76 remod

[nolaV20]

I have a 76 V20 which was damaged during Katrina and I was thinking of remodeling the boat. I was wondering if anyone had any idea of about what it would take to remodel her. I realize price will vary according to the level of work I put into her. The hull is solid. What I would like to do is replace the decks, add a bracket, replace the windshield, replace all hardware, add a floor tank, add built in rod storage, close in the transom with a built in livewell and bait station, and possible add a custom hard top. The way I look @ it is a used rig with a solid motor is going to run me around $25k, so I was hoping to get this done and re-powered for about the same. Also, anyone have any referrals for boat works in and around New Orleans?

[nolaV20]

I have a 76 V20 which was damaged during Katrina and I was thinking of remodeling the boat. I was wondering if anyone had any idea of about what it would take to remodel her. I realize price will vary according to the level of work I put into her. The hull is solid. What I would like to do is replace the decks, add a bracket, replace the windshield, replace all hardware, add a floor tank, add built in rod storage, close in the transom with a built in livewell and bait station, and possible add a custom hard top. The way I look @ it is a used rig with a solid motor is going to run me around $25k, so I was hoping to get this done and re-powered for about the same. Also, anyone have any referrals for boat works in and around New Orleans?

[randlemanboater]

Welcome to the site NOLA!!!

I would think that you could make a like new V-20 out of her for about half of $25k.

Of course that depends on your choice of repower.

[randlemanboater]

Welcome to the site NOLA!!!

I would think that you could make a like new V-20 out of her for about half of $25k.

Of course that depends on your choice of repower.

[nolaV20]

Had a 05 225zuki 4 stroke on her and loved it. Will go with the 225zuki again, we got about 5mpg average and topped her out @ 53mph on the gps. That was with about 20gallons of fuel full gear and 3 guys. I grew up on this boat and just hate to part ways with her. Never been on a boat(20ft) that rode as well as or as dry as the V20's.

[nolaV20]

Had a 05 225zuki 4 stroke on her and loved it. Will go with the 225zuki again, we got about 5mpg average and topped her out @ 53mph on the gps. That was with about 20gallons of fuel full gear and 3 guys. I grew up on this boat and just hate to part ways with her. Never been on a boat(20ft) that rode as well as or as dry as the V20's.

[randlemanboater]

Definately fix her up, there are guys on here that can guide you through the whole resto if you do it yourself, and there are some folks here who are near you who can probably recommend good restoration businesses.

[randlemanboater]

Definately fix her up, there are guys on here that can guide you through the whole resto if you do it yourself, and there are some folks here who are near you who can probably recommend good restoration businesses.

[tsubaki]

Welcome to the site. How about pictures? We love pictures ;D

[tsubaki]

Welcome to the site. How about pictures? We love pictures ;D

[macojoe]

I love my V20, But if I had $25K hanging around, I anit fixing up no old junker!

There are some great deals for less then 1/4 that 25K and you could get a new motor also, sell whats on the new boat for yet some more cash back!!

No sir If I had the $25 K I would buy Skools boat!! Check it out in the off topic section, He will have it for sale for $9500 and the boat is brand new!! Make offer with out mootor and buy new, still have a brand new boat brand new motor with cash to spare!

[macojoe]

I love my V20, But if I had $25K hanging around, I anit fixing up no old junker!

There are some great deals for less then 1/4 that 25K and you could get a new motor also, sell whats on the new boat for yet some more cash back!!

No sir If I had the $25 K I would buy Skools boat!! Check it out in the off topic section, He will have it for sale for $9500 and the boat is brand new!! Make offer with out mootor and buy new, still have a brand new boat brand new motor with cash to spare!

[nolaV20]

$9500 hull
$15000 motor/install/controls
$24500 boat and motor

Thats what I plan on spending or less for the total remod and repower.

[nolaV20]

$9500 hull
$15000 motor/install/controls
$24500 boat and motor

Thats what I plan on spending or less for the total remod and repower.

[macojoe]

well there are pleanty hulls around for 4 cheap!!

I am telling you ck out Skools restored boat!!

[macojoe]

well there are pleanty hulls around for 4 cheap!!

I am telling you ck out Skools restored boat!!

[bradford]

Buy Skools boat or give him $25 grand to fix up yours. ;)



Skools, you owe me a case of beer if this deal goes through. ;D ;D ;D

[bradford]

Buy Skools boat or give him $25 grand to fix up yours. ;)



Skools, you owe me a case of beer if this deal goes through. ;D ;D ;D

[twistedparot]

i would use that $25k to get the hell outta nawlins!

jk i here in gulfport and know several good boat guys over this way. and my bud just bought a new tig and has a pipe bender if ur serious bout that top we fixin to put a 'minie' top on mine with a bimini extension. drop me a pm. i will help out all i can.

[twistedparot]

i would use that $25k to get the hell outta nawlins!

jk i here in gulfport and know several good boat guys over this way. and my bud just bought a new tig and has a pipe bender if ur serious bout that top we fixin to put a 'minie' top on mine with a bimini extension. drop me a pm. i will help out all i can.

[reelapeelin]

Nola, if that particular hull (been in the family) is the one ya wanna go with and ya got the $$, I'd urge ya to go for it!!...hope ya get proficient w/postin' pix here, cause we'd sure like to watch 'er take shape from BEFORE to AFTER and all in between ;) 8) ...

We'll jump in and help all we can ... please tell me Katrina didn't destroy the front sliding-hatch lid :D ...

[reelapeelin]

Nola, if that particular hull (been in the family) is the one ya wanna go with and ya got the $$, I'd urge ya to go for it!!...hope ya get proficient w/postin' pix here, cause we'd sure like to watch 'er take shape from BEFORE to AFTER and all in between ;) 8) ...

We'll jump in and help all we can ... please tell me Katrina didn't destroy the front sliding-hatch lid :D ...

[Blue_Runner]

I know you love her but I'd let her ride and find a V20 that is self bailing (early 80's I think they started) and already has a 60 gallon belly tank and do just as MJ said and buy a brand new motor for it.

The reason I say that is because a full restore on a '76 with all the things you mentioned is gonna take a while and be costly. In the end you still won't have a self bailer plus you don't know what you might find when you open her up.

If you look around you can find the right boat, sell the motor on it, buy a brand new 225 zuki and come out for less than 20k.

Good luck on your decision. I'm just speaking from my heart. But I'd rather be fishing than working personally!

Blue

[Blue_Runner]

I know you love her but I'd let her ride and find a V20 that is self bailing (early 80's I think they started) and already has a 60 gallon belly tank and do just as MJ said and buy a brand new motor for it.

The reason I say that is because a full restore on a '76 with all the things you mentioned is gonna take a while and be costly. In the end you still won't have a self bailer plus you don't know what you might find when you open her up.

If you look around you can find the right boat, sell the motor on it, buy a brand new 225 zuki and come out for less than 20k.

Good luck on your decision. I'm just speaking from my heart. But I'd rather be fishing than working personally!

Blue

[Stillrunning]

I'd take the 25k and buy something that doesn't need any work. If you are going to pay people do do these repairs you will be pulling your hair out by the time your done. If the shop says no problem it will take 2 weeks they really mean bring the boat over to sit for a month, then we will start the job, then set it back out side, work on it again after 2 months and you start *****ing, and after a year you may get your boat done. Now do that with each step and if you buy the motor first it will be 4 years old before it ever hits the water. Then after the first trip out you will notice some minor problems and the process starts all over again at the shops. Besides that its a great idea.

[Stillrunning]

I'd take the 25k and buy something that doesn't need any work. If you are going to pay people do do these repairs you will be pulling your hair out by the time your done. If the shop says no problem it will take 2 weeks they really mean bring the boat over to sit for a month, then we will start the job, then set it back out side, work on it again after 2 months and you start *****ing, and after a year you may get your boat done. Now do that with each step and if you buy the motor first it will be 4 years old before it ever hits the water. Then after the first trip out you will notice some minor problems and the process starts all over again at the shops. Besides that its a great idea.