New Member - New Boat ?

[nipper]

I am only 5'8" and I find myself standing a lot when driving. I use an extra boat cushion or two on the seating portion of the helm seat to be able to look over, rather than through, the windshield. Freeboard is somewhat low on the V20 compared to more leisure (non-fishing) oriented boats, especially with the raised deck on the later self bailing (out thru-hull fittings rather than into the bilge) models.

[RWilson2526]

I'm 6'0" and when sitting in the helm chair I am definitely looking through all windshield. I am definitely standing when around docks or looking for things in the water. Just on a side note I try not to stand if I dont feel that I have to. I was in some pretty heavy chop one day, got distracted for a minute and came about an inch away from busting my forehead wide open on the top of the windshield.

When fishing in the back I would say the gunwhale comes to just under my crotch. Never really felt like I was going to fall out or anything like that.

[Blue_Runner]

I'm 6'0 as well and fully seated I'm looking through the top part of the windshield. Sidding on a throw cushion I'm looking just over.

Standing is ok but the wheel is low. If you had tilt steering it might help a little with the standing while driving.

[garbubba]

One of my favorite features of the V is the high gunnels, I've had mine padded & it hits just above the knee (I'm 6'1"). When snapper fishing in 4' seas it's nice to have that between you & the briney deep.
I replaced the seat with a Todd adjustable, so I can sit, or stand, or turn the seat around & slide it back.

Doug

[inaforty]

Here is a pottie that has pump out fitting.
http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?no=85492F

However emptying the base is easier and cheaper.