Looking For My First V20

[TheTinMan]

I think the Mud Hole is about 25 miles south of Rockaway Inlet, so even further for you, right? I've only fished it once and that was on a 46' Bertram out of Freeport. We did have an estimated 800-900lb Giant on for 2 1/2 hrs...lost em right at the transom, was a 10,000+ dollar fish, bummer.

Hoski, I don't know what kind of boating expierence you have so it's hard for me to say. There are some "good" days where the "V" would be fine, hell my tin boat would be fine. Double check the distance from where you are launching and make sure you have PLENTY of fuel. Fuel may be a problem unless you have an auxiliary tank, not sure. The weather is a big concern too. You don't want to get caught that far offshore in a 20 footer in nasty weather. I ALWAYS know what the forecast is but sometimes unpredicted T-Storms do happen. Make sure all your gear and safety equipment is in top working order. I would have a kicker on the stern too. Do lots of research!! Then research some more.

Looking to go for Giants? Catching one of those on a V20 would be quite the expierence!

Originally Posted by Hoski1

hey tin you think with a v20 ill make it to the mud hole ?
iam coming from j bay ?

price range 4000 or 5000

[willy]

Hoski the V20 will do a 25 mile run good weather. The problem with fishing that far off shore is you really need to spend a good chunk of money in preparing a boat to do that kind of fishing, also though many do it without I personally believe you should not be that far off shore in a single engine boat. IMHO. Also you should be prepared for fog with radar and you should never go out that far without EPIRB's and a raft. Sat phones would be recommended also. Of course the norms like a good VHF and Good antennae along with a portable back up.
This is just my opinion of course and some may disagree but it's not that a V20 could not handle a run like that. It's the fact that sometimes Mother Nature raises a big hand and smites you when you least can afford it. There is no fish worth the life of a good friend or family member and God forbid a super model.
There are good Captains with well equiped ships that will take you and your buddies there a couple of times a year for a very reasonable cost and you don't have to do anything but fish and eat and drink.
Like I said there will be others with differing opinions and many will have a lot more experience than me.
In shore or close to shore reefs, wrecks 5-10 miles out max, drifting in shore running inlets bay fishing skiing and tubing with your kids, bouncing super models on your lap as you run the chop, thats what these boats are made for and they have not really built a better all around in shore boat than the V20-21's for doing those things well ;)

[Mulv80]

Well said, Willy

[Franco]

Trust what Willy sez, hey has his head screwed on right and has been voted into the Norton Snagger Fishing Team!

[willy]

And Hoski if your heading south, Sebastian Inlet way I can hook you up with a great guide there, goes by the moniker Grand Puhbah ;D

[reelapeelin]

That's Poobah...Bama lama ding dong... ;D...

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by willy

Hoski the V20 will do a 25 mile run good weather. The problem with fishing that far off shore is you really need to spend a good chunk of money in preparing a boat to do that kind of fishing, also though many do it without I personally believe you should not be that far off shore in a single engine *boat. IMHO. Also you should be prepared for fog with radar and you should never go out that far without EPIRB's and a raft. Sat phones would be recommended also. Of course the norms like a good VHF and Good antennae along with a portable back up.
This is just my opinion of course and some may disagree but it's not that a V20 could not handle a run like that. It's the fact that sometimes Mother Nature raises a big hand and smites you when you least can afford it. There is no fish worth the life of a good friend or family member and God forbid a super model.
There are good Captains with well equiped ships that will take you and your buddies there a couple of times a year for a very reasonable cost and you don't have to do anything but fish and eat and drink.
Like I said there will be others with differing opinions and many will have a lot more experience than me.
In shore or close to shore reefs, wrecks 5-10 miles out max, drifting in shore running inlets bay fishing skiing and tubing with your kids, bouncing super models on your lap as you run the chop, thats what these boats are made for and they have not really built a better all around in shore boat than the V20-21's for doing those things well *;)

What he said! 8) I have not seen it put so well before, Willy. Must be why you're a god!

[Airslot]

Yeah, what they said. The V-20 is a great inshore boat with some offshore capabilities. I've caught many a tuner outa the V. In the summer when we have prolonged periods of stable high pressure the V-20 is more than capable of fishing 35 - 40 offshore. The key to comfort is the buddy boat. We always run out when several of us are going on the same day, and stay in touch during the day. Never caught a giant, but have taken bluefin to 200# on the V-20.
Previous owner of my boat had her to the Washinton Canyon on several occasions, carrying mucho extra fuel of course.


Airslot

[greateastern]

Ok, here you go. Hampton Bays NY there was one in local paper I think it was an 87-89 V-20 out board went and took a look at it. I think for the price it might be worth the work if you are willing to do some work, I think the guy was asking $2,500 but you can probally show him cash and get a deal of a life time. With the money saved you can invested it back into the boat. The boat is located in back of a hole in the wall resturant called the fisherman quaters in Hampton Bays NY on North Road.

Hope this helps someone
Great Eastern Mech.

[willy]

Poohbah Puhbah whats an uh oh between friends
I was trying to snazz him up a bit Rap so when I retire and move into Sebastian Inlet and he and I start the Norton Snagger Guide Service and Super Model Ranch we can drink our Killians with our pinky extended ;D