A question for owners of Haines v17's

[davez104]

Hi all,
Am looking at buying a boat to do a bit of reef fishing off Rockhampton/Gladstone area. I am leaning towards a Haines v17c at this point, anyone who owns one seems to love them. My dad had one when I was a kid and we used it for offshore work as well as crabbing in the creeks, with a 175 Merc it was also a rocket! Just wanting to know what size outboards people run on thiers and what sort of economy/range they are getting from them. It would also be good if you could give me some aprox performance figures as well.

Thanks.
Dave.

[litenup]

Dave I had 17L, same hull just different deck, with a 100hp Yamaha 4 stroke. Did about 32Knots WOT, used 33 litres for 38 nmiles at 4200rpm and 22knots. It wasn't a rocket ship, but who can in open water. If that's not fast enough a 115 is probably ideal. Happy hunting Pete.

[matthill80]

hey mate i had a 150hp yammie ('90 model 2 stroke) on the back of my v17c and it was awesome. 80km/hr flat out and because of such a big motor it was never working hard therefore little fuel used. i did a trip to the 50's of southport one day when i have to admit it was calm but we did 87kms in the total trip and when i refuelled her shed only used 66ltrs of juice. bloody good if u ask me. on ruff trips she would average about 1km per litre or better not too bad for a 2 banger


cheers matt

[skippa]

You'd be hard pressed to go past a Haines.

I had a V17R with 115 Yammie 2s. Ave 1 mile per LT, cruise at 4000rpm @ 30mph. Trim her out on a good day she do just under 50mph @ WOT 5600RPM.

Second best boat I ever had ... #::)


Cheers,
Tony # 8-)

[Hagar]

Then why did you sell the best one and get a southwind Skippa ? #;D ;D ;D #
It's nite shift - need some distraction .

Chris

[davez104]

Thanks guys, 1 mile per litre I can live with. Have any of you had pods put on your v17's? Just wondering how this affects the handling of the boat? I'm not sure if I should shell out big $$ for a boat in good original condition or buy a cheapie that needs floor, transom etc replaced and get the work done. After all, you would then know that the boat would be good for another 20+ years.

Thanks.
Dave.

[skippa]

Then why did you sell the best one and get a southwind Skippa ? #;D ;D ;D #
It's nite shift - need some distraction .

Chris

Hahaha missed one very important word there Chris ..... SECOND best... ;)

Looks like your enjoying the night shift eh .. geez 2.23am, I'm fast asleep now Chris ;D ;D

[James_V17L]

Hi Tony..hi Chris...Dave,in my opinion forget the pod idea unless you can find someone who actually has one..dont risk wrecking a great hull design..
a late model 115 is the ideal engine for a v17..or an older 135/140..my old
115 yammy is getting a little tied but still goes great..cruises on around
28-30MPH AT 4400RPM & gives good economy(havent actually worked it out properly but around 2 kms per litre)
Cheers,James

[davez104]

Thanks James,
I'll hunt around for a good original one. It will be a while before I start shopping, have to tidy up my current rig and sell it before I can spend $$.

Dave.

[davez104]

Just thought I would add this to see if anyone knows this boat, I found the classified add for it but think it could be an old one. I think it has an ausfish sticker on the side so maybe someone here could help. Would be good to know if this boat is still for sale.
Thanks.
Dave.http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/Davez104/digiads_boat_ads_84543_3.jpg

[skippa]

Dave,

stickers not an AF one, but does look like a Buds Bait & Tackle one from memory.
So could be a Redlands boat maybe... :-?



Cheers,
Tony #8-)

[gawby]

Skippa,
You seem to know a lot for a southwind owner ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Graeme ;)

[skippa]

Graeme,

U wouldn't understand ....... It's a Southwind thing ;D ;D ;D



Cheers,
Tony 8-)