Yep I completely agree! I bought my V in 06 and completely went through everything. It had set up for five plus years and needed lots of love. First rode in a friends 86 V and knew then it was what I wanted. Its 46 years old now and still turns heads. I love the design, the wide Carolina flared bow and the layout of it with the cuddy. Been a great family, fishing, cruising boat for the Chowan river. I wouldn't trade it for any other boat.