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Compressionless housing sharpen up the v brakes on mine noticeably (SCR-5 and Avid v brakes).
Would help further with the problem solver travel agent to reduced the amount of throw, but TBH, if you don't mind the levers to have a bit of a throw, merely fitting compressionless housing will sufficient (and give you more room between the pads and rims).
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Fork mounted hanger is a good shout, the logic behind it seems sound. I'm still not convinced by cantis though, I used them when I was a mere whippersnapper out on the trails. Now that I'm 3 stone heavier and riding in traffic I'm not convinced they would give me the grip I wanted.
@Aroogah are you using standard (caliper/canti) levers with your v-brakes? That would explain the sponginess. I've got a travel agent you could try if you want, although you'd need to buy a second if you decide that it does work.
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So. I am not liking the vbrakes on my commuto-dad Cross Check. They feel spongy as a certain Mr Squarepants and I hate the Tektro drop bar lever option. I have an old pair of Cane Creek SCR-5s collecting dust and I am considering cantis. Mini Vs are not an option due to 40mm tyres, mudguards and front rack. The forum approved solution of "new biek obvs" is not an option.
Am I on a hiding to nothing?