Has it ever been done?? Well it’s about to happen.

[draglink]

Originally Posted by 3 Squids

Yea Troy was telling me you guys had it at one point t. He said he had it at one time. I got it from a guy in Callao. Why did you guys let it go? Something scare y***8217;all away?

Time is all. My V is doing great, I just don't have time for a project. I already have a '73 V20 center console project that is on hold, I didn't need another!

I think I just saw your lime green V for sale on Facebook - $7000 with an old Johnnyrude on the back

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by draglink

I think I just saw your lime green V for sale on Facebook - $7000 with an old Johnnyrude on the back

You did. That guy thinks something of her. It’s changed hands 3 or 4 times since I sold it and still no one has put a canvas on it.

[draglink]

Originally Posted by 3 squids

you did. That guy thinks something of her. It’s changed hands 3 or 4 times since i sold it and still no one has put a canvas on it.

lolol!!!

[bgreene]

V21 Transom - plenty strong as factory original -I ran it with 150hp, and big torque Etec 200 HO with no problems.
The transom can however be modified in two areas:
1. Outer transom edge - the upper aluminum trim strip they used where the boats top cap meets the transom. I had this removed, and completely re glassed , eliminating the seam, to produce a solid mass. Doesn't need to be done.....but is no doubt better than original.

2. Inside transom - as Destroyer commented, I also had this done - glassed over the mfg. seam and sealed together the middle to both sides.

In my boats case, I had this done after I cracked the gel coat on outer transom, and being a bit of a perfectionist with my boat, one thing led to another- I finally found Signature Fiberglass-Joe Whilden who did it right and it's no doubt even stronger than when it left the factory in 1996.

Bow slider........I had removable cover made with rubber flange that eliminates water intrusion in the case of wave over bow, heavy spray, rain etc. I don't know if water would leak into cuddy if the V21 model was kept in water........it's a decent if not perfect original factory design.

[bgreene]

Also- V21 trim tabs needed - especially if 200 hp.
Will pound without in chop but ride nicely with.

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by bgreene

Also- V21 trim tabs needed - especially if 200 hp.
Will pound without in chop but ride nicely with.

I have a brand new Lenco tab setup still sitting in the box. I believe they are 9x12. I was planning on using them but not sure if they’d be too wide with the setback transom. Do you have a pic of your trim tab setup?

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by 3 Squids

I have a brand new Lenco tab setup still sitting in the box. I believe they are 9x12. I was planning on using them but not sure if they’d be too wide with the setback transom. Do you have a pic of your trim tab setup?

Happy to assist with pic- tomorrow