PG 25, July 2017, PangaRon

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Re: PG 25, July 2017, PangaRon

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I have the Panga 20 which has a deck that's very near the waterline. I have the duck bill inserts on my gemlux suppers and I've never had water on the deck even with putting a couple of people on the rear of the boat.

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I finally decided to get rid of the scuppers! It is so nice not to have wet feet! I made wedge plugs and glassed them in like the scuppers were never there! I was glad to see EMC 2 offers a spray can for touch up painting. I drilled 1 1/2" holes in the scupper tunnels that drain into the bilge. In addition to my existing 2000 GPM bilge pump, I added an extra 4000 GPM bilge pump with a 2 inch hose exit above the water line just in case I get swamped. I pull the drain plugs when I get back for the wash down. If you are considering a PG25 build I highly recommend doing away with the self draining scuppers! I can now take people fishing without telling them to bring knee high boots!

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Re: PG 25, July 2017, PangaRon

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Have you ever come close to taking any water over the side other than spray?

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Re: PG 25, July 2017, PangaRon

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Hi Ron,
Do you have any additional suggestions for finishing out a Panga?

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Fuzz wrote: Sun Sep 11, 2022 2:26 am Have you ever come close to taking any water over the side other than spray?
Never Fuzz in nearly 500 hours and I've been caught in some bad swells too. I don't go out when the weather is bad and I trust the bilge pumps and flotation will be enough to get me home if it ever happens. I have never completely understood the reason for the standing water and couldn't find a viable solution, but the Panga is so much more enjoyable now.

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PapaDave wrote: Sun Sep 11, 2022 10:51 am Hi Ron,
Do you have any additional suggestions for finishing out a Panga?
I think it's a great design and love the nice comments I get every time I'm at the ramp. I especially love the 4.6 miles per gallon I get with the 90 HP. The last time I was on a flat ocean I hit 31.3 mph on the downhill ride back! I like the aft storage compartments. I use one for safety supplies and cleaning products and use the other for tackle. The deck space and overall freedom to move around is also a nice feature. I usually fish with one other person, but the boat could handle 4 fishermen. I added a trolling plate to the outboard to get a 2.0-2.5 trolling speed, otherwise she idles at 4-5 mph. The weight of the 90 is 325 pounds, I would not go over that weight. She trims nicely and feels stable.

As I said above, I would not do the self bailing scuppers in the PG25. I also could not fit the 50 gallon gas tank suggested in the plan under the plan's design for a steering console. I had to put a 32 gallon custom tank under the casting deck. I'm not sure if it makes much of difference, but it might in a big following sea. I put the electrical connections and the batteries in the console, so that was a benefit. I strongly recommend glassing the underside of the gunnels and adding a foam stringer to the inside of the bow. (I don't remember if I posted pictures.) But this highly increased stability when going into a head sea or flying home. Prior to those additions, the boat shuddered and the gunnels developed cracks. I purchased a Stryker T-top at a very reasonable price, but had to stabilize it and then have it welded twice due to cracks because of movement. If you can afford a custom T-top, I would go that route. I purchased a stock live well tank if you fish live bait. The tank fit nicely at the back deck and serves as bait station and trash can/storage/fish hold when not in use. I can also fill it to add weight to the stern if needed. If you do add a bait tank, be sure and keep the pump as low as possible so it's easier to prime.

Overall I am happy with design of the PG25. It's a great looking, fun boat that I can afford to fish! Good luck with your build and message with any questions.

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Re: PG 25, July 2017, PangaRon

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What a great list of improvements. Almost makes me think all the boats here could have a recommended add ons page.
My boat build is here -------->

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Re: PG 25, July 2017, PangaRon

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Thank you for the list of improvements Ron. Did Fonda have any water on the deck when you went out in his boat?

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PapaDave wrote: Sun Sep 11, 2022 1:07 pm Thank you for the list of improvements Ron. Did Fonda have any water on the deck when you went out in his boat?
Fonda's PG22 only a very small manageable amount. He told me it was not an issue. He fishes in sandals or bare feet in Hawaii. I have also noticed comments from other PG20 and PG22 owners that they have not experienced the same inflow of water. I surmise it's only an issue with my PG25, however; I have not heard from other PG25 owners.

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Re: PG 25, July 2017, PangaRon

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Panga Ron it sounds like you are much happier with your PG25 than before you made the changes, congrats and happy fishing!!!! Tom
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