Emmitt Fitzpatrick's V20

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Emmitt, That's one big ass motor you've got on there ;D What kind of performance numbers do you see with that? Pretty fast I bet! ;D
Anyways, nice job on the resto. I like the tackle center you made there.
Was the boat an I/O in a former life? Just curious when I saw that well in the rear of the cockpit where the aux. gas tanks are placed.
You've got it cleaned up nice for a '75. Good going
 
How much gas to you haul around!! I have the same boat and it has 2 20 gal tanks in the side. Then you have tanks in the old engin hole and then again on the back of the boat?? Where are you going Jamaica Man

Nice job looks good
 
Hi, everyone:

Sorry about the late reply, but I just checked out the forum for the first time tonight.

I finished my restoration in the spring and used the boat extensively this season. The engine is a 1989 Evinrude 200 XP. It had 450 hours on it when I bought the boat last fall.

I was very pleasantly surprised about the engine's condition. I had originally planned on having it rebuilt, but it tested and ran so well that there was no reason to do so. I now have 510 hours on it. It has always started immediately and run smoothly at all rpms.

Performance-wise, the boat really screams. Hole shot and torque are amazing, even with a full load. It does 45mph @ WOT (6,000 rpm) with four people and an average load (GPS-rated). The top speed I've clocked was 47.5mph @ WOT on smooth water.

I added the stern seat, along with an extra 20-gallon tank that's hidden below. That tank is connected to the standard 20-gallon bladder tanks via a 3-way manual switch located on the transom. Needless to say, this engine is thirsty, so the extra tank is a real plus.

I love the boat, and I'd be glad to answer any other questions.


Emmett
 
Chumbucket & Macjoe

To answer your other questions, 1) this boat was always an outboard, not an I/O conversion, and 2) 60 gallons total.


Emmett
 
Yeah after looking a little closer, I see that it was always an outboard. As I mentioned in the other thread, Nice, very nice.
 
MJ, that's "Jamaica Mon"... need to have that Jamaican accent. ;D Kinda like Cad fishing. ;)
 
DAM
I JUST LOOKED AT YOUR BOAT AND IT IS BEUTIFUL
HOW DID YOU DO THAT HOW DID YOU MAKE THE PULPIT
WITH WHAT KIND OF WOOD

BEUTIFUL JOB
HOW DID YOU BEND THE BOW RAIL,WHAT SIZE IS IT
GREAT JOB ;D
 
I haven't seen Mr Fitz on the board for some time now.
It is a very fine example of an older hull in great shape. He did some very nice work there.
 
Re: Emmett Fitzpatrick's V20

Hi, StepLift 20:

Thanks for the nice comments. The bow pulpit and rail were added by the boat's prior owner, so I can't take any credit.

The pulpit is made of teak, and it's very solid. I believe it was a stock purchase rather than a custom fabrication, but I'm not sure. The prior owner dabbled in carpentry, so he might have made it himself. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about the bow rail.

The pulpit and bow rail are really nice for fishing. I also like having the anchor out and always available. I can drop anchor very quickly, and the roller eases the job of pulling it back in.

For my next project I'm considering adding a radar arch like the one on Simple Gesture. Has anyone else done this? Any thoughts?
 
I think it is a great Idea!! I have been wanting to do this foer some time now!! But I am always short the cash :'(
 
Only problem w/an arch...I used to store my top booted and standing, til I lost a BIG fish handing the rod over the top while moving toward the bow(buddy was bringin' boat around to go after the fish)...swore I'd never do that again :'(
 
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