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bgreene
06-08-2011, 05:50 PM
Every V I've looked at features a nice spongy spot at least somewhere on the deck.

I don't remember the option name, but I'll call it the " easy on your feet flooring ".....
THEFERMANATOR
06-08-2011, 05:53 PM
Every V I've looked at features a nice spongy spot at least somewhere on the deck.

I don't remember the option name, but I'll call it the " easy on your feet flooring ".....

I've seen plenty with good floors, but I've yet to find one without a transom problem.
bgreene
06-08-2011, 06:37 PM
Must be lots of wood used in these boats -right up to the last one in 1996
bgreene
06-09-2011, 04:42 PM
Ok, who's got a truly solid V for sale ?

cricket sound.
randlemanboater
06-09-2011, 05:12 PM
I have one with a solid transom AND no soft spots in the floor......but I think I'll keep it.
reelapeelin
06-09-2011, 05:34 PM
All decks in the 95 V21 were (are) solid w/no movement in the transom...and it had been sitting out on a boat lot for 2 years...you'll find one...gotta keep the faith...


RB...I KNEW I shoulda bought that boat when I 1st saw it sittin on that corner lot at OIB...you DID get a good one!!...
randlemanboater
06-10-2011, 07:18 AM
I did get a good one REEL.......my wife keeps wanting me to have the V painted up all nice and shiney, but then I'd have to worry about keeping it all nice and shiney.
bgreene
06-10-2011, 08:10 AM
It's kind of funny - all these " excellent, mint, great condition " boats.......with soft floors, worn out stuff, lousy maintainance etc....

Like the old swamp land in florida - for sale but only can show it at 5pm.......because it's low tide then !!!

Ha ha
reelapeelin
06-10-2011, 09:14 AM
I did get a good one REEL.......my wife keeps wanting me to have the V painted up all nice and shiney, but then I'd have to worry about keeping it all nice and shiney.


Standing at the winch and watching my youngest daughter drive the old '74 onto the trailer at OIB ramp in a serious cross current reminded me why I really don't want a PERFECT boat...good, solid, acceptable cosmetically, well outfitted and reliable motor/fuel & electrical systems...those are my priorities...
bgreene
06-10-2011, 08:55 PM
I hear that........ except for the little issue I have about people who ADVERTISE boats as excellent etc but aren't even close in reality. Get it ?

Never mind. Bring on the sinking tubs.