Is this a good deal?

[Mulv80]

1979 v20
dual axle Galv. roller trailer
2000- 150hp Johnson

$4500

I have only saw 1 picture of this boat and it looks decent. I have no idea of the condition of the boat but the motor comes with a 30 day warranty and the boat has a bimini.

[Blue_Runner]

For the motor to have a 30 day warranty, it sounds like maybe a rebuild. If so, depending on who did the rebuild (reputable establishment or average Joe) would tell me whether to consider it or to walk away. I know I wouldn't want a motor that had been rebuilt by me cause I'm not a seasoned motor-rebuilder!

A rebuilt motor can be good, or it can be bad in my opinion. Depends on a lot of things.

Sounds like a good deal if the motor checks out and transom, floor, and stringers are solid.

My .02

[chumbucket]

Sound advice Blue_R. ;)

[reelapeelin]

Compression check, compression check, COMpression check...did I mention having the motor's compression checked?...if that's good, buy it...price is OK...provided trailer's not a rust-bucket and floor/transom is solid...look it over , crawl under it...don't be afraid to ask questions... ;) :)..

[macojoe]

also ck the lower unit for water!!

This is boating season!! If after you look it all over and think it is a go request a boat ride!!

If he wants to sell he will give you the ride. You can only tell so much about a motor on a hose!

$4500 is not bad at all if all is well!

Grab the motor and lift up on it, if the transom moves at all you will have work to do.
Use a rubber mallet to tap for soft spots in the hull and floor.
Go there with crap clothes and get on the ground and under and hammer away.
Do the same above deck to the floor.

Ask for the compression test while you are there, it just takes a couple of min. Ask for all services records.
Motor might be just fine and never rebuilt?

I have a 89 Yamaha thats has never been done over and it goes great!

good luck

[Mulv80]

Guys I should have mentioned that this boat is at a dealer. The only thing I keep thinking is, if this boat is a good deal why hasn't sold. I will update tomorrow if thy send me more pictures as I requested.

[shicks007]

Sounds like a good price price if all is well. I first saw my boat at a dealer for $5,000. A couple of weeks later I saw it somewhere else for $4,000. Ended up giving $3,500. My point is the price might be padded at the dealership, it never hurts to try and talk them down. Just my 2 cents.

[chumbucket]

Guys I should have mentioned that this boat is at a dealer. The only thing I keep thinking is, if this boat is a good deal why hasn't sold. I will update tomorrow if thy send me more pictures as I requested.

Have you driven by the gas pumps lately? Lots of boats for sale right now. It's a buyers market right now and I'm looking again. Who knows?

[macojoe]

good maybe you can get something other then a tin can this time!! ;)

[Blue_Runner]

Did CB previously own an aluminum boat? Do tell...

[macojoe]

Shh...............Its a secret!! *But when he got rid of his V20 he got a tin boat!!
You didn't hear it from me!!!!!!! Nope I will Deni it!!

[reelapeelin]

Anybody gotta can-opener?... ;D...

[chumbucket]

:-[ :'( ;D
Hey, what can I tell ya. I looked and looked. The season was upon us and there was nothing decent to be had. It's kept me on the water and got me into some fairly decent Stripers. MJ hasn't even seen it to comment on it. It's also probably seen more water than MJ's boat this year so........... :Phttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/bospa/butwiggle.gif
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[Blue_Runner]

Aluminum V20...now there's an idea!

[phester]

I've got a 15' Duratec, which is an older Duranautic.Vintage 1966,straight as a pin,does'nt take on a drop of water and it's an amazingly dry ride in the chop. Got a 35 Evinrude so it's got some nortons as well...cool little boat,and ,good on gas

[macojoe]

LMAO!! I think he has his nortons in a bind!!

[chumbucket]

My norton's are going commando! :o ;D

[Mulv80]

Well the boats been for sale since September. *I contacted the dealer and offered him $3500 minus the trailer. *I have a trailer thats currently under my project boat which I desperatly want gone. *I hope to look at the boat next week. *The VP of the marina claims the transom and floor are solid, we shall see.