My V20 is for sale again!!

[macojoe]

Yep thats right, and they want a hell of a lot more then I sold it for!!
But it was in a much much better state of repair when I had it!!
I love to know who is doing there pricing!!

But they did have a survey done!

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/boa/1740737661.html


This boat is priced for quick sale. The boat is in fair condition. It was donated to our non-profit community boating center and we are offering it for sale.

Call Jason at 978-998-9412 for details.

Here is the information from the appraisal that was done during the donation process.

The vessel is an unnamed 1975 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift. The Hull Identification Number, WEL01690M75F was
verified. The state registration is MS 7232 AS, as sighted on the port bow. The unnamed Wellcraft has a white
gelcoat hull, with a red cove stripe and a blue bottom. There is a windshield and a white canvas soft top. The
helm station is installed to starboard and a small accommodation space can be accessed through a
companionway in the center of vessel. The vessel is powered by a Yamaha 150 hp, 150 TX PP engine, serial #
66 UL 759189 that is installed on a Gill bracket. The vessel was stored on an aluminum trailer. No
manufacturer’s information could be sighted on the trailer. With the USCG requirements met (i.e. PFDs, sound
and visual signals aboard, ect.) the unnamed Wellcraft is fit for her intended use as a recreational vessel.

YEAR, MAKE, MODEL OF VESSEL………….. 1975, Wellcraft V-20 Steplift
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (HIN)……. WEL01690M75F
STATE REGISTRATION……………………….. MS 7232 A
STATE VALIDATION STICKER………….…... On port bow
DATE AND TIME OF INSPECTION….………. November 21, 2009, 12:30-13:00
BUILDER………………………………………… Wellcraft Marine, Sarasota, FL ***
HULL MATERIAL………………………………. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) ***
HULL TYPE……………………………………… Open, Runabout ***
LENGTH OVERALL……………………………. 20’ 6” ***
BEAM……………………………………………. 8.0 ****
DRAFT…………………………………………… Not sighted
DISPLACEMENT……………………………….. 2650 lbs. ****
PROPULSION SYSTEM………………………… Outboard Engine, 1993, Yamaha 150 hp
FUEL TYPE……………………………………… Gasoline
TRAILER………………………………………... Aluminum trailer, no manufacturer info sighted.
INTENDED USE………………………………… Recreational use.

Therefore, after consideration of the reliability of the data, the extent of the necessary adjustments and condition
of the vessel, it is your surveyor’s opinion that the “FAIR MARKET VALUE” of the Wellcraft V20 Steplift
(including engine and trailer) is:
$8,000.00 Eight thousand US dollars

[chumbucket]

Excuse me Mr Wesite Administrator, open your eyes and read a little.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/community/showthread.php?t=14028

[Destroyer]

Must have been a sweet ride at one time. You can see the care that originally went into her. But looking at the transom rust stains, the overall condition of the trailer, the stern panels, etc. I'd say she looks like she was rode hard and put away wet. Some people should never be allowed to own a boat. :devil: Sorry to see your love in such a sad state.:sad:

[THEFERMANATOR]

Must have been a sweet ride at one time. You can see the care that originally went into her. But looking at the transom rust stains, the overall condition of the trailer, the stern panels, etc. I'd say she looks like she was rode hard and put away wet. Some people should never be allowed to own a boat. :devil: Sorry to see your love in such a sad state.:sad:

She just about sank on her first trip after MJ sold her. The new owner neglected to put the plug in when she was launched after he sold her.

[Destroyer]

She just about sank on her first trip after MJ sold her. The new owner neglected to put the plug in when she was launched after he sold her.

ROFLMFAO!!!!!!! Like I said, some people should never be allowed to own a boat.

(I refuse to talk about the time about 20 years ago that I put my first v20 in the water and I forgot to put the plug in. We were just sitting at the dock loading her with coolers etc when my father in law noticed that the deck was starting to get wet near the stern. Quickly towed her over to the shore and beached her to keep her from sinking. But like I said, it never happened...LOL) :beer:

Which leads me to a different question.. Be honest everyone...

Who has forgotten to put the plug in, what happened and how did you correct the mistake?

[macojoe]

I had that boat for 9 years! Been thur some nasty stuff!! I really put a ton of cash to get her all fixed up and convert to a OB.
It was not perfect but man it does look like crap now!!

[sunny717]

I think the surveyor needs glasses or those Gill brackets came a long way.

[Road King Cole]

Which leads me to a different question.. Be honest everyone...

Who has forgotten to put the plug in, what happened and how did you correct the mistake?


Not yet! But it always worries me being old and forgetful. But I think I have a good "system". I keep the wrench and plug in one of the buckets that mount in the transom. I always take these out when I am done and will put the plug in before putting them back in the boat when getting ready.

and back to thread topic,

Ya, CB did win the "post it first". Pretty much the same comments too.

[macojoe]

Sunny717
Gill Bracket??
I think the surveyor needs glasses or those Gill brackets came a long way.

Just wondering, what 7is the issues with the bracket?? Thats the best thing on that boat!
I agree that the surveyor needs glasses as the rest of the boat is needing some big time care, and were he ever came up with the price is beyond me!!

But in its day this boat has caught a ton of fish!!

[Blue_Runner]

I forgot to put the plug in once in my original '73 V20. Man 3 of us must have been on the water for better than 20 minutes (or longer) before we noticed she was sitting a tad low. Opened the in-deck fish boxes and water was all the way to the top! The entire hull was full of water. I just reached over the tranny and screwed the plug in. It took longer to pump the water out....I can tell you that!

Just a little longer and I think we would have capsized. What's screwy is the '73 had two plugs in the rear. One in the usual place and another underneath. I only forgot one of em. :beer:

[RWilson2526]

A while ago with my very first boat, and open 14' aluminum grumman I forgot the plug on my 2nd time out ever while at Leornardo ramp....of course all of the well wishers there up above you on the dock just waiting for it to happen were quick to let me know......so no harm done other than feeling like a complete douche bag......best thing that could have happened to me though as I can GUARANTEE you I will never do it again....I know strong words, but I am vigilant to not ever have that feeling again.

[Blue_Runner]

I know what you mean RW. I will never forget again. I like to think I've saved my buddy's arse a few times as well. When the boat is backing down the ramp (or before) I always ask, "is the plug in?"