New v 20 owner here

[Illogikal99]

I recently went from a 140 to a 225. what a difference! you don't need every bit of that power but its nice to know you have it. open her up on a glassy day and enjoy getting your hat blown off! welcome to the site

[thecabinetguy]

Thanks a ton guys, looking forward to first run, Finishing rebuilding a used trailer for the v as it was sitting on an old steel trailer which i didnt trust as far as i could throw it.

[Kracker Jack]

Ft. Myers !!! Wow!!! I built a few house in ft.myers. my dads best friend was a builder and I went down there to run a crew for him about 8 years ago. He lived in arcadia Fla. We did a lot of grouper fishing in the gulf on his Mako. Welcome to the site. Do that transom test Jason talked about earlieir if you have any doubts.

[thecabinetguy]

Originally Posted by Kracker Jack

Ft. Myers !!! Wow!!! I built a few house in ft.myers. my dads best friend was a builder and I went down there to run a crew for him about 8 years ago. He lived in arcadia Fla. We did a lot of grouper fishing in the gulf on his Mako. Welcome to the site. Do that transom test Jason talked about earlieir if you have any doubts.

I did the transom test a year or so ago. Im pretty confident the transom is ok. Are you still in the buisness? I am a remodeling contractor and also have a custom cabinet shop. I have been in Ft. Myers 30 yrs and we may have crossed paths at one point. Small world we live in. Thanks.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Illogikal99

I recently went from a 140 to a 225. what a difference! you don't need every bit of that power but its nice to know you have it. open her up on a glassy day and enjoy getting your hat blown off! welcome to the site

Oh goodie - another V with a 225 !!! How fast WOT !!

[thecabinetguy]

First run in the v didnt go too hot. Had mechanic buddy of mine rebuild carbs, Run # 2 was great. No gps or decent speedo but will guess 42-47.

I can attest to the durability of the hull though, I ran in the gulf in a pretty good chop and the boat felt solid and was pretty dry. Also on the way out i winged a manatee at about thirty mph. The boat launched to the right so i obviously didnt hit it with prop thank god.

This boat could use some trim tabs though.

[bgreene]

Trim tabs make a BIG difference in the ride characteristic - I recommend it.

Put em' on mine and now can trim down to eliminate pounding, plus tune in the ride for assorted conditions. Getting the forward / cutting edge of the bow to work through the waves just enough settles the ride down very well.

[reelapeelin]

Capt Pete's got another 225 runnin' around here...disguised as a docile 150...


and let's not forget the T-Topped CC complete w/bracket and 250 Opti on Ridgerunner's...his disguised as a BULLET...lol!!..

Oops!!...need to point out I took this pic before Vic swapped the 250 EFI for the 250 Opti...I think he's saved college tuition on fuel!!...and what I owe these two guys in V-20 Attaboy Coupons we'll save for another thread...

So no sweat on the extra ponies...yer V will handle it...welcome to the board and post us up some pics...doesn't matter the condition...we've seen 'em in all states of readiness...

[thecabinetguy]

Good call on the fuel consumption, this is the smallest boat ive owned in 20 yrs. But i love the simplicity of the boat. But guys i gotta tell ya this boat is fast but a hog on fuel, yikes. but i kinda dont give a sheit, I paid 2200.00 for the boat and a pos trailer, with a mega favor owed to my mechanic, and a 500 dollar trailer with cheap rebuild im still about 20k cheaper than my last 2 boats.I would not change a thing. Thanks for the input and info. Oh and i plan to post some pics, please bear with me as im a computer dumb arse.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by thecabinetguy

Good call on the fuel consumption, this is the smallest boat ive owned in 20 yrs. But i love the simplicity of the boat. But guys i gotta tell ya this boat is fast but a hog on fuel, yikes. but i kinda dont give a sheit, I paid 2200.00 for the boat and a pos trailer, with a mega favor owed to my mechanic, and a 500 dollar trailer with cheap rebuild im still about 20k cheaper than my last 2 boats.I would not change a thing. Thanks for the input and info. Oh and i plan to post some pics, please bear with me as im a computer dumb arse.

Should get 50 mph + with that 225 when set up right......have fun.