Your Dream V20 $ No Object - Page 2

reelapeelin · #1 07-02-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ndCurse

Got alot more out of this than I figured, most of you even got it. The idea was what you'd do to "this" boat to make it perfect. I'd love a 33' Grady or 60' sportfish also, but we're on a V20 forum.

Someone said that the cc and dc rode better than the cuddy. Anyone else notice that? Why? Weight distribution?

Generally the further back one is in a boat, the softer the ride...the Cuddy's capt and rider are further forward than in the DC and CC versions...

Blue_Runner · #2 07-02-2009, 10:01 AM

Spot on as usual reel! So, going with the spirit of this thread, I would also add auto-pilot to a cuddy model. That way, I can ride in the back.

2ndCurse · #3 07-02-2009, 11:14 AM

I'd never heard that, everyone just says how well the V rides. I was thinking weight distribution had something to do w/ it. Didn't even think about the position of the driver. I can't imagine that a set of tabs wouldn't even the field.

reelapeelin · #4 07-04-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndCurse

Since I don't have a job and money really is no object, I figured I'd ask. If you had unlimited funds and a V-20 hull, what would you do?

I have a '91 w/ a 200hp yammi.

I'd enclose the transom and put a new 4 stroke on a Porta-Bracket, maybe drop down to a 150hp.

Replace the passenger back/2/back seat w/ a tackle station w/a cushion on top.

Replace Captains seat w/ anything.

Hard top w/ steering station. (this thing would be sick cruising the beaches for Tarpon)

What else? I love the hull. I've never had to deal w/ the headaches of a used boat. Now that I've had to deal w/ unemployment and all the associated b.s., I like the idea of an older boat. I'd rather dump some cash into the one who stuck by me. What would you do? Things will change and I'll be waiting.

If you are prone to use live bait and you truly got some money to spend on that 91, enclose the transom all the way up and mold a 30 gal oval shaped live well into the transom...add the bracket you mention and a 200 HP Etech (same weight as 150) like the one Slinger put on his DC...remove the windshield and have a light-weight rigid top, rocket-launchers and full side/front/rear eisenglass curtains w/pockets in the front and sides to roll up...slap an 80lb Minn Kota saltwater remote-control trollin' motor on the bow and go slow-troll some livies around those tarpon...they'll HIT IT like a freight train, so strap on a butt-plate and make sure yer hangin' on REEL good

reelapeelin · #5 07-05-2009, 08:49 AM

http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum...b=5&o=&fpart=1

Here's one like I mentioned above...not the exact one I was thinking about, but same idea...

kevdon · #6 07-07-2009, 01:49 AM

Hi all !! I have an 85 v20 that we use as a family and entertainment vessel. I just recently did some cosmetic work to it.I decided to go off the norm of things and customize it to our liking.Any1 has any suggestions or comments feel free..Thanks for all the valuable info on here.

kevdon · #7 07-07-2009, 01:53 AM

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Blue_Runner · #8 07-07-2009, 07:55 AM

kevdon, nice work. That's a one of a kind right there. Do you drag it to the beach or just hang at the lakes?

kevdon · #9 07-08-2009, 10:33 PM

Thanks Blue !! Just moved here to Cary Nc a few months back and we have gone to Jordan Lake a few times .Not real thrilled with it thus far.close to home is good but now my style of fishing.Heading to Outer Banks next week for 5 days of fishing.That should get the juices flowing for me to start traveling to the ocean every weekend.By the way , you know of any good reasonable canvas guys in the area.Would like to add plastic windows and add on to existing top(2 yr old sunbrella)to enclose the cockpit.Thanks again Blue >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Blue_Runner · #10 07-09-2009, 08:37 AM

On the enclosure, no I don't. Skools Out might know of something close to you. Shoot him a PM if he doesn't come back to this post. Your boat looks great, congrats.