Hull extension

[ssiredfish]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

I have had my share of rough trips in on the V. And I have never felt uncomfortable during any of those times. My main goal with the hull extension is more cockpit, and more flotation. I would run a V20 to the rigs if I had a motor I would trust and a kicker. Or twins. I do not want to go big because then it becomes a pain in the *** to run it. I have the feeling I will be going out alone alot so I need to keep things manageable. 22-24' with twins would be at the limit for me singlehanded. Not to mention I am hoping if I can gethe weight ratio right that twin 200 Mercs will be easy on fuel. I think it will cruise at 30-35 with the twins turning 2000? I am going off what I have seen here. Its gonna be a way different boat when done.

30-35mph @ 2000 sounds really optimistic but potentialy awesome as well.......

[jasoncooperpcola]

I am going off reports of 45mph with a 200 Merc. So twins is 90mph. SCARY! So I am figuring half throttle would be 45mph. It will probably be lower. But I expect no less than 70mph and I hope I never max it out lol.

[ssiredfish]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

I am going off reports of 45mph with a 200 Merc. So twins is 90mph. SCARY! So I am figuring half throttle would be 45mph. It will probably be lower. But I expect no less than 70mph and I hope I never max it out lol.

Haha....Well best of luck sir and HANG ON!!!!