Update on my 3 years of modifications...

[pjbrownva]

I thought I'd give an update on my V20.







I started way, way too many projects at once, but now I'm refocused and prioritizing.


I lost my mind during the Covid lockdown, and was so stressed that I channelled all of my angst into an obsession of buying equipment piecemeal and planning projects for the V20.

I bought way too much stuff... and a lot of stuff that I don't even need... but hey, that's how I spent my lockdown! (what did you do?).



I upgraded to Raymarine electronics
-- 2 axiom+ 7" units and a remote keypad plus the "Real Vision 3D" sonar system. My radar arch and radar work well. I also got a VHF radio that receives AIS information and shares the data so that it can display on the chart plotter.


My live well pump works well with a 55 gallon plastic drum, and the bow pulpit I made with an anchor roller is also a win.

More to come, but it's getting there. I've also added front facing and rear facing spreader lights, and I redid the trailer to use bunk boards, with electro-hydraulic disc brakes and an electric powerwinch that I found for $100 on craig's list.

My next projects will be:
i) Hooking up the marine stereo system.
ii) Installing hydraulic steering
iii) Adding controls to the atlas jack plate I installed.

There's lots more after that too, but I'm pacing my work. :-)

Here's a shot of the boat, and two shots of my 4Runner with some Tacoma towing mirrors that yesterday I adapted to mount on the 4Runner.

https://imgur.com/RZRPgeeh.jpg



What a difference... I can actually see when backing up the boat trailer!












-Philip