BigHEis taking the plunge! My 1st V rebuild.

[jasoncooperpcola]

What year is she? 9 miles is nothing for a V20. I have had mine out 35 miles with a 1985 motor that seen better days. Next year if i have a newer motor i am going to double that with a 70 mile run to the rigs for tuna. I have no problem taking a V that far out.

Also whats up with the disappearing "PENN" sticker? I see it in the second pic but not the third. Its driving me up a wall trying to figure it out.

[draglink]

Looks like a '78? Same interior cap as mine. Are you keeping all the 'furniture'....let me know if not!!!!!


Following this one close so I can see whats under the cap!!

[Kracker Jack]

BIGHEIS, where are you located? we obviously must live very close to each other. Im out of va beach.

[macojoe]

I am going with a full transom with a bracket. I want to stay as dry as possible. I'm thing twins. Nothing too big 150-175.

Nope! They going to be way to heavy for a V!! A single with a 10 hp or so kicker will be all you need, save the extra cash for other stuff!!

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by macojoe

Nope! They going to be way to heavy for a V!! A single with a 10 hp or so kicker will be all you need, save the extra cash for other stuff!!

I completely agree with MJ... only way I'd hang twins on is if they were smaller sized...like 75's perhaps. Truthfully, if you're only going 9 miles out a 140-150 with a 9.9 kicker will be all you'll need for a pleasant day on the water. 9 miles out you'll still be in sight of land and your kicker can get you back to base if your main ever gives out. Distances are VERY deceptive when you're on the water. Good luck with your rebuild...we're all rooting for you.

[BigHE]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

I completely agree with MJ... only way I'd hang twins on is if they were smaller sized...like 75's perhaps. Truthfully, if you're only going 9 miles out a 140-150 with a 9.9 kicker will be all you'll need for a pleasant day on the water. 9 miles out you'll still be in sight of land and your kicker can get you back to base if your main ever gives out. Distances are VERY deceptive when you're on the water. Good luck with your rebuild...we're all rooting for you.

Thanks. At some point (way down the line) I may have the stones to go to the stream if its within 25 miles or so. Would you recommend I bump up kicker then?

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by BigHE

Thanks. At some point (way down the line) I may have the stones to go to the stream if its within 25 miles or so. Would you recommend I bump up kicker then?

Sorry, I don't understand what you mean by going to the stream. (Do you mean the Gulf Stream?) But just as a FYI, if it helps, I have a Honda 9.9 on my boat as a kicker that I use for trolling. I figure that in all but the direst emergency, she could get me home. Slowly, for sure, but it beats the crap out of paddleing. As long as you have gas, your kicker should be able to get you home easily enough....even from 25 miles out. (And that reminds me. one of the capital rules in boating...watch your gas consumption. I try and use the 1/4 rule. 1/4 out, 1/4 fishing, 1/4 back, 1/4 emergency use.)

(And don't forget that there are companies like BoatUS and Seatow that will come and bring you gas or tow you home if you have subscribed their service...and it's cheap insurance considering what the cost could be.)

[BigHE]

Originally Posted by macojoe

Nope! They going to be way to heavy for a V!! A single with a 10 hp or so kicker will be all you need, save the extra cash for other stuff!!

Thanks. That makes sense. Only a 10HP though? For emergencies not trolling. Would save me a lot of dough.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Heck for the cost of a used 150 or 175 you can almost buy a new 10hp. If you might be encountering strong currents or wind maybe a 15 or 20hp is more in order. But twin 75's does sound like it would make a unique V20. But remember thats double the cost in outboard repairs etc. One reason i got rid of the 250 Sportsman.

[BigHE]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

Heck for the cost of a used 150 or 175 you can almost buy a new 10hp. If you might be encountering strong currents or wind maybe a 15 or 20hp is more in order. But twin 75's does sound like it would make a unique V20. But remember thats double the cost in outboard repairs etc. One reason i got rid of the 250 Sportsman.

Good points.