That Pretty Boat is For Sale

[Tunnaman88]

https://southcoast.craigslist.org/boa/5996933682.html

What a beauty

[inaforty]

That thing is amazing! 20k is a lot of coin but I don't think you could buy anything nicer for 20k. A newer boat....yes but not refitted like this thing.
Honestly I would be afraid to use it.

[bgreene]

Probably runs fantastic with that lighter weight 135 HO too.....

[Tunnaman88]

she was done right! That owner is definitely leading the pack by example!

But, to love a boat as much as he to put the great detail into it... then to sell.. why?
there are more pics from last year when it was at Moby Dicks... she is a sweetie!!

[inaforty]

she was done right! That owner is definitely leading the pack by example!

But, to love a boat as much as he to put the great detail into it... then to sell.. why?
there are more pics from last year when it was at Moby Dicks... she is a sweetie!!

If I happen to see Eddie while I'm down at Moby's I'll inquire as to why he's selling it.

[bradford]

Hope he gets it. Makes me feel a little better about doing mine.

[inaforty]

I heard that Eddie purchased a 26' center console (Bluefin?) that's the reason for the sale of this beauty.

[Tunnaman88]

Well that will give him more options on when & where to fish ! Especially around these parts!

[steplift20]

That is a beautiful wellcraft A new 1984

[SkunkBoat]

Hope he gets it. Makes me feel a little better about doing mine.
That's a dilemma. I really want to finish mine...stringers, Black paint, some custom things I dream about... but I know I'll never get it back. I am on the fence about moving up to a 24'-25' to get me to the canyons on nice days. If I go forward with the V20, that will be my boat for another 10 yrs at least. I've owned it for 17 years.

[randlemanboater]

That is a very nice V-20!

As I have said for many years, the 1984 year model is the best.:money:

[bradford]

That's a dilemma. I really want to finish mine...stringers, Black paint, some custom things I dream about... but I know I'll never get it back. I am on the fence about moving up to a 24'-25' to get me to the canyons on nice days. If I go forward with the V20, that will be my boat for another 10 yrs at least. I've owned it for 17 years.

Something I've come to learn is that it costs about the same to fix up a cheaper boat as it does a nice one. A 23 to 25 footer you're gonna spend more on rigging, engines, etc, but paint, glasswork and such would not be a determining factor I feel price wise. Ths way I see it Skunk is you are right on the border. Spend a little more and your V will be the absolute nicest 20 footer 40 miles offshore or move up and spend more to fish the way you want more days out of the year. You gotta think about the money, time, effort, blood, sweat, and tears you already have in her you'll never get out when you sell, plus whatever else you'll have to put into the next one. It's a boat and even if brand new, custom ordered with all the options you want, it'll still cost you in small nickel and dime stuff.

If it were me I'd come off a few thousand or more and dance with the girl you brought.

[step up here]

I agree with Skunk and Bradford true true true. Lets face it the two most happiest days of having a boat is the day you buy and the day you sell!!!!!!!!!!:head:

[inaforty]

https://southcoast.craigslist.org/boa/5996933682.html

[bradford]

I think Reel should buy it.

[Destroyer]

https://southcoast.craigslist.org/boa/5996933682.html

I don't care how pretty it is... $6000 for a 1984 boat with no engine is a lot of money!!!

[inaforty]

I don't care how pretty it is... $6000 for a 1984 boat with no engine is a lot of money!!!


I agree but......

Show me a brand new 20' boat with a trailer with no engine for 6k.
Believe me this boat is better then brand new.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/inaforty/Bertram/20150415_185029_zpstg0ctaiv.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/inaforty/media/Bertram/20150415_185029_zpstg0ctaiv.jpg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/inaforty/Bertram/20150415_170815_zpsosxdncbg.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/inaforty/media/Bertram/20150415_170815_zpsosxdncbg.jpg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/inaforty/Bertram/20150415_170807_zpskpalfciv.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/inaforty/media/Bertram/20150415_170807_zpskpalfciv.jpg.html)

[jamesbalog]

Im actually tempted. Ive been in the market for a new boat. I could have this with a brand new motor, kicker, trolling motor and electronics for less than 30k

brand new fiberglass equivalent with all that stuff added is 60k+

I wonder if he added any livewells when he re did it

[inaforty]

James,
My good friend (he bought my old V 20) and I talked long and hard about buying it. In the end we both decided to keep our old beaten up V 20's.

[phatdaddy]

I'd buy it, but it would look like the one i have in 6 months. I never noticed the hatch just outside of the cabin, is it factory? I added one to mine, but just used a tempress hatch.

[Destroyer]

I agree but......

Show me a brand new 20' boat with a trailer with no engine for 6k.
Believe me this boat is better then brand new. [/URL]

There's no denying that whoever did it did a first class job. Super pretty and nicely done appointments... I'd tip my hat to him any day of the week.

But, underneath all that the hull is still over 40 years old. The sun and UV rays take there toll on everything, including fiberglass. Now, I have no idea how much strength the fiberglass has lost in 40 plus years, but.... Well, you get what I'm trying to say. Plus, like Phatdaddy just said, in 6 months it would look like my present boat. (Good looking, but not show quality).

In all cases, whoever buys it will get a hell of a pretty boat.

[bradford]

I'd buy it, but it would look like the one i have in 6 months. I never noticed the hatch just outside of the cabin, is it factory? I added one to mine, but just used a tempress hatch.

It's custom Phat, I put one in mine and mounted my batteries and a forward bilge pump in there. Got the idea from you. Gonna try to attach a picture, wish me luck.

Says upload failed again, hate technology.

I'll say this, that is a beautiful boat, but since having mine looking jam up it's always on your mind to keep her clean, try not to scratch, etc. My next one I'm gonna paint with rustoleum and a foam roller and call it a day.

That boat is a heck of a deal for someone who appreciates the work, time, etc it took to bring her to that condition and has the funds to hang some decent new or late model power on her.

[bgreene]

Given that a solid used carb'd outboard can be found for around $ 2,500.....if I was in the market, and this boat was truly solid - floors, transom, cuddy etc, it's a heck of a nice opportunity.

That boat looks beautiful.

I didn't bother with AC Boat show this year........but we know new in this size typically $ 30,000 - $ 50,000.

[Tunnaman88]

I would be to scared to bloody her Deck......It would defeat my purpose of owning a V !!! I would make a pretty lawn ornament though :laugh::laugh:

[steplift20]

I own mine for about 20 years and don't even think about selling or trading her for a new boat, I was looking at a 23 Parker at the fishing show in nj and sure she's clean, new shinny, but it still like mine better and have a heck of a lot more fishing room

[inaforty]

We were at the marina over the weekend working on the Bertram. Eddie came by to say hi and let me know that his boat was for sale. I told him that someone had posted it up on the V 20 website. He said he would sell it with or without power. I guess if he keeps the Etec he will buy a second motor to match it for his new boat.