??? V20 Sizes ???

[spareparts]

Ferm, I got educated by a guy who had a 26 bertram with a single 225 opti, I told him it was probably a pig, he said it would run 42 mph before he put the tower and bottom painted it, after wards, it ran 37mph, he was able to cruise at 30mph , burning hardley any fuel. I called BS, he assured me that it would do it. I started researching it on line, found a mercruy boat house bullitin where a 26 was run with a pair of 150 V6 back in '76. The boat had a factory hardtop on it and ran close to 60. You figure the old 150's were close to 135(270 total) as rated today, combined with the weight of twins(around 700 lbs) compaired to a 225 Opti (closer to 240 hp), weight of a single (500 lbs), that performce claim of 42 doesn't seem to far off. I've ridden in a couple of 26 bertrams with 4.3 MPI's(220 hp each) that I saw 61 on the GPS at WOT. There are two of the 26's here locally that Cummins has been running, one with twin 1.6L Merc(Isuzu) 135 hp motors, and one with twin Merc(VM) 150 hp engines. Don't know the performance on them, but I know they have run the snot oout of them. I'd love to have a 26 with a pair of 225 Optis or 200 4 strokes

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by spareparts

Ferm, I got educated by a guy who had a 26 bertram with a single 225 opti, I told him it was probably a pig, he said it would run 42 mph before he put the tower and bottom painted it, after wards, it ran 37mph, he was able to cruise at 30mph , burning hardley any fuel. I called BS, he assured me that it would do it. I started researching it on line, found a mercruy boat house bullitin where a 26 was run with a pair of 150 V6 back in '76. The boat had a factory hardtop on it and ran close to 60. You figure the old 150's were close to 135(270 total) as rated today, combined with the weight of twins(around 700 lbs) compaired to a 225 Opti (closer to 240 hp), weight of a single (500 lbs), that performce claim of 42 doesn't seem to far off. I've ridden in a couple of 26 bertrams with 4.3 MPI's(220 hp each) that I saw 61 on the GPS at WOT. There are two of the 26's here locally that Cummins has been running, one with twin 1.6L Merc(Isuzu) 135 hp motors, and one with twin Merc(VM) 150 hp engines. Don't know the performance on them, but I know they have run the snot oout of them. I'd love to have a 26 with a pair of 225 Optis or 200 4 strokes

That's odd then as the early 80's 26 foot MOPPIE with a pair of 200's only said to hit the mid 50's to low 60's. I want to build up a single I/O with a BRAVO 3 myself. Something that can have an easy 250-300 miles of range and overnight. I may be broke as a joke right now, but I can still dream.

[spareparts]

I would have never belived those kind of speeds out of a 26 with that power if I hadn't ridden in one with the V6's and seen it my self. I've ridden in teh 25's with various power and was never that impresses with the numbers(I do like the look of the 25 better), I've ridden in several 28's and was allways dissapointed with the speed. The 31 will run well with a pair of big blokcs, but it will suck some fuel down. I'm over the whole sterndrive thing, I'm all about the new forestrokes(just can't afford them)

[Seacurity]

See I already have that and wanting what you guys have... grass is always greener. I own a wonderfful 2003 Rinker 270 with a single mercruiser 350 MAG MPI. She is perfect for the ocassional overnighter with the wife and kids and is good on fuel. She only runs 40 at WOT but hey, that's part of the fuel savings. My only complaint is that although she is trailerable she weights in at around 8300 with some fuel and water and it would be a nice chunk of chance to trade in the Chevy Equinox for a Dodge 1500 HEMI and a tri~axle trailer to make her into the trailer queen I want her to be!

Hence my search for a V20 . . . . . .

[willy]

To be honest, I think as far as CC's go I have one of the better ones made in my 97 HydraSport 2250 Vestor but as far as I am concerned none of these type boats give me what I want. None of them really ride that well, none of them really are dry.I have been on the Contenders, the Formulas, and even a small Bertram, Good boats, but what I want is something like these two.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1985.../United-States

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979.../United-States

You see I want the ability to cruise comfortably in pretty much anything, the ability to stay on the water for weekends with friends fishing or family or a crew of super models.
The ability to run off shore and stay over night in good weather windows and with a fishing crew that will help split the fuel. Someday convert to diesels if it is in the cards otherwise stick with good gas engines, preferably Crusaders.

I am tired of the go fast type of thing, a 20 mph cruise is more than enough for me. Actually if I could find the right Trawler that I could afford that would be even better. Otherwise I would take either of these puppies and just cruise them at 12 knots and use little fuel and still have the giddy up I may want for bad weather or to get back to the dock quick for some reason.
I want a place to go on the water, I don't have a vacation home, this would be like a little get away place and a fishing boat in one. If I had any faith that our country would be getting back on its feet any time soon I would have bought one of these in stead of FishBones.

[Seacurity]

Stick w the Egg. That's my dream boat as well. For now my Rinker serves all purposes but as soon as my young ones decide that they no longer want the water sports and go fast ability, I will sell it and go for the larger Egg! A true home away from home type ship!

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by willy

. . . what I want is something like these two.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1985.../United-States

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979.../United-States

You see I want the ability to cruise comfortably in pretty much anything, the ability to stay on the water for weekends with friends fishing or family or a crew of super models.
The ability to run off shore and stay over night in good weather windows and with a fishing crew that will help split the fuel. Someday convert to diesels if it is in the cards otherwise stick with good gas engines, preferably Crusaders.

I am tired of the go fast type of thing, a 20 mph cruise is more than enough for me. Actually if I could find the right Trawler that I could afford that would be even better. Otherwise I would take either of these puppies and just cruise them at 12 knots and use little fuel and still have the giddy up I may want for bad weather or to get back to the dock quick for some reason.
I want a place to go on the water, I don't have a vacation home, this would be like a little get away place and a fishing boat in one. If I had any faith that our country would be getting back on its feet any time soon I would have bought one of these in stead of FishBones.

I hear you. Both nice looking boats, very desireable to me. I also have a thing for the Down East style picnic boats, like Fortier, Wasque and a host of others. A lot of our boating time is spent at low speed, drifting and at anchor. The extra room would be nice. That being said, the cheapest boat is that one you own outright, and that'd be the sweet P.D.

[Seacurity]

I hear that! I am fortunate to own my Rinker 270 and my Thompson 290 outright. Before the economy got so ****ty I did pretty well. Now, I can't even afford a $1500 V20!!

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by willy

I am tired of the go fast type of thing, a 20 mph cruise is more than enough for me. Actually if I could find the right Trawler that I could afford that would be even better.

I gotta agree with you Willy.. I've always loved the true trawler design. Something with a reliable engine and a midships sail. Give me enough food and water and I'll see you in the Mediterranean along the French and Spanish Riveras. I have no need to go fast.. it's fun for a while, yes, but only for a while... the beating you take is exhausting.. But a nice cruise at 15-25 is relaxing, and 6 knots under sail will eventually get you just about everywhere. Pipe dreams for sure, but it's nice to dream....ahhhhhhh.. I'd be like a kid with a new toy

[Seacurity]

Now that does sound nice Destroyer!!!