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oh yeah those Alim were the very first V20 hulls designed by Ray Hunt. Same as a Wellcraft.

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i was told by a "know-it-all" that glass on this boat changed around 1980. i want to get some measurements to confirm this. i dont wanna say anything bad about the guy cause he just had a stroke and is in bad shape now. but i gotta consider the source. i need proof

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Racerx,
Was that boat listed on E-Bay ??. I thought Ive seen it before posted. The hull looks firm and nice along with the floor. Keep us posted with pics. ;D

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Hey BR Measure your 2 boats and see if both have the same windshield's.

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They don't Skools. The older hulls were 8'6" beam and mine is 8' even. As for the windshield, Franco's top that I bought came off an '83, and from what I can the windshield on the '83 was about 2 or 3 inches wider than the windshield on my '94 V-21.

Plus, notice the windshield on the Alim (its the exact same as my '72) they were straight across back then (like a jeep wrangler windshield) and the newer hulls they angled the windshield. You can kinda tell in pic 5. The center window is flat and on either side the side windows are angled back toward the stern ever so slightly. I don't know if you could make that work or not.

I say measure twice and buy once ;)

Oh yeah, and if you want a project, forget that old Alim and come get this '72 with a rebuilt trailer sittin under it LOL. ;D I've got it pulled out and will be taking pics soon for the sale - I promise this time!

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The windshield took a hit but the bow rail came thru the storm. Looks good and good luck.

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i think blu is right bud. if you look in the gallery older boats are visibly different.on the older ones the center windshield is wider than the two sides. the oppisite is true on the newer ones.

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When you're on a budget . . . you've got to prioritize. The boat will run without a windshield ;) Catch my drift. Just focus on things that will get you on the water. Windshields come up ever once and a while . . . and usually sell for real cheap. Wait that one out and strike when you have a few extra bucks in your pocket.

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thats good advice BS. and, if i squat down behind the dash i might ket another mph or two out of the rudy without windshields. better aero. lol.

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Keep the mouth closed also!! I hate bugs in the teeth!! :o