply (West Marines commercial name)catalog. Its a beautiful piece, 316 s/s polished. I'll look up the part number for you guys this week and post it here. You make a lil more work for yourself because now you have to relocate the bow lights individually, really a simple wiring problem. I guess the next best thing would be a windlass but personally I don't think a 20-21 boat really needs one unless of coarse you want to impress your fishin buddies.....which sometimes is shear enjoyment anyway :) D

[dmoore]

Here is the anchor chain gripe I installed.......It is manufactured by Lemar as is the bow roller bracket. Tried to find a pic on the pc but couldn't...I'll snap one of mine on the boat....D

http://images.westmarine.com/large/9397241.jpg

[dmoore]

Forgot the part number......its West Marine #9397241 Lemar #66840068..

The roller bracket is West Marine #9397191 Lemar#66840066..

There are a few different brackets, this part # is the 316 S/S polished piece, a very nice addition to any ones bow....

[dmoore]

ooops, I bad spelling....its Lewmar....renowned quality marine outfitter....D

[Blue_Runner]

Yep she's a beauty for sure. Nice work bro.

Well, since I already have a V21....how about that garage of yours? What are the dimenstions? Is that a slab or is there a foundation? Cieling height? I gotta get me one of those!! Then I can keep my baby alot cleaner.