Panga 20 West Central Florida

[edaskew]

I can't wait to hear how the boat handles a rough sea, and what your top speed is. I want to congratulate you on such a fine job with your boat. I've been watching this thread closely as I'm considering the Panga 22. I need a boat I can cross the few miles of Gulf between Slidell, LA and the Biloxi Marsh (also in Louisiana) for redfishing and make it back even if conditions change for the worse. I wonder if a guy cut put a short cuddy on a Panga 22?

Ed.

[JASmine]

Ed...I have exactly the same need...ability to cross several miles of rough water(3-4') that was nice when I left. The one time I had it in 2-3 ft waves of the Clearwater inlet I was very impressed. It's important to keep from being abeam to waves though..the narrow hull.
So far the top speed has been 33mph loaded. The engine was running too low rpms though so once I get it propped right, the nominal top speed will be around 31-32 with the 60hp 4-stroke
As for a cuddy on the 22 (or the 25) I would prefer a canvass dodger that could be lowered when not needed

[edaskew]

Yeah, thought about the canvas doger as well, but I worry about lightening and I'd like to have some sort of permanent lightening protection overhead grounded to brass ovals on the bottom. We get wicked squalls daily in the summer over here, just when the big boys are hungry! There's no way to avoid them, you just have to ride 'em out and hope you're not hit.

Ed.

[JASmine]

Well I'm done..except waiting for the Satin topcoat to cure..12 more days!
Finished the decal and boot strip today. I hope to work on the cover over the next week or so during the cure.
On 1/30/06 I'll be FISHIN'
I may have to go way south for tarpon but that's my prey.

[gpratt]

Bootstripe and decal look great. Hope to see it in person one of these days. Very nice job.

[Mike Adams]

WOW! What a beautiful job you have made of that Panga 20! She is a real pretty boat and I love the colours. Folks will find it hard to believe you built her yourself. Congratulations.

[Dynamo]

Looks great! Hope mine turns out half as nice. What size prop did you end up with?

[FLYonWALL9]

Jas,
Is that the F60HP? If so I really want to know how you like it in all respects, fuel econ, noise level, weight, anything you can think of. When I repower I plan on that motor or the Honda but they only come on 50 and 70hp.

[JASmine]

Scott..yes it is a F60. I also looked at Hondas but they only have a 50hp in that weight range (theirs is #218 I think). This one weighs #238. If I went to a 70 4-stroke in any brand you jump about #150+. The 70-90 2-strokes weigh about the same as the F60, but I wanted the 4-stroke features.
This one is virtually silent at idle, has enough hp for my 20', and very smooth on the rpm uptake. I don't have any economy info yet because I I've only used it for prop adjustments...only 2 hours engine time so far. I'm completely finished with the hull adjustments now and hope to start regular use on 1/30/06..after the two weeks cure!

[FLYonWALL9]

Jas,
I'm sure you are anxious I know I would be. I started poking around last night looking at motors and weights. My old Johnson (86mod but still like brand new) weighs what the F60 weighs so I think it will be an easy upgrade. Keep us posted on econ numbers and speeds, though it wont tell me much I'm wanting to put that motor on my OB15

Oh you can do me this favor though when you get the chance. Measure from the top of your transom to the top of the motor trimmed up. This will tell me if it will fit under a poling platform. When you get a chance.