Hi, My brother in-law advised I should put a bow pulpit on my V17 for safety. I actually found one and am ready to install. Other than a motor mount, I've never installed anything on a sailboat. Please tell me if my plan is on-target! Cut-out 4 small plywood circular bases (2x diameter of stanchion ...

There's a 5.5hp for sale on Craigslist for $175.

I'm wondering if these are reliable, smooth, etc?
I sail with my young children. I really need motor to be reliable.

Any feedback is appreciated!

michael

The forestay on my Venture 17 shows no corrosion, but it's not exactly straight in places. Some very subtle bending. So I'm thinking of replacing also.

I wonder... is this special cable? Or can we go to the local home improvement store and buy replacement?

Thanks, michael

Large narrow inland lake (20 miles long, 1 mile wide) in canadian rockies. It'll get some windy days, but shore is usually close.

There's no transom mount on it. I'll have to get my own.

No 2-stroke restrictions. Could change in distant future, possibly.

Thanks, michael

Help me decide! I have a Venture 17 and really desire a motor. I know virtually nothing about outboards, other than I need a long-shaft and desire an integrated gas tank. These three used motors are currently for sale in my area. Please help me make an informed decision! Anything I should ask owners...

Hmmm....sounds like folks are advising for gas motor. I'm open to this also. My Venture17 cost me $950. I'm having a hard time with the notion of paying almost as much just for a motor! Maybe I'm cheap, but that's my feeling. If I go for gas motor, any suggestions? I'm thinking 2-4hp, with integrate...

I just bought my first Venture 17. I'd like to get a motor, mostly for safety. I'm leaning towards electric motor. I read that a boat should have 5lbs thrust for every 350lbs of vessel weight. I believe the V17 is about 900lbs. translating to 12.8lbs thrust. Most electric trolling motors I see are a...

Thanks Chock & Bawgy. Very helpful. I won't have boat moored or at marina, just in water a day or two at a time so I guess I won't be too worried about rust. Sounds like I can fabricate a better cable end. Plus I can fix hairline crack. I just found out my brother-in-law had a Venture 17. He rea...

That's great advice. I took this checklist with me. Thanks! I really like this boat, but... I found a hairline crack across the width of the centerboard. I'm wondering if this is a problem or if I can simply patch it? The second item --- the cable from the winch threads directly through a hole in th...

I'm going to inspect a 1970 Venture 17. I'm only a beginning sailor. Am not familar with Venture, but it looks like a good boat for my family.

Is there anything that I should inspect?
(basics, or aspects particular to this model)

Advice is greatly appreciated!