Took a ride yesterday

[phatdaddy]

23 dusky is a close relative to a wellcraft, not quite the flare and steps, but close

[wellcraftv20step]

I just looked at the Pioneers . very nice boat... and I love the Dusky. Been a scout fan for many years as the fit and finish has always been super inpressive from what I remember. I was also on a sea hunt recently and was impreesed. I looked at the new Mako 236 or 238 at the local boat show. 'now that's a real beauty . my issue is all the powder coating, I hate it im very meticulous about my boats and I don't want to be a slave to worrying about scratching the powder coat, that could drive me over the edge.

[bgreene]

This is interesting. Is your V an I0 ?

When I took ownership of my V21, I found the ride quite average, until I added the trim tabs. With the tabs, I'd classify the ride as quite good.

No V hull will cut through head sea like a 23-24 degree deadrise hull, but this type hull will also likely roll on the drift, while the V is stable.

Seacraft's original 21' " cuddy" was and still is an impressive hull. The bow rested 4'-5' off the water surface. It had a very huge, deep entry and then tapered at the back for stability.
For whatever reason, it was discontinued, and only a few remain.

Outboard V20 - V21's ride well....I'd say B-B+.........with tabs.......C without.

[RidgeRunner]

Youve been drinking the Classic Seacraft Coolaid. Not to knock them. The ride is incredible for the length. BUT They do not have near the room of the V-20. While the picture isn't absolutely conclusive, trust me.. Suwannee Nov. 2013 014.jpg

[RidgeRunner]

As to ride quality of the V-20. Love it and I second that tabs make a difference. Stuff that sharp entry ento a wave and slice her up... Overall, the 20' Wellcraft is a great riding and behaving hull. Better built boats can be had. LOL! But you get what you pay for. A fully restored Hermco transom bracketed 23' Scepter with a hardtop OR the 27' Tournament with the small cuddy up front and twins.. What a boat, I think Todd finally sold his... I'm a regular over there, hard to argue with something that clearly works.. VDR hulls in gerneral..

[RidgeRunner]

Having said that, and I haven't been on much so pardon me for running on.. It would take a design change in the hull to make it any better. Either making the deadrise more, making the beam less, or putting two hulls under it like a cat. LOL! Since none of that is cost effective, there are just some things that need compromise. Pick one that you like, use it as often as you can. Key West boats seem to ride very well, for a price point a little under Pioneer I think...

[wellcraftv20step]

bgreene, yes it was an I/0 as someone in our little v20 family once told a critic on another forum " the v20 is not a magic carpet it's a great boat and like any other it has its limitations!!! That's actually the single thread that brought me over to this board years ago.. Anyway I have spent the day looking at boats, I am so confused ,I'm finding it difficult finding one that I'm certain I'm not going to find fault with somewhere along the next ten years,, I pretty much see this as my last boat..one thing I think I'm sure of is that I have grown very fond of the outboards, the I/o's are out ,to much trouble and maintainance...

[wellcraftv20step]

Just wanted to show some pics of my new ride..

[RidgeRunner]

You would have to re-engineer the hull to make it any better. LOL! More deadrise, less beam, cat hull. LOL! I haven't been on the board in a while, feeling frisky today. Pardon me for ramblin'
ANd you know I was just joshing you Bgreene. I like coolaid and the CSC coolaid is good stuff..

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Youve been drinking the Classic Seacraft Coolaid. Not to knock them. The ride is incredible for the length. BUT They do not have near the room of the V-20. While the picture isn't absolutely conclusive, trust me.. Attachment 6480

Actually no cool aide.....I wasn't referring to the 20' Seacraft.... I was referring to the original Mosely 21', and now the 23 Scepter which has a huge open cockpit.

We know what we have in the V's.....and it's a good thing.