The Boating Forum - Twin Vee 17 or 19

Which is the best way to go -- will be towing a lot ie to fl from West Virginia/Lake Erie-- after search looks like 4 blade 115/140 on 19" ??? on 17

Zee 17 is ok, the 19 is sweet.

The 19 is alot more boat, easy to tow, roomy, good ride, get the 4 blade for the 115.....if you are really going to use it on Lake Erie, get the 19 if at all possible...Mick

The 19 with the suzie 140 is a +40 mph zombie

The 19 Bay Cat with 140 is much better than 17 with 60 (max) HP.* The latter is a really small boat.* Go to Twin Vee website and look at the specs on the 2 boats.

19 with the 140 Suzi, thats what I have and its a great combo. Easy to tow, and I believe more usefull in Fla bays and or nearshore. I don't know the waters of West Virginia or the Lakes. The 140 is a tad lighter than the 115, believe it or not, so your not adding any weight but a bit more power.
Good Luck

Go with the 19. The 17 is an extention of their 11 ft'r, and because it is too narrow for it's length it does not have nearly as good of a ride as all the other TV's do.

Bigger is better! :grin:

My Father enjoys the 19' on the gulf coast of Fl

Dave

Definitely go with the 19! 140hp is best, be SURE your dealer puts on a 4 bladed prop. It will cavitate pretty bad with the 3 blade. Get hydraulic steering to make your boating enjoyable.

Bolton

I have a 19' and love it. Went with the 115 wich pushes me mid 30's mph with 2 people and gear. Heard with the 140 you only gain a few extra mph. The 140 is around a grand more I believe. Hey if you got spend it! You won't find a more vesatile boat than the Baycat. If you get it change out the pos Carlisle tires for Goodyear Marathons asap, mine developed a bubble and almost blew out within 7 months.

Thanks for info-- looked at 19 bay look great then some one said i have 20 ft tv that-- takes a single-- are they just as good as 19--- I have found out the changes from 2004 - 05 19 ft'er---still same hull--

the 20 does not perform as well as the 19. slower and more cavi.

taion issues with a single motor. that said it rides a little better because it is wider. if you buy it new ( it only comes in twins) go with light weight 2 stroke 70's if you want speed. check weight if 4 stroke. The 20 will allow the 32 gal live well where the 19 will not (it does not work)

twinvee hit a homrun with the 19

I put a 30 gal livewell on my TV 19, worked great with transom mounted pump, used a heavy duty trash can....the 19 is a great boat, I did Bimini and 125 mile days out of venice La.....Mick

Here's one in FL but needs a motor.
Dave

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4542864974&category=63726&sspagename=WDVW

Do you know the person selling it Papa? Just looks a little suspicious, appears to be a leftover but being sold by a clothing vendor. Hopefully its ok, but with high jacked accounts becoming more popular these days can never be too cautious..

It's my dad. no Hijacked account. I know it's a good boat and I thought I'd help him out by spreading the word. Yes it is also a clothing store (my mother's online venture)
Any questions feel free to email me at [email protected]

Dave

Small world--- I have already talked to him---listing ran out before back home--- Problemly the ebay Gods will come after me if i try to contact after ended!!

If interested by all means contact him or if anyone else is interested contact me and I will pass it along.

Dave