Hopefully soon to be new owner

[1966Mustang]

Hello,

So, I've been jones-ing for a boat since moving to Norfolk, VA about 8 years ago. I grew up on the CT River and L.I. Sound boating all my life. None of my co-workers have a boat larger than a kayak or canoe... I'll be taking a ride up to Hampton, VA tonight to checkout a '83 V20 CC with 2000ish Evinrude 115.

FWIW, my brother recently restored a 77 Maycraft CC and put a new Evinrude 90hp on it. He loves it and keeps sending me pictures of himself out in the sound having a great time.

I'll let you all know how it goes!

Thanks,

[draglink]

WELCOME!! About 1.5 hour north of you

[steplift20]

Good luck Hope it's a good one you will love it

[3 Squids]

Is it the one at Salt Ponds Marina? I know there has been one there for sale there for a while. I hope it works out for you. I'm also not too far north of you, about 30 minutes further than DragLink. I lived in Norfolk as well as a child for a little bit as my dad was Navy. Anyways hope the boats a good fit and a good deal for you.

[1966Mustang]

It is indeed the one at Salt Ponds! I did go check it out tonight too. Traffic wasnt bad getting over the HRBT. Wow- that marina is rather sizable. I did find the boat, right where the owner told me it would be.

IMHO... this one is too much of what my wife and I are not looking for. If it was just me... ehhhhh maybe I'd do it.

Now, there is a v21 in Southern NJ that someone posted about in the for sale section looks really clean for $8400. Unfortunately, I don't think the owner believes someone from VA would be interested to drive 5 hrs to see a boat. Yes, strange but true... this is what I was told, and that put me off a bit. I suppose I could persist - maybe I intoned tone into reading the email respose.

Anyway, not to be a PITA on my 2nd post here, but I did have a kinda sucky sunday boat-wise.

There is a v20 IO in Williamsburg/Surry area. It has the 170 inline. I believe thats a chevy 250? On any of these I think I'm going to want a survey.

And thank you to those who have responded! I run the fordsix.com forum and we have an "Introductions" section to welcome new members. I didn't see one here, but this looks like the right place. Thanks for that.

And for the record... last year I bought a 1994 land cruiser FZJ-80 from a great guy in WV. 220K, full lockers, new AC system, we'll maintained. I found it on a forum for land cruisers, so I figured this might be a good place to find a nice v20. Throw me a bone forum gods!! :)

Thanks,

Perry
Norfolk, VA

[Destroyer]

Welcome to the site. Love the name. (I had a 66 Mustang Fastback 2+2) As to a boat, ...well, it's worth whatever a person is willing to pay for it. But IMHO, unless that boat has a relatively new engine, $8400 is on the high side to pay for a V21.... and this from a guy that paid less than $3000 for his 1996 V21 with a good tandem trailer included. It's the summer, and prices are high because of that, but like I said, to me, that's a lot of money. You can probably do better. Anyways, again, welcome to the site.

[3 Squids]

There is a v20 IO in Williamsburg/Surry area. It has the 170 inline. I believe thats a chevy 250? On any of these I think I'm going to want a survey.

I've seen that boat on there as well. I personally do not hate the idea of an IB/OB. That's really what I was looking for but hard to find in the center console. That boat looks like a nice rig and may be worth the trip to at least see it and I believe you could get it for maybe a little under 4K which seems right to me if its as nice as the pics look. As for an $8K V-20, I agree with Destroyer in it would have to be spectacular or repowered with a brand new 4-stroke. But if that's what you're looking to spend, heck I'll rebuild my motor and sell ya one.

As for the guy in Jersey, I'd definitely persue that. 5 hours is nothing for a nice boat. Just ask him when a good time for him would be and that you'll be there. I'm currently looking at a new motor in Jax. Fl. Right now which is an 11 HR drive for me but it's a great deal. Plus I have family local there so I could kill 2 birds with one stone and visit them for a while. Post a link of where you found the boat here also as there are a few Jersey guys active here so maybe one of them have seen the boat. Worth a shot.

[3 Squids]

Is this the one you inquired about?
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/boa/5674528394.html

If so that would definitely be worth checking out. Only thing that throws me off is if that's a FICHT motor. I know that's right around the time BRP bought out OMC and fixed the FICHT problems but I have heard many bad things about the older ones. I could be wrong, if so I'd certainly try and go see it, especially if he'll work on the price some.

[1966Mustang]

Is this the one you inquired about?
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/boa/5674528394.html


Yep. That's one in NJ. I remember the FICHT engines and them being a bit problematic before BRP taking over. Expensive spark plugs that need to be indexed in relation to the injectors too.

There's also one in VA Beach, but I hadn't heard if it's still available.
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/5643701760.html

This IO/OB is still available: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/5682560798.html
I might have to take a ride to go see this one soon.

I'm definitely going to ask for current pictures before :)

The hunt continues... thanks for the good advice!

-Perry

[Greyduk]

1966Mustang, I have an 87 V20 that I am thinking of selling. I tried to send you a PM but it is not set up yet. If interested you could call or text me at 205-960-4333. Thanks.

[Destroyer]

More from the Jersey Shore.

This one needs some TLC from the looks of it. But the price is right and if the floor and transom are solid it could be a nice deal @ $2995

https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/bod/5684664468.html

[3 Squids]

Yep. That's one in NJ. I remember the FICHT engines and them being a bit problematic before BRP taking over. Expensive spark plugs that need to be indexed in relation to the injectors too.

There's also one in VA Beach, but I hadn't heard if it's still available.
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/5643701760.html

This IO/OB is still available: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/5682560798.html
I might have to take a ride to go see this one soon.

I'm definitely going to ask for current pictures before :)

The hunt continues... thanks for the good advice!

-Perry

That one in Va Beach looks incredible but pics are a bit fuzzy so who knows. Also that's an older motor (late 90's early '00's) so I think that price might be a bit high. But when those motors are right they are sweet.

That one in Williamsburg looks like a good deal to me. But only if you don't mind an IB/OB. All personal preference I guess but if it were practical I'd put a 3.0 in my boat in a heartbeat.

[1966Mustang]

Planning on taking a ride to see the I/O one wednesday. The seller says he has been on here a couple of times while working on it. Also says that it looks better now than the pics posted - so that's a plus.

I'm not down on the inline I/O. Although... if an OB craps out you can just kick it off the stern and grab a new one. :) we'll see what this one is and go from there. I'm crossing my fingers. Plus I like inlines... owner says it did a comfortable 35 mph with the old pitted prop. Now it has a new prop. 35-40 should be plenty for me for now.

FWIW, the wife likes that one in NJ more. I think because it looks so clean...

If this one doesn't pan out, I might revisit the NJ one. Haven't heard back from the V21 in VA Beach yet.

Hopefully the hunt will be over Wednesday!!! :)

- Perry

[bradford]

Take your time, the right one will come along. I'd stay away from the ficht engine one.

[1966Mustang]

I had delivered the one from Surry, VA delivered on July 22, then was off on vacation for a week. 1986 V20 Cuddy - 170 stern drive. When I got back, I dove in and started cleaning it up. Fired right up, ran fine... Then I noticed some weeping between the riser and manifold and a faint steam coming out the exhaust. The PO had cleaned up the exhaust elbow and replaced the gasket - so, being cautious, I removed the exhaust manifold and elbow. The elbow has a hole where one of the hold down bolts goes through. So, that's getting replaced. The aluminum exhaust manifold is in pretty good shape except for the #4 exhaust port is slightly eroded. I'm replacing that as well...
The 4" heat exchanger looks fine. I'm also replacing all hoses.

As far as the hull - No signs of damage, no bottom paint.

[3 Squids]

Nice. Glad to see you picked one up.

[Destroyer]

She's a beauty all right. Congratulations !!! :clap: