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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1973 16' Crestliner V-hull Project
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<blockquote data-quote="DiveLiberty" data-source="post: 441476" data-attributes="member: 22384"><p>I still have a few things to do on this build before I enter the "eternal tinkering" phase that I know is inevitable. BUT, she saw water for the first time (since I got her) today! </p><p></p><p>My takeaways:</p><p>-I got about 15MPH from the 1972 Merc with my wife and I and minimal gear. It planed up fine, but didn't accelerate too much past planing. This is about what I got with my previous 14' V-hull Lowe with a 9.9, so I'm happy with it. I'll casually keep an eye on the used market for a 25+, but am happy with the Merc for now. The key electric start is awesome, I love that feature.</p><p>-I was pleased with the stability. That was a question that lingered in my mind throughout the whole build. It requires an awareness, but is plenty stable to move about the boat without worrying about swamping or going over the side. </p><p>-I need a tiller arm extension to make steering more comfortable since my seat is higher than the factory bench was.</p><p>-Garmin EchoChirp 73cv worked AWESOME. Looking forward to improving my fishing through use of this unit. </p><p>-I need to add cleats ASAP for use at the ramp. </p><p>-I'm going to add some BoatBuckle retractable transom tie downs to the trailer for quick and easy trailering</p><p>-Touch up paint is needed, everything is different out in the sun as compared to the garage </p><p></p><p>I was really happy with the layout! Will make for very comfortable fishing when by myself or with one other person. Lot's of storage will make for trips to the lake pretty easy. </p><p></p><p>Will post a few pics of our outing when I get to it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DiveLiberty, post: 441476, member: 22384"] I still have a few things to do on this build before I enter the "eternal tinkering" phase that I know is inevitable. BUT, she saw water for the first time (since I got her) today! My takeaways: -I got about 15MPH from the 1972 Merc with my wife and I and minimal gear. It planed up fine, but didn't accelerate too much past planing. This is about what I got with my previous 14' V-hull Lowe with a 9.9, so I'm happy with it. I'll casually keep an eye on the used market for a 25+, but am happy with the Merc for now. The key electric start is awesome, I love that feature. -I was pleased with the stability. That was a question that lingered in my mind throughout the whole build. It requires an awareness, but is plenty stable to move about the boat without worrying about swamping or going over the side. -I need a tiller arm extension to make steering more comfortable since my seat is higher than the factory bench was. -Garmin EchoChirp 73cv worked AWESOME. Looking forward to improving my fishing through use of this unit. -I need to add cleats ASAP for use at the ramp. -I'm going to add some BoatBuckle retractable transom tie downs to the trailer for quick and easy trailering -Touch up paint is needed, everything is different out in the sun as compared to the garage I was really happy with the layout! Will make for very comfortable fishing when by myself or with one other person. Lot's of storage will make for trips to the lake pretty easy. Will post a few pics of our outing when I get to it. [/QUOTE]
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