Haines V17C

[dachamp]

my first post ,I have purchased a haines v17c hull and was wondering if any one had any info on the age of these hulls there are no plates attatched to it .I am putting a 130 Evenruide on the back would this be over powering it plan is to go outside side fishing ,would this be ok.any info will help.this is my first posting .

[skippa]

G'Day GTH,

good choice, Haines V17's be them R,L or C are a legendary hull and you won't be disappointed. A few of the guys here have the V17L's which is a LowProfile cabin version, I'm sure they'll help out with more info. 130 would be ok, hulls are rated to 150 and most run with 115's which still provide enough power for offshore work.

Age could be anywhere from the mid 70's to late 80's.

cheers,
Tony # 8-)

[bugman]

GDay Hitman and welcome aboard.

I had a Haines 16c and it was a 1980 hull. But as Skippa says there were very little if any changes on the hull shape and desing for nearly ten years through the 70's and 80's.

I think the motor will be fine - I had an older style 130hp and it fine. Because of their depper V hull they probably need an extra few herbs than a lot of other boats.

Brett

[dachamp]

Thanks Skippa & Bugman for the replies,I will endevour one day to possibly post a photo for a more positive ID.
Thanks The Hitman ;D

[pirate_pete]

G/day, I have owned a V17L with a Johno 140hp for 20 years and still love it, I have no intentions of getting rid of it, as a matter of fact I agonised for several months wether to repower it or rebuild the orignal 1984 motor. I decided on a rebuild $2.5K better than $13k for replacement and it goes just as good as the day I got it. The best $700 I spent was investing in a Hydrive Hydraulic steering kit, fantastic no feedback and magic handling.
I have been out to the shelf of Sydney after Tuna and Bills, and recently fished and dived around North Solitary Island 22N/miles N/E of Arrawarra just north of Woolgoolga, in July I spent a week at South West Rocks and according to the GPS did 97klms in 1 day.

I have never been worried or felt unsafe at any stage and I have been in some horrible conditions.
I think you will be happy with your V17

Pete

[pirate_pete]

just found a pic

Pete

[pirate_pete]

Sorry that came out horrible
Pete

[dachamp]

That sounds great Pirate Pete ,Thinking of hydraulic steering in the near future getting itch feet to take her on her maiden voyage as her new skip .
Underfloor tank what size is it Pp

[pirate_pete]

I have a 120lt underfloor and on the big trips I have a 70lt S/S cruise tank that fits in the rear well,
but you have to play it safe with the extra weight, will run the small tank dry first. I have fitted a CAV filter with dual inlets and Tap so its easy to switch over tanks.

[JubJub]

If you dont mind me asking .... what did it cost you ? I am looking for a bout at the moment and on a budget up to $15000 I have been checking out boatpoint and the trading post like a kid waiting for christmas. I like the look of the V17L and there seems to be some positive remarks.

If anyone knows of a good one from taree to brissy can you please let me know.

my email is pedro_1@kooee.com.au

Thanks

[dachamp]

Picked up the hull for 2200 and the 1997 Rude for 5000 underfloor tank fit out cost 660 and throwing a bit more cash at it all up 9000

[pirate_pete]

I think I have figured out the photo so hear goes again

[Fishin_Dan]

Much better Pete! ;)

[pirate_pete]

Yep, when all else fails read the help section

[dachamp]

Heres a pic of old Haines to assist in what era its come from.

[JubJub]

Picked up the hull for 2200 and the 1997 Rude for 5000 underfloor tank fit out cost 660 and throwing a bit more cash at it all up 9000

Thats pretty good buying from what I have seen around.

Saw 1 roughy for $13,500 and the rest are around the $16,000 mark.

I have the cash now so I can get serious

[dachamp]

Jub Jub theres a couple of V17r's up on the gold coast in a boat yard up the gold coast vintage 80'S boat and motor wants 8,500 for one of them but thats a runabout not what your after,There was a V19c for 11,500 had 135 mariner on it but it went a couple of weeks ago I wanted to sell mine and get it .Youll have to keep looking and hopefully youll snare a good one. Took the old girl ive got out today through the seaway for her first trip and performed xclent very happy
GTH[

[JubJub]

I might head up the coast later in the week and have a look around. I am chomping at the bit after a weekend at Illuka. We has a ball fishing the wall. There was a few Jew about and that always puts a smile on my face. My son got his first one Friday night and I got 2 last night.