V-21

[Nomad]

Thanks Dave,
Do you know if the transoms on the 21s are as prone to rot as the 20s?

[dmoore]

I don't think as much......seems like all the V's from about late 80's to present day (if they still made em)do not have that issue as much as their predecessors....And to tell you the truth I don't know whether or knot that extension is all glass or a combination...I'll have to check on that one....: ) Overall I would say the V-21 is an update on a unbeatable hull design.....they knew enough not to mess with something that has worked for decades (hull). Instead, they made much needed improvements within the hull...I've owned both boats a 1974 V-20 & my current 1996 V-21 (THANK YOU REEL!)and I can tell you the V-21 gives you that classic ride (dry windshield) and a little more on the inside hull. Have you found one yet? Dave

[Nomad]

YUP!! Sea trial tomorrow with my only real concern being that the battery box and oil tank compartments are holding a couple inches of water.

I am hoping to sign on it Wednesday after my boat yard looks over the hull and engine for any big issues.

[dmoore]

That would be rain/washdown water from the rod holders...they are suppose to drain from plastic fittings on each end of the rod box through plastic tubing attached to the bottom of the rod holder & onto the deck. The plastic drain tubes fall off of the rod holders and allow this water to run into these areas. Easy fix really......check for the tubes broken or pulled loose from the rod holder.....that's probably the problem. I replaced all four fittings,hoses & vinyl adapters on my 21...been dry ever since...I also keep those access doors open all the time to keep a lil air circulating, but..... I am fortunate enough to have a dry place to store it too. If/when you buy it you'll have to post some pics....best of luck! Dave

[THEFERMANATOR]

The extension is wood cored with fiberglass over it. The biggest killer of any transom in a boat is the owner. When people add accesories many tend to forget to 5200 any screw that goes into a hull, let alone screw holes below the waterline. This is why you see some boats 30 years old with a rock solid transom, yet some 10 year old boats have went to the bottom.

[dmoore]

Ohhh, no doubt! Gotta seal up those screws! It has been the ruination of many transoms...

[Curious]

Thanks for the replies. I wouldn't have thought it was wood because of all the angles.