Bring back the V

[3 Squids]

The floating Clorox bottle reference is spot on. I hate that generic boat shape. No character.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by 3 Squids

The floating Clorox bottle reference is spot on. I hate that generic boat shape. No character.

Haha yeh especially some of the WA styles just ugly to me, but great for those that like em

[jesemd]

I would like to see the general idea revived, with a few minor modifications.


1. Enlarge it in all dimensions by 10%. This would bring LOA to 22 feet and beam to 8'6". This would help compensate for today's heavier motors and heavier people.


2. Raise the front deck and windshield each a few inches. Seeing a foot of green water coming over the windshield at you can raise your stress levels.


3. Full transom with bracket and a built in swim platform. Not a European swoopy thing, just an easier way to get in and out and mount a big outboard.


4. Higher Quality construction and of course, no wood.

[SkunkBoat]

never happen. nobody wants a cuddy or an express.
They are selling 37 ft bowriders now.

[steplift20]

STOP read your post on how to improve the V Leave it like it is, Basic just improve the construction, no wood but leave it original that's what we need Not bigger not smaller exactly the same. Only ( for sale V 20 wellcraft 2021 model comes with a 150 Mercury 2 stroke ( ok maybe 4 stroke but I like 2 stroke) price with motor $ 29,000 with trailer. Comes with 6 rod holders.

[charlie_the_tuna]

Listen... I love the look of this boat as much as the next guy. What you have to remember is, this is a 65 year old hull design. Yes, it’s timeless. Yes, it’s a decent ride. Yes, it’s got a huge following. Second only to Boston whaler, from what I can see.
BUT........ it’s still a 65 year old design.
The new crop of deep Vs is a completely different animal. The gradys. The yellowfins, etc....... these things cut chop like a hot knife through butter. The difference in ride quality is night and day.
I love the V! That said, if I could afford a contender or a regulator or any one of a hundred other similar hulls....... I’d jump on it!

[jesemd]

The V-20, like any machine, has compromises.

I don't see anything spectacular about the hull, especially compared to current designs. The quality control also sucked.

That said, I have never been on another boat that functions better as a whole than the V-20.

What sells me is the layout. With the V, you get 360 degree fishability like a center console, you get dry, lockable storage, a huge, deep, safe cockpit, and in calm water you can still sit on the bow and sunbathe if anyone does that anymore.

I would love a Judge 27 hull, with an interior layout like a giant V-20. An average human could probably sleep in it, and maybe have room for a head as well. Still trailerable and could be powered with a single 350 Suzuki dual prop. And you could fit three rods in each side's rod holder cutouts.
I don't know if they would sell today or not. Everyone is more worried about buying something that impresses the neighbors rather than thinking through what works best for them. Thats why you cant give away anything other than a center console these days.