Yo Blue_Runner....
- Thread starter Airslot
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No, hardly at all. Mainly just when its tilted from everybody standing on one side in the rear.
So far so good on that - haven't had a problem. I think its high time that I inspect all of my thru hulls and the scuppers though. I'm getting some water in the hull - not much at all - but it bugs me and I want to find the source.
So far so good on that - haven't had a problem. I think its high time that I inspect all of my thru hulls and the scuppers though. I'm getting some water in the hull - not much at all - but it bugs me and I want to find the source.
Oh yeah, meant to tell you this too - there are scuppers on the splashwell on each side of the motor. They are the flaps and they let alotta water in the splashwell when sitting still. That bugs me too, so I'm thinking of replacing those with something that doesn't let water in.
Here's a shot and you can see the scuppers in the splashwell. The scuppers for the deck come out on the sides of the boat.
This pic was taken when the old 150 was on the boat:
Here's a shot and you can see the scuppers in the splashwell. The scuppers for the deck come out on the sides of the boat.
This pic was taken when the old 150 was on the boat:
Airslot
God
Water in the splashwell is no big deal. I don't like wet feet....
IN my eyes, I don't want a bigger boat. The V-20 is affordable to operate in a relative sort of way. It's small enough to get into skinny water and big enough to fish offshore on nice days. It has a big cockpit. It'd be nice if the cabin were a hair bigger but...If I could go fishing I'd probably quit worrying about it.
Airslot
IN my eyes, I don't want a bigger boat. The V-20 is affordable to operate in a relative sort of way. It's small enough to get into skinny water and big enough to fish offshore on nice days. It has a big cockpit. It'd be nice if the cabin were a hair bigger but...If I could go fishing I'd probably quit worrying about it.
Airslot
I've been in some crap weather with a full load and 3 decent sized dudes bumbling around back there and never remember saying, "dang my feet just got wet".
I'm right there with you Slot - I like the size and economy too. Fairly easy to trailer and launch and like you said it can fish big or small. Also, you are right the deck is a couple of inches higher, which does eat into the freeboard somewhat. One of the tradeoffs I guess.
I'm right there with you Slot - I like the size and economy too. Fairly easy to trailer and launch and like you said it can fish big or small. Also, you are right the deck is a couple of inches higher, which does eat into the freeboard somewhat. One of the tradeoffs I guess.
You going down for work? Or just to lay around and be lazy for a couple weeks? Either way sounds like fun.
Must be nice to be livin the life.... 8)
AS:
I'M TALKING TO JEB BUSH TO KEEP YA AWAY FROM FLA TILL I GET MY V-21, ISNT' THAT A COINCIDENCE YA COMING DOWN NOW? WADDA YA THINK BLUE?
ANYHOW, BLUE I'D REPLACE THOSE SCOOPER FOR THE ONES WITH A PING PONG BALL, WOULD THEY WORK?
ARE THOSE SCOOPERS ALSO FOR THE DECK?
ABOUT THE FREEBOARD, IN MY V-20 I HAVE TO WEAR KNEE PADS BECAUSE WHEN YOU WORK THE OUTRIGGERS BACK AND FORTH, YOU HAVE TO LEAN AGAINST THE SIDES AND THEY GET SWOLLEN
LESTERUS
I'M TALKING TO JEB BUSH TO KEEP YA AWAY FROM FLA TILL I GET MY V-21, ISNT' THAT A COINCIDENCE YA COMING DOWN NOW? WADDA YA THINK BLUE?
ANYHOW, BLUE I'D REPLACE THOSE SCOOPER FOR THE ONES WITH A PING PONG BALL, WOULD THEY WORK?
ARE THOSE SCOOPERS ALSO FOR THE DECK?
ABOUT THE FREEBOARD, IN MY V-20 I HAVE TO WEAR KNEE PADS BECAUSE WHEN YOU WORK THE OUTRIGGERS BACK AND FORTH, YOU HAVE TO LEAN AGAINST THE SIDES AND THEY GET SWOLLEN
LESTERUS
I think you'd better hurry ;D
Ping/pong scuppers - well yeah that sounds good I think. Although I've never done the research to see what's available other than what I've seen on this site.
The one's on the back are only for the splashwell. The ones for the deck come out on the sides, which are not visible in the picture.
buckleyjr
Junior Member
"So far so good on that - haven't had a problem. I think its high time that I inspect all of my thru hulls and the scuppers though. I'm getting some water in the hull - not much at all - but it bugs me and I want to find the source."-Blue Runner
BR - I get water too and I think its from under the rub rails forward of the windshield. I was out in the ocean just flying through the rolling waves, marveling as the spray that flew out from the side as the V cut through the waves. When I got to the inlet my v-berth fabric was soaked. I didn't take any waves over the windshield so it had to be the rub rail.
Also, check the valve that sucks in the water for saltwater washdown. Its accesible through the rear deck access port, next to the bilge. At least that's where it is next to mine.
Another idea, I noticed the rod holders drain into the bilge. They have these little guide tubes that sometimes fall off.
Buckley
BR - I get water too and I think its from under the rub rails forward of the windshield. I was out in the ocean just flying through the rolling waves, marveling as the spray that flew out from the side as the V cut through the waves. When I got to the inlet my v-berth fabric was soaked. I didn't take any waves over the windshield so it had to be the rub rail.
Also, check the valve that sucks in the water for saltwater washdown. Its accesible through the rear deck access port, next to the bilge. At least that's where it is next to mine.
Another idea, I noticed the rod holders drain into the bilge. They have these little guide tubes that sometimes fall off.
Buckley