Re: So tell me about the V-20 Cuddy ?
 

Mulv said it all!

Re: So tell me about the V-20 Cuddy ?
 

BG,
I've had my V20 since March but have only recently had it out (Looong story). Tomorrow I am towing it 4 hours south of my place in Northern CA and expect to take 4 guys SCUBA diving comfortably. I fish and dive avidly and as Mulv said, the V20 does it all.

Re: So tell me about the V-20 Cuddy ?
 

Wut u talkin bout Willis?

Mine sleeps 3 comfortably.

I love my V-20 Cuddy!

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Re: So tell me about the V-20 Cuddy ?
 

bgreene,

Let me chime in here. There were three styles of the V-20 produced: cuddy cabin (most popular), center console and dual console. You need to figure out which stule fits your needs. I've owned a cuddy and a dual console and have fished out of a center console many times. All three have their advantages. From the lake pulling a tube or skier to offshore for snapper and tuna (done that many times), the V-20 is very versitle. Not a "deep V" boat, so she hammers the rough seas a little, BUT TALK ABOUT A DRY RIDE. THat carolina flair is what its all about. Not as sexy as a Seacraft, but more stable and functional. As others have said, production ran for over 25 years on the same molds. That ought to tell you something. Newer models had more fuel capacity, older models only had 18 gal saddle tanks which isn't nearly enough. Look at a 75' model then look at an 85' model. You'll see the deck is much thicker on the newer model. They raised the deck to fit a belly tank. A few tweaks here or there, but they pretty much stayed the same until the V-21 (bracket) came out in 94'-95'

I love my dually (88') and miss my old cuddy (75')!

Re: So tell me about the V-20 Cuddy ?
 

Havin' a V20 Cuddy is like havin' a pick-up truck, only w/a bow up front and a prop in the back ;D ...all the open space makes it as versatile as you want it to be...TunaHead and Hammer dive from theirs; divin' equipment takes LOTS of room...and I regularly convert mine from a recreationaltow-boat(wake-boards,skis & tubes) to an extremely capable striper-fishin' MACHEEN ... it's a "Whatever ya want it to be" boat that just happens to be about the most sea-worthy 20' boat out there ;) ... but I don't wanna overspeak ::) ...

Re: So tell me about the V-20 Cuddy ?
 

I love mine. The fact it's 30 years old and was dirt cheap is even better. My fishing buds with their 60K+ offshore sportsfishermans HATE seeing me out there...heheh.
Even worse they hate coming with me and not getting soaked or not having to fork over 200 bucks to help pay for fuel...like they always ask for from me.
The cuddy is just the right size to toss everything ya need for a days outting in. It handles a rough sea well, will puttputt in as little as 2ft for inshore flats fishing AND can be trailered and parked almost anywhere.

Buy it.