1984 V20 Upgrade Santa Barbara

[DustyCajun]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

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and Dusty, we need to see more fish pix of those West Coast doormats.

SkunkBoat,

Here are a few photos from a trip we did on the V20 from the Goleta Pier boat hoist. Big Halibut and White Sea Bass on that one.

[DustyCajun]

As I mentioned before, we are doing some more upgrades while waiting for the new fuel tank to arrive. First and foremost is the new tower and top with rocket launchers, radar mount, and light mount. A great product from Fish On Arches.





Installed a new grab bar for the passenger seat.


And new support struts for the front windshield.


Still need to get her painted one of these days.

[DustyCajun]

Checking in again after getting the V20 out on the water with the new gear

Another photo of the new top


You can see the arch, rod holders, bimini top and bait tank in this shot.


New rod holders for bounce balling


Radar mount with a great light kit that illuminates the entire deck.


Here is a twist that has worked out great. Put hinges and a bar on the front sliding door so it can be opened up and locked when accessing the cabin. Left it open at night for fresh air while sleeping. It still slides when down. This has been great.


It still catching Halibut and Seabass.




Been on some overnighters with the new set up and it is running sweet. We get a lot of "Bad ***" comments at the harbor when she rolls out.

Next up a new power plant. Looking at a Honda 135. Thoughts?

[Greyduk]

DustyCajun, I was looking back at your info about replacing your fuel tank. Do you mind if I ask the cost. It may be a situation that I need to address. Thanks.

[bradford]

Badass fishing machine Dusty, I like it!

[Destroyer]

I love that front hatch idea with the hinges.. I need more info cause I have an anchor windlass I want to mount and yours looks near perfect. That arch is bada$$ all the way... what was the damage ($) on it if I can ask?

[bgreene]

Here on the east coast, a halibut ( fluke ) of that size is mostly a once in lifetime goal.....or catch.

I've described California as " earth on steroids" because everything is grand.
Trees to over 350' tall, mountains, hottest desert on earth, huge cliffs, fantastic for growing wine ..........on and on........

I've been there twice, both from San Fran northward, not south yet.

Anyway, congratulations on your boat, fishing, and thanks for posting.
Bennett

[DustyCajun]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

I love that front hatch idea with the hinges.. I need more info cause I have an anchor windlass I want to mount and yours looks near perfect. That arch is bada$$ all the way... what was the damage ($) on it if I can ask?

Destroyer,

You can price the arch system at Fish On Sports. We got the combo arch/visor package and added the Captains package for the extra rod holders and radar mount. A great company at a good price.

http://www.fishonsports.com/

The only issue was the side mount with the spacers they provide. The V-20 has flared sides and we had to manufacture some spacers to mount the arch to the boat.

[DustyCajun]

Originally Posted by Greyduk

DustyCajun, I was looking back at your info about replacing your fuel tank. Do you mind if I ask the cost. It may be a situation that I need to address. Thanks.

The tank from Moeller was $640 plus shipping of $190. It may be cheaper to ship to you as I am on the west coast. They do a great job on the fabrication and parts.

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by DustyCajun

Next up a new power plant. Looking at a Honda 135. Thoughts?

You'll get more bang for the same buck with a Zuki DF140 or better a DF150.

I don't know if things have changed but Honda was always way pricier than Zuki, Merc, Yamaha. They used to be the only 4 stroke in town but now everyone has a quality 4 stroke.


I think a 150 is the perfect motor for a V20.
I run a DF 140 (zuki did not have a 150 when I repowered in 04). It is really good, top speed ~36 to 38mph, when its flat enough to do that...