CV2

[gonefishintoo]

Did some searching on here and could not find much. What exactly does the CV2 hulls have different than the older ones. Deadrise? Thanks

 

[megabytes]

SeaV2 is a variable deadrise design introduced on the first 280 Marlin in 1989. Other hulls were remolded in various subsequent years. There is a good explaination on the GW website

 

[catch22]

http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7290

 

[capt chris]

Did some searching on here and could not find much. What exactly does the CV2 hulls have different than the older ones. Deadrise? Thanks

I don't know the technical answer, but I can tell you that it was designed by C. Raymond Hunt & Assoc which practically invented the deep V hull. One of the reasons I bought the Grady was that it put my Boston Whaler to shame as far as the ride goes. There was no comparison as to how the two boats handled rough water and I was very happy w/ Whalers for for 21 years. But no more!

 

[gonefishintoo]

Thanks Catch22. That is exactly what I was looking for. Curious what year a 22ft were CV2..

Is there much difference in the original and CV2

 

[catch22]

Is there much difference in the original and CV2

Yes, there is...

Imo, the CV2 was an excellent improvement. It's not a "hard core" deep V, (still modified) but it's deep enough, (especially the forward entry) to improve rough water handling. Definitely cuts through moderate head seas with less pounding, yet it doesn't compromise stability at rest, so it won't roll as bad as a true "deep V".

But...

I had 4 pre CV2's and loved em. If I came across one, in really good shape, it wouldn't prevent me from getting it. Nothing wrong with the performance of the older one's, you just have to do a serious inspection, (get a survey).

 

[gonefishintoo]

Thanks Catch22. Found some older 20 with the bracket and a couple of 22 with brackets. Just trying to sell my Seacraft first

 

[plymouthgrady]

Basically on the seaV2 hull there are no flat spots making for a softer and dryer re-entry. As simple as I can put it.

 

[gradyfish22]

I believe the 22 was changed in 1992 or 1993, not sure which but it was in that period. We bought our 1989 22 off a Grady dealer, it was his persoanl boat and he was upgrading to a 22 with the SV2 hull, we bought in spring 1993 from him, a month before his came in. Boy what a deal he gave us...sure wish we could get a boat at that mark down again.

 

[gonefishintoo]

Well I may have my boat sold so I am looking a 22 or 23 cuddy with a bracket. It does not matter if it has an older motor. Let me know if there are any around yall. Want to stay under $12,000.00 Thanks

 

[gradyfish22]

I have a 1989 22 Seafarer for sale around your price range, and price is very negotiable. It has a 2000 Yamaha 200hp HPDI on it. It is a pre SV2 hull.

http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtop ... ++seafarer

The boat can be seen anytime. If you'd like more info send me a pm

 

[gonefishintoo]

Cant see pic here at work. Does it have a bracket. I thought the CV2 hull was 1992 and greater.

 

[plymouthgrady]

correct-'92 on the Seafarer, '93 on the Gulf.

 

[gonefishintoo]

thanks

 

[gradyfish22]

It is pre SV2, 1992 on was SV2. No bracket, it is the notched transom.

 

[gonefishintoo]

I will keep it in mind. Not willing to pay that for not having a bracket, and a pre cv2 hull. Shoot me a PM and tell me your best price. Thanks
Getting some boats lined up so if I drive up north or down south I can bring a boat back.