2001 Ventura 21
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:16 am
Hi All. I'm new to Continuous Wave. I'm looking for a good, safe runabout for my young family (preferably with a capacity of at least 10). Planning to use the boat mostly within Long Island Sound.
I'm looking at a 2001 Ventura 21 with its original 225 OptiMax with just under 100 hours.
Hoping you guys can help me answer a few questions:
Q1. Is the 2001 Ventura 21 the same hull as the later Ventura 210?
Q2. This boat spent most of its life on a covered dry dock. Anything specific on the Ventura 21 hull that I should watch out for?
Q3. Has anyone ever installed an auxiliary' engine on a 21 Ventura? I'm not planning to use for fishing; rather, want it in the event that the Mercury has a problem
Q4: Would 8 to 9-HP be sufficient?
Q5. The outboard: Aside from lower unit fluid changes, fuel filters, and spark plugs, the 100 hour engine has not had any major services. Anything that I should have looked at? Will likely re-power with Yamaha / Suzuki / Honda 4-stoke in the coming years.
Q6. Where can I buy replacement bow cushions?
Q7. Where can I buy replacement bow-cover, bimini, mooring cover?
Q8: Recommend going directly through BW or is there a good quality OEM?
Really appreciate your help and insight. Thanks--Mike
I'm looking at a 2001 Ventura 21 with its original 225 OptiMax with just under 100 hours.
Hoping you guys can help me answer a few questions:
Q1. Is the 2001 Ventura 21 the same hull as the later Ventura 210?
Q2. This boat spent most of its life on a covered dry dock. Anything specific on the Ventura 21 hull that I should watch out for?
Q3. Has anyone ever installed an auxiliary' engine on a 21 Ventura? I'm not planning to use for fishing; rather, want it in the event that the Mercury has a problem
Q4: Would 8 to 9-HP be sufficient?
Q5. The outboard: Aside from lower unit fluid changes, fuel filters, and spark plugs, the 100 hour engine has not had any major services. Anything that I should have looked at? Will likely re-power with Yamaha / Suzuki / Honda 4-stoke in the coming years.
Q6. Where can I buy replacement bow cushions?
Q7. Where can I buy replacement bow-cover, bimini, mooring cover?
Q8: Recommend going directly through BW or is there a good quality OEM?
Really appreciate your help and insight. Thanks--Mike