Thinking Of Buying a 1982 V-20 Fisherman

[WNY_PAT]

Seem like nice boats. Never had a Wellcraft before but have heard good things about the V20 hull. The boat is in pretty good shape. Transom work recently done, hull and floor reported to be solid. Some electronics - but nothing extravagent. Has a 150HP Johnson on it now that runs good but has some hours on it. Any advice? Things to look for? Questions to ask?

I want to fish Lakes Erie and Ontario. Seems like this platform (8" beam I think - right?) ought to be pleanty stable even in some chop?

Any advice appreciated. Asking price is about $4500 or so.

[Shawsee]

Welcome to the site WNY_PAT.

I have only had my V-20 for two weeks now and made my first maiden voyage last Friday. I know the Veteran V-20 guys will have much to say about the vessel. As for me, I just love it! The V is very stable and the hull cuts thru the waves like a knife thru warm butter. I was very impressed when I took it in the ocean, and it is a very dry boat to ride in. The 8' beam makes it plenty roomy for fishing along with the added stability. As for the asking price ($4500) it seems reasonable enough considering I paid $5500 for my 1976 V-20. I guess the price all depends on how much you like/love the boat. If you do purchase it you will be pleased IMO. Good luck

[WNY_PAT]

Thanks for the welcome. Nice site - lots of great info!

[WiseGuy]

ALRIGHT - another V-20 hittin Lake Erie!
I have an 82 also - here's some pics to get you rev'd up. You're going to love it. No other boat this size with more room for fishing, period. Were banging out the walleyes right now and there's plenty for you. Nice flare in the front to push the water away and great lines from the side - gotta love the swale. Here's my 82 on Erie

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[mauryc]

Looks great. Who painted your top cap and how's it holding up?

[WiseGuy]

I did the paint, in and out and all around. So far, holding great. The paint on the cockpit floor is another deal though. I'll wait till the end of the season and try and remove what's left and try the stuff MJ used.

[mauryc]

Wiseguy,

I checked out your gallery. Very nice work. I'm sure you posted this already, but what type of paint did you use and what size tip on your sprayer? Any orange peel?

Maury

[randlemanboater]

Thanks for the welcome. *Nice site - lots of great info!


Welcome aboard the board WNY_PAT!!

If you can't find an answer for your question here, then you won't find it anywhere.

You can not go wrong with a V-20. *If you can go get some pics of the boat you are looking at, we can evaluate it a little better for you.

What year motor, what kind of transom work, are there seat cushions, all this will affect the value.

[tsubaki]

Welcome to the site. Pictures will be expected. ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

Welcome to the site. WISEGUY, thats a clean V you got there. Come on over and paint mine. I was hoping to get the guys at the V-20 get together to do some painting, but the only thing they kept holding were cold brews and not paint brushes. ;D

[reelapeelin]

Pat...welcome to the site...a good runnin' 150'll push that V' just FINE ...

Motor: pull the cover and look all over for corrossion, bolt-heads and around plugs...you or OB tech do a compression test; all cyls should be w/in 10% of ea/other...check lower-unit oil for shavings and water...min shavins, OK...any water, needs work

Boat: walk around in the boat feeling for soft spots EVERYWHERE, but specially around floor hatches...look in bilge and everywhere else for anything unusual...look for tea-colored stains around fasteners ...

How's the trailer?

Assuming good shape, price is right ...

Good luck w/it...post up some pix...we can help you better w/pix ;) ...



Wise Guy...that shore is a purdy v-20 you got there...nice work 8) ...

[macojoe]

Yea what they all said!! And welcome to the site!!

[WiseGuy]

Thanks - the paint is a one part epoxy paint called 'brightsides'. I have no idea about the spray tip -sorry. It's looks clean and bright. I would have used Awlgrip two part and would recommend it, but felt it needed to be done by a pro and wasn't up to the investment.

[mauryc]

I used Brightsides on my old Critchfield. Flows well and provides a good gloss.

[Pipe_Dream]

Sweet V, Wiseguy!

[WNY_PAT]

WiseGuy - that is a sweet boat - much nicer condition than what I am looking at. Here's the link - what do you guys think? What's it worth? I really likre the CC and the hardtop. The motor is a 1982 as well. Thanks for the help and opinions!

http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=154707&posts=7

[reelapeelin]

Last thing he says is he's reduced the price and wants it gone...he's ready to deal ...IF the hull is solid and comp test OK, offer 2750 and be ready to go as high as 3750 ...he'll go somewhere in between...


IF floor is soft or motor not OK, offer 1500 and be ready to do some work ;) ...

[WiseGuy]

I'd say RP is right about on target with those numbers. I paid 2,600 or 2,900 (don't remember).
The trailer was (is) a POS and I rack it now. Assuming it's solid, It's amazing what the paint job does to your feelings about your boat.
There's more I'd do to mine and had planned on it - but I ran out of steam (with painting comes lots of sanding! :()and the fishing is good. So ...do all your work as soon as you get it and are fired up. I'll dig back into mine next year 8)

[mauryc]

Guys,

If the transom has been redone and compression is good, I'd say $3500 - $3700 is a good price. That trailer is pretty decent and its got a T-top. With a little elbow grease and a few pieces of starboard, she would clean up well. Hell, a transom replacement by itself is $1500 - $2000, unless you DIY. BUT, the floor has to be solid or NO DEAL.

Just my .02.

Maury

[sfprovyn]

The v20 is in a class of its own..I would love to see them make a v26 with twins and 200 gallon tanks...Frank

[WNY_PAT]

He never got back to me - so either it is sold or I asked the right questions. I had asked if the transom was a DIY - which would turn me off a bit - and asked about any soft spots too. Oh well - I'm now looking at:

1. 1978 20' Flare - good compression on a 150 Johnson 6/2006; solid hull; newer electronics; good shape overall.

2. 1995 Sunbird Runabout Neptune 200. 115 Evenrude - canvas top. This is in very nice shape - only freshwater use.

Any thoughts on these two? Never really heard of either manufacturer???

[reelapeelin]

Don't know how big a hurry yer in to get into something, but stick around here and a V-20 that's right for you will show up ;) ...

[WNY_PAT]

Reel - I had thought about that. The more I'm thinking - here I am sitting next to two great lakes and a bunch of finger lakes that are all freshwater. I probably ought to be patient and find one close to home. You thinking of selling your boat soon? I like that Honda 150 hanging off the back... :-)

[reelapeelin]

Thanks, but I'm hangin' on to it for now ... V-20'll make a GREAT boat for your area ;) ...plus it's fun hangin' w/all these pervs 8) ...