New (for me) 1978 V-20

[ptl115]

Just bought the 1978 V-20on E-Bay (Item number: 170124693804). Waiting to go pick it up. Check out the ad and let me know if anyone has any thoughts, comments, input, suggestions etc. on it? Any information or feedback about this model in general or this one in particular would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[reelapeelin]

Congrats on yer new "V" ... can you post the link to yours on E Bay? ... ;) ...


The only thing I can think about '78 was a transition year for the "V" ... that was 1st year the put fuel tank in floor, but it was only 42 gals...after that it went to 60 and a self-bailing floor-deck w/scuppers ... 42 gals not AMPLE, but it'll be enough to have LOTS of fun with, particularly if ya got a fuel-sippin' 4-stroke or somethin' ...member here, Randlemanboater just put 40 in his, w/a 140 4-stroke Zuke, so he'll be fine... ;)

[Shawsee]

Congrats on your new boat and welcome to the site.

[frayed_knot]

Congrats! What has she got for power? Is it an I/O? Is it is it is it? Mine's a 78 as well. 42 gal tank all right, it has been enough for me, but I don't go too far in it...yet.

[Skools Out]

welcome to the site hope you enjoy that V20 got the same year, nice boat

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[tsubaki]

Welcome to the site.
Looks like you did great on the purchase.
Oh when you get the chance, post pictures!!

[2ndchance]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the V. As a new owner myself I thnk you'll be amazed with the way the V20 performs. Now, LEARN HOW TO POST PICS ;D ;D ;D.

[reelapeelin]

Skools...whose "V" is that you posted??...sure got a lethal-lookin' pair of Norton-Snaggers standin' in the splashwell :o ...

[tsubaki]

That's ptl115's stuff. check the e-bay site. ;D ;D

[reelapeelin]

That's ptl115's stuff. check the e-bay site. ;D ;D



Well DUH!!... ::) ...THANKS tsubaki ... ;) ...

Owner says 60 gal fuel tank ...

[ptl115]

Just spoke with the seller....its got a 1988 Evinrude 150 and I pick it up on Monday. Any thoughts with regard to performance or input or experiences, good or bad, about that motor?
Thanx for all the responses and any additional feedback or information! I bought this boat to replace my 1986 Chris Craft 17 foot Cavalier for light fishing and casual cruising and watersports with my wife and 2 children (7 and 9). The uphulstery was shot on that boat and the floors were rotting out which are two types of work I was not up to doing. Wanted something more durable with less frills and always liked Wellcraft boats.