V20 on eBay

[Mulv80]

The seller claims in the last line of the description that the boat does 85mph at half throttle ::)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wellcraft-1978-Step-V20-Runs-super-great-it-looks-great_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ31271QQitemZ46226 00941QQrdZ1

[JeffXJ]

A strange oder started coming from my PC when I clicked on that ::) 85 at 1/2 throttle.... hmmm Must be in Kilometers per hour. Tricked out with extra seats??? More like wasted valuable fishing space. Look closely and you'll see he has the saddle tanks. I hope there's more fuel storage on that boat. :o 250 Yamaha cruis'n 85 at 1/2 throttle is probably still pretty thirsty! :-/

[rb437]

This boat will never see 85 mph unless you put it on a trailer.

[Franco]

I emailed that guy asking him how he clocked his speed, I told him he had the fastest V20 on earth, he sent me this reply:








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Subject: Re: Question for item #4622600941 - Wellcraft 1978 Step V20 Runs super great it looks great Received: Mar-16-06
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I clock the speed with my GPS it doesn't lie
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[rb437]

I'll bet his reserve price is as rediculous as his speed claims.

[Mulv80]

I just asked him, whats the top speed at full throttle. This should be interesting ::)

[Skools Out]

that guy has lost his mind it's only 1 250 thay are lucky to run 50 with a 225 i know 25 more isn't going to top out much over 60 lol

[fishmaster63]

still you have to admit, it would be nice to have a v20 that tops out at 170 mph. be a real short ride to the best fishin holes.

[redfish17]

85 mph on gps yeah right lol we have a 170 mph boat here LOL

[fishmaster63]

hell, i cant get mine much over 125-130 mph wide open.

[redfish17]

don't let the spray from over the bow hit you at 170 it would hit you like #6 shott

[fishmaster63]

actually thats the least of my problems... i got the v8 chevy with 260 hp. my boat should go up dam near 200 mph... i dont want to go that fast... HELP! ? ! ?

[Mulv80]

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I have never gone full trttle with it...

[TheTinMan]

Q: im sorry, your auction says 85 mph at half throttle... could this be a mistake? thanks.
Mar-17-06
A: Nope, according to my GPS we were going 85mph and the rpm reads 3800 top rpm is 6500

[Pipe_Dream]

Seller is in Savannah. Maybe I should go take her for a test drive? I want to wind her up to FULL THROTTLE! :o ::) ;D

[Bygracealone]

I think that guy needs to put the crack pipe down in order to get a proper reading from his gps. Maybe the smoke got in his eyes or something ;D

[willy]

You guys need to pay attention, don't you see the hydrofoil installed under the hull

[JeffXJ]

:o WARNING WARNING-----THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS DETECTED A LINE OF BULL$&@T ON DOPPLER RADAR MOVING THROUGH THIS THREAD!!! SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY!!!!! END OF MESSAGE....


::) ;D ;D ;D ;D :P

[Blue_Runner]

1) Its not a 78 - 78 has the cuddy door, doesn't it?
2) Gas tank is not 76 - 100 as posted, uless he added more.
3) 85mph half-throttle, got a chuckle out of that!

Don't get me wrong, I like the boat! But 3 lies right off the bat? Gotta wonder about this seller :-/

[steelheader13]

I'd like to see that prop dia. and pitch.

I agree top speed on mine is only like 120ish, give or take 80.

[reelapeelin]

I think he's seein' a 3 and thinkin' it's an 8...it would be an understandable mistake if he's over 40 or so and hasn't gotten glasses...that or either he's a LYIN' sack of horse poopie :o...

[Seacrets]

I think the most hp the v20 was rated for was 235 not 250. Could be an issue for the insurance guy. I'd repower with a 125 and at half speed I'll still do 42 or 43 mph.