Recent content by pjbrownva

Here are some shots of the dash that I WAS planning https://imgur.com/a/B4uQu7b

Nice tow vehicle. Run the vin to find out what options it has, and look for configuration info. I don’t know the options, but it’s worthwhile to do your research to make sure that you get the towing sway control. One problem is the short wheel base when compared to a full size pickup, and it...

Thanks everyone. I was redoing the whole dash***8230; I hired new wire marine to CNc cut, bevel and polish a sweet dash layout***8230;. Fortunately, I built a mockup before the final OK, and testing it out last summer, I learned that the summer sun causes the displays to overheat and shut...

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...

I've read your post more carefully, and that sounds like an awesome boat. CONGRATULATIONS! Where are you located? My boat shows it's age, but I have jumped in fearlessly, and started WAY TOO MANY projects -- about 30+, and all at once at that. We'll have to arrange to meet up on the...

That sounds like a really nice boat. Location-wise, I'm in Arlington, VA

I saw photos of a V21 that someone in NJ was selling, and yes, it was clean and looked awesome. I'm not sure if that was bgreene or someone else... I will have to look to check.

I'm leaving tomorrow to take a 2 week vacation to the cape cod area. I'm trailering the V20 about 600 miles from Arlington, VA to Plymouth MA. Today I have to clear out the excess stuff in my V20, put the boat in the water, and ensure that my trailer's ready for the trip. I started this...

I've been do a ton of work to my V20. I bought electronics galore, and built a new dashboard layout.... The problem is, it's really hard to read my two chart plotters. Does anyone have a layout or design that works. Just today, I was thinking that the trunion mounts would be good, because...

I agree with the shift in preferences, that's undeniable. But I also think it would help if it were easier to post photos and videos to this site. People like a visual, and that's hard to do!

Thanks for the info, Spare Parts. I guess it had it all wrong.... So, the good news (really good) is that the 12" setback on this atlas plate is a 6" set back plate with 6" spacers, so I can unbolt the spacers and run it with only 6" setback if necessary. Still, I think I'll try it with the...

Here's an update. I ran WOT with a buddy driving, and the anti-cavitation plate was about 3 inches below the surface (!!!) I bought a used atlas jack plate with a 12" set back. The jack plate will make it a lot easier for me to fine-tune the engine height. I know it needs to go higher. I...

Thanks for the info, Ashokrags. That's very helpful. I ended up getting an atlas jack plate with a 12" set back. I haven't mounted it up yet, but that's what I'm gonna go with. A bracket seemed appealing because it can add some floatation to the stern when you're not on plane. I'm...

I'm doing a major overhaul of my 1984 V20 with a cuddy. Will document some of my work using this album.

It works! using imgur! Thanks so much for the tip (from a few years ago!) :-)