Thinking about a 2nd V project.

[draglink]

Originally Posted by 3 Squids

And if this goes through I will have many salvage parts that will be free for the taking. Really would love to find a V-21 to do this but they seem much rarer.

My buddy Chris Leigh at Oyster Cove has a V 21 project...no motor. Tee Roy know the boat, ask him about it

[3 Squids]

Troy was telling me about a V-21 in Gloucester. I bet that was it. I don't need much of a hull as my plans are much like Kracker Jacks build. Simple, light and clean. I asked Troy what they wanted for it but he never said. V-21 center console would be cool.

[phatdaddy]

Probably gonna start a dog fight with this, but i never have thought the 21 was much improvement over the 20. Still has a splashwell and the extra foot is a eurotransom hybrid stuck on the stern. Id go with a seadrive hull or an i/o with a bracket.

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Probably gonna start a dog fight with this, but i never have thought the 21 was much improvement over the 20. Still has a splashwell and the extra foot is a eurotransom hybrid stuck on the stern. Id go with a seadrive hull or an i/o with a bracket.

Interesting. I've never seen a 21 so not sure if the differences. Thought maybe she'd be a little wider as well. I was told the boat at the top of this forum had a 350 mercruiser in it. Part of me would put a bracket and OB on it yet part of me thinks a 350 would be badass, plus I know those motors like the back of my hand.

[Destroyer]

V21 has curved side windshields... = 5 extra mph easy. :p

WHO says having more than one boat is an addiction? Hogwash.. !!! Simply not true!

Oh, I got this over the weekend..... Engine will go on my V21, trailer will go under the V20. V21's engine will go on the V20. The boat will either be stripped and scrapped or just the controls for the engine removed and then sold if anyone here wants a 20' center console with a cracked transom. (Accident, not rotted) See? All very logical... No addiction at all.........

[bradford]

Destroyer, it's ok, you're still in denial. You have to be ready to accept help, nobody can do it for you. Don't worry, when you're ready we'll be here for you.

I have a confession to make to the group. For the last couple of months I haven't been updating my signature with new project boats I've had pass through the yard. Hiding them in friends yards temporarily has left me with feelings of guilt. Plus I've thought that y'all here probably thought I was just trying to show off. Feels better to get that off my chest.

BTW, I turned DOWN two free boats this week, one with a galvanized trailer.

[Striper80]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

V21 has curved side windshields... = 5 extra mph easy. :p

WHO says having more than one boat is an addiction? Hogwash.. !!! Simply not true!

Oh, I got this over the weekend..... Engine will go on my V21, trailer will go under the V20. V21's engine will go on the V20. The boat will either be stripped and scrapped or just the controls for the engine removed and then sold if anyone here wants a 20' center console with a cracked transom. (Accident, not rotted) See? All very logical... No addiction at all.........

How bad is the crack? Could it be plated just to hang my 130 on the back?

[3 Squids]

While I think owning both and center console as well as a cuddy V-20 would be great I'm just not a big fan of the cuddy's. I can't give a good reason, I'm not sure what it is about them. But slapping a bracket on this one with a 200 to match the Green Machine would be pretty cool. The more I think about it the less I want to keep it IB/OB.

I guess once I have a chance to go get it and see what kind of shape it's really in we will go from there. If I got to pop the cap and replace floors, stinger and the whole 9 yards I'll convert it to a big wide open center console for sure. Of course I'm super busy at work all week and this storm is supposed to smash us this weekend so thinking about heading to the mountains to a family cabin to dodge the storm. Hopefully he won't sell it before I can get there and if so then I guess it just wasn't meant to be.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Striper80

How bad is the crack? Could it be plated just to hang my 130 on the back?

The transom is thinner that a V20's... I'd say 1 1/2" thick. It cracked right at the top 2 bolts. The Todd cooler seat with a flip backrest is in good mechanical shape but the upholstery is shot. All the controls seem to be in good shape. The steering is nice and free. According to the PO the steering cable is only 1 year old. Zero signs of rust or any damage on it. I've already removed the engine and will be towing the boat to my house, probably tomorrow. The bottom two bolts have a full length plate across them and I don't see any signs of damage. The top two bolts only had a small square of plate behind each one and that's probably why the transom cracked. On a score of 1-10 with 10 being brand new I'd give the overall condition of the boat a solid 5. The hull is solid. It's dirty and needs some TLC, and of course the transom needs to be reinforced or replaced, but with a lighter engine it just might be feasible. Officially the boat is 19'6" in length. I'd call it 19 foot realistically. If you want to take a look at it before I start stripping it let me know. I'll PM you my phone number. The tandem axle trailer under the boat is not included in the sale, but I have a good single axle trailer with papers that's sitting under my V20 that is included. The two Cannon downrigger mounts are not included.

[SkunkBoat]

V21 is not wider. just adds a foot onto the transom...like a very short bracket.
It is gonna allow you more space behind your console to fish and still be able to raise the motor.

Don't see how you could make a 350 i/o centerconsole unless you put the helm way way forward


besides , everyone knows cuddy is the way to go!