New Owner of Old Boat

[mlbiv65]

Hey all,

Just bought my first boat (used). I have been on the water all my life but never had my own. Everyone tells me I stole it from the guy, and once I found this board, I seem to think the V20 is a great boat. Does anyone know where I can get side curtains for the boat. Do you have to have them made/special ordered? As I said, I have never owned a boat and don't have a clue..... Oh, I bought a 1972 V20, rebuilt I/O 165HP, It purrs and runs like a kitten, only minor blemishes and the guy I bought it from was the original owner, and said it was a fishing machine.... Only paid $2800 for it and trailer..... (He had just bought a new boat). Took it out for the first time this weekend and had a ball. Look forward to many days of fishing for flounder ahead!

[RABBITFISH]

And your first order of business is to POST Pictures!!!! Congratulations! You're gonna love her...

Tommy..:nice:

[joe7670]

Yup Pictures needed. :pic:

I just joined the forum about a week ago and have a ton of info about these boats. Great forum and great group of V20 owners to help.

[Chomper]

Welcome! all the info about the V20 you will ever need is all right here.

[Blue_Runner]

Welcome, my first was a '73...I never lost the "bug" now I have a '94. I love all of the V20 / V21 models....except the 2004 which was a major flop.

[nipper]

Welcome aboard and congratulations on your new (to you) boat. I think you will need to have your side curtains custom made.

[lumberslinger178]

welcome aboard ,

Boat cleaning classes start at 7 am sharp.........

[TXS V20]

Welcome to the V20 board - lots of great help on here!!

[nymack66]

Welcome to the board, as for your V you will love it, mine was my first and will be for long time ..

[charlie_the_tuna]

runs like a kitten?

[RWilson2526]

runs like a kitten?

:you::you:

[cfelton]

Welcome to the site and good luck with your new(to you) boat! Does yours have the 4 or 6 cylinder motor? And have you taken pics of it yet?

[mlbiv65]

I have the straight 6 165HP I/O in mine. Tell me what you think!

[cfelton]

Looks Great! I like your top. Did it come with the boat? I've got a daughter named Ciera too!