Is this a good price?

[bobby2400]

I'm am currently looking at a 1976 V step Cuddy in fair shape for its year. Floor good, transom good, could use a new coat of bottom paint. Currently running a 1995 Johnson 112 special with T&T. Also has a like new Venture Roller trailer. Comes with 2 new batts' fishfinder top and 3 new seats. Seller is asking 3500 firm. I am looking for a good bay boat with alot of room and this seems to fit the bill. ??? ???

[Mac_Attack]

Sounds good but you know pictures would be better! 112 may be a little low but would still push her. Billy Mac ;D

[bobby2400]

Owner says about 28-30 MPH. Does this seem right?

[Mac_Attack]

That would be top end. I have a Force 150 which translates to about a 135 and get top end of 35 with a full load. Cruise around 26-28 at 4200 rs. I'm not saying don't buy it because of the motor just don't expect to be a speed merchant. I was advised to stay away from the Force and I'm glad I didn't! billy Mac ;D

[Airslot]

As long as your good with a cruise in the low - mid twenty's, your looking at a great watercraft.

[msbhammer]

Post some pics. of what your looking at. The price seems good.

[Hammerhead]

The motor may be a bit light on power but, overall the price sounds fair. You'll love the Cuddy. Buy it.

[macojoe]

Like all said you will be slow, but steady!!

Make sure that you have the motor checked out good before buying!!

Use it up and when she i dead or when you have some cash you can repower with what you want.

Good Luck!

[rhahn427]

I have a 96 115 Evinrude on an 18ft Wellcraft Sport CC and without the T Top on flat water the top end was 30 mph. I doubt I will get that since I added the T Top. If your's is a V20 with a TT I would think you will probably top out at 25 mph ..........

[bobby2400]

Heres the Picture.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u183/bobby2400/V20.jpg

[Mac_Attack]

Looks nice and nice single axle trailer. Go for it! Billy Mac ;D

Still inspect her good and if possible a test run.

[msbhammer]

He wants $3500.00, show up with cash in hand. 3200.00, extra cash for bottom paint and getting her tuned up. Great find. ;)

[randlemanboater]

Looks like a new trailer.

Go do the "transom jump" and test run the motor. *Looks pretty good 2 me.

It is always best to "sea trial", but if you cant, pretend you are on the water, put motor in forward & reverse while its running to make sure gears work, turn the steering. *Sit in the captains chair and look stoic. Open a can of Beenie Weenies and see if you can choke em down while inhaling the 2stroke smoke.

[reelapeelin]

Looks worth every bit of askin'...always helps if you can get 'im down some, but I wouldn't walk away if he's FIRM ;) ...SUGGEST COMPRESSION TEST ON ALL MOTOR'S CYLINDERS AND CHECK FOOT OIL...Sea-trial if ya can...


W/motor tilted up, apply your weight to motor foot and LISTEN for cracking noise...too much and the transom's bad...my old '74 still holds my fat-a$$ w/ only a little bit of noise... ;D ...

[Kajun]

yup compression test for sure....and seatrial..if he cant seatrial..knock $300 off ;D

[msbhammer]

So did you decide to buy it ??

[bobby2400]

Went to check it out today compression is 100,100,100,97 transon seems pretty solid when I did the shake test. I'm not sure if I mentioned it comes with a canvas top in very good condition. I'll post a pic of the top later. I guess I am now a new V owner :o

[bobby2400]

I'm already starting to think about how I can throw my money away. I'm going to get a power winch (need one due to some health reasons) any suggestions on size or model? I found this one on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AME WA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180097444854&rd=1&rd=1

[msbhammer]

I should have bought a power winch myself. Thats how I think I pinched the nerve in my neck.











Or was it from Lisa's sex swing :-/ ;D

[msbhammer]

Thats a nice price for the winch, but the power source, shouldnt that have a plug or something so you can plug it into your power source under the bumper ?? ???

[bobby2400]

One of my friend uses a spare battery in the back of his vehicle. Just runs the power leads with aligator clips on the end and connects it while launching and loading.

[msbhammer]

Seen a few trailer with a steel battery tray holder mounted on the trailer. Not a bad idea, just as long as somebody doesnt come along and steel your battery.

[Kajun]

you could make a steel battery box and mount to your trailer then throw a lock on it.

[macojoe]

I have one of them cheap winches and it worls like crap!!
This is were you get what you pay for!!

But any way as far as a power source, You can use one of ther battery jump starter things, Its great back up on the water if needed, and it will power the winch just fine!

[msbhammer]

Yo M.J., where ya been all day ???

[macojoe]

I have had a lot to do! My daughter had a accident were she was changing a CD and went off the road hit a curb, blew two tires and bent two wheels.

So I had to search the bone yards for wheels and tires to fix the car!! >:(

On top of that I spilled soda in my new laptop 1 hour out of the box!! >:(

Shorted the keyboard, they sending me a new one under warrante :-/

[bobby2400]

How this one? Says max boat weight 4000# should cover it. Im not sure about the free-spool out. How would that work launcing the boat?http://www.northeastmarineelectronics.com/browseproducts/POWERWINCH-315-TRAILER-WINCH-FOR-BOATS-TO-4000-LB..html

[msbhammer]

Damm, that was a bad day. Glad to her your kid is ok. ;)

[macojoe]

That one looks better and its for marine, so I would hope it is made with some ss bolts? Bet its not.

Get what ever you can afford!! But I hate the things, everyone I know has more storys then not about them messing up!!

Find a ramp that allows you to drive on and you need nothing!

[randlemanboater]

That one looks better and its for marine, so I would hope it is made with some ss bolts? Bet its not.

Get what ever you can afford!! But I hate the things, everyone I know has more storys then not about them messing up!!

Find a ramp that allows you to drive on and you need nothing!

I havent met a ramp yet that has stopped me. Oh sure, the signs try to stop me, but they never do.

[macojoe]

I have here!! the guy came out screaming!! Most don't say anything, but there are a few!

[randlemanboater]

I keep forgetting that you are up there where people own the ramps. Down here in Gods country, the PEOPLE own the ramps via the Wildlife Resources Commision.

I checked with all the other PEOPLE in the state, they don't mind if I drive my boat onto the trailer.

[parishht]

My ramp is owned by the park owner, but he and his helpers get annoyed
with people who have roller trailers and don't drive on.

Their fealing is that this is a shared ramp and the quicker
you can get your boat on or off, the less complaints from people.

[reelapeelin]

My ramp is owned by the park owner, but he and his helpers get annoyed
with people who have roller trailers and don't drive on.

Their fealing is that this is a shared ramp and the quicker
you can get your boat on or off, the less complaints from people.



Same here...winch-loadin's about as popular as sandpaper boxer shorts...80 grit :o ...

[Airslot]

Alright, I have to ask, whats an acceptable amount of time on the ramp? I can load (powerwinch) as fast as the next guy, and my trailer never gets wet ;)

[Blue_Runner]

I'll go first - five to seven minutes. Over 10 and I'm calling the tow truck to haul your @ss off!!

[Mulv80]

I never drive my boat on the trailer. I get the bow lined up on the first set of rollers and crank her on.

[Mulv80]

2-3 minutes to get her off the trailer and 5 minutes to put her back on.

[spareparts]

the only time you see winch a boat on is if the motor's broken

[reelapeelin]

the only time you see winch a boat on is if the motor's broken




...or one of the yankee transplants who still thinks he'll be SHOT for power-loadin' :o ...luv yous gize :-* :-* ...

[Mulv80]

I always figured there are about a million things that can go wrong power loading. The only thing that can go wrong cranking is the cable snaps and decapitates you. ;D

[bobby2400]

Here is a picture with the top on.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u183/bobby2400/pete2.jpg

[macojoe]

you got some work there, but its looking good!!

[randlemanboater]

There's that mysterious white stuff on the ground around another V. What was it again? Snow, yeah, that was it, snow.

I got sunburnt yesterday. ;D

[msbhammer]

Should have paid AIRSLOT extra for teh power winch. I wouldnt be walking around with my head tilted. ;D

[msbhammer]

Speaking of roller trailers, Do you guys keep the roller arms loose or should the be tight in a set direction ?? for loading ??

[randlemanboater]

When I had rollers, 20 some years ago, they were loose so that they would adjust to the different angles of the hull as it was loaded.

[Mulv80]

Bobby, Thats the exact top I want for my boat, Where do you live again ;D

[macojoe]

Roller arms tilt all the time, thats they way they work!