Hull extension

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by ssiredfish

For a 75mi trip I pack an extra 15g's of gas and use it on the way out. If the day you picked was already borderline with the Welly I dont think an extra 2' of hull will all of sudden change your mind.......

Having run my V21 through tight 4'- 5' waves, I wouldn't want to do it for say 25 - 50 miles, plus larger wave swells too.

The boat ran fine, for what it is, and with the tabs, I wasn't pounding either.

I just don't look at the V's as a serious offshore rig - more of an inshore to about 25 miles out rig. It is what it is, roomy, nice riding, great looking.

That said - hey, go for it - take it way off deep and catch lots of big fish.

For serious offshore, I'd prefer to be running a 28' Henriques, Carolina, Bertram, Albi, etc type boat. Built for it.

[jasoncooperpcola]

I have had my share of rough trips in on the V. And I have never felt uncomfortable during any of those times. My main goal with the hull extension is more cockpit, and more flotation. I would run a V20 to the rigs if I had a motor I would trust and a kicker. Or twins. I do not want to go big because then it becomes a pain in the *** to run it. I have the feeling I will be going out alone alot so I need to keep things manageable. 22-24' with twins would be at the limit for me singlehanded. Not to mention I am hoping if I can gethe weight ratio right that twin 200 Mercs will be easy on fuel. I think it will cruise at 30-35 with the twins turning 2000? I am going off what I have seen here. Its gonna be a way different boat when done.