Going to do it

[fly944]

Well, I think I might buy my first V20 . It is a 1984 V20 CC . I thas a t-top , gps, ff, new fuel tank and wiring , 2002 Yamaha 150 . It just needs a paint job . We took her for a test ride and was impressed until she ran out of fuel . I guess the fuel gauge was off . I am a little concerned that it may have sucked up some junk because he is not running a Racor . What do you guys think . He is at 7,000.00 firm .

[randlemanboater]

Sounds like a good boat. Too bad they didn't put gas in her for the test drive.

Let em stew for a week then take $6000 in $100 bills and fan it out in front of em, they'll come down on the price.

[fly944]

I dont think I have much room . It is the original owner and the boat wasnt really even for sale until I asked about it .

[Franco]

It don't cost nothin' to try it!

[willy]

Fly have you checked the transom real good for flex. Is the floor solid. And by a paint job are you refering to the bottom paint or hull/deck topside type of painting.
If all solid and you are talking about normal maintanence bottom painting it sounds like a nice ride. If it tickles your fancy go for it ;)

[Airslot]

Willy beat me to it. Ain't none of us going to live forever. If it floats your boat and it don't break you, have fun with it.

Airslot

[lumberslinger178]

good luck fly

[fly944]

The transom is solid as a rock . I was going to pain the entire boat in Imron White as I am not a fan of the brown deck . It needs a little fiberglass work on the keel as well . I was planning on using a product called duraglass . It is a vinylester filler that is very tough .

[lumberslinger178]

fly post some picsof the boat

[macojoe]

I am still wondering what "Goint to do it" means??

[willy]

That is Wind Talk if I ever saw it. :)

[msbhammer]

Hmmmm, I smell Fish. :-/

[macojoe]

I thought the same thing when I read the line!!!!

[reelapeelin]

I am still wondering what "Goint to do it" means??



This from The Original Wind Talker ?? ... ;D ;D ...




Fly, you don't mention a trailer in the deal...hope there's a JAMB-UP trailer in there somewhere...have a good marine tech check out the motor including compression-test and lower-unit oil...if good result, go ahead and get it ;D ...

[Mulv80]

With a trailer, good deal. *Without a trailer I would try and get him down like the others have said. *If you check http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=126324&posts=17 there is a V-20 CC for sale for $7000. *Looks pretty good.

[macojoe]

Thats a nice looking boat on THT!!!!

[randlemanboater]

If the one you are looking at is as nice as that one, buy it!!!

[fly944]

It does come with a nice trailer . Cosmetically it is almost as nice . I also prefer the Yami .

Thanks Guys

[reelapeelin]

It does come with a nice trailer . Cosmetically it is almost as nice . I also prefer the Yami .

Thanks Guys



W/ a good trailer, well made T-top and all you describe, get it...no difference between that and buying a $4,000 V20 then spending $3,000 making it what this one already is... ;) ...let's see some pix when ya can 8) ...

[fly944]

Well ,
I did it and am totally stoked . I took her out today for a shakedown run . I stayed completely dry and enjoyed the ride . Everything amazingly worked . I topped out @ 35mph 5k rpm with a very "rough" bottom . I just cant bring myself to take pics of her until she is clean . The plan is to clean up the gel coat for a year or so and then do a complete repaint. The bottom still has a good layer of barnacles that are going to be fun . I sure hope I pick up a couple of mile an hour with a clean bottom . Pics Coming Soon . Thanks for the info guys .

[garagenc]

you might try toilet bowl cleaner on the bottom, that's what I use on mine when I bring it up at the end of the year.

[randlemanboater]

It sure is exciting to get a new boat, even a used new boat. Congrats!!!!!

[reelapeelin]

Congrats, Fly!!...when ya get her belly clean, she should pick up a pretty good top-end...have fun and show us your "V" when ya can :D ...

[willy]

Good luck with her Fly ;)

[Pipe_Dream]

Good luck with her Fly ;)
Ditto! And post pics!

[bassarama]

Sounds like a good deal, congratulations. :)

I also aquired a V20 CC w/150hp. I bargain the guy down more than a thousand bucks...I'm gonna clean her up and install nicetohave's. Racor filter, and brand new electronics, and fish the crap out of her ;D ;D

Good luck with yours.

[macojoe]

Nice to see all these old boats getting a 2nd, 3rd, 4th life!!

with a little work they will last forever! Remember most of these boats are 25+ years old now when we are getting them!
Mine is 32 this year and Reels is 33! :) ;) :D ;D

[Airslot]

I feel so young...mine turns (ed) 20 this year ;D

Airslot

[C YENSEN]

i love older boats, mine just turned 23!

[Mac_Attack]

FLY, SOUNDS LIKE YOU GOT A NICE BOAT. *STAY ON THIS SITE THERE ARE SOME KNOWLEGABLE PEOPLE HERE. Here is some advice though
1. *Post pictures - they are priceless
2. *Be careful when you windtalk, try to avoid it!
3. *Have fun here and on the water!

Billy Mac *;D

Oh yea, mine's still a teen!

[parishht]

Mine turns 30 next year and I will fix it till the cows come home cause I just love the ride, feel and look of it.

[msbhammer]

Parishht, didnt you get the memo....a bunch of off duty cops came and repoed your V. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Have no idea who they were. ;D

[parishht]

Damn it, this was the year I was going to put lojack in the boat. :-/