Why are the V 20's such a collectors boat?
 

I bought my project V 20 as a cheap family boat to fix up. I didnt realize that for a reason I am not aware of yet that the V 20 is such a collectors type boat. What or why is this boat and boat style so appealing to so many people? Several people who are some heavy boaters have come up to me and knew what the boat was and were jealous that I found one. All that I have gathered so far is that the boat design was great for salt or fresh water because of its stability in heavy surf and chop.

I believe the V-20 has such a broad appeal because of it's basic versatility...you can take one of these boats and alter it to be any kind of craft you want to suit your personal needs...the right size to be easily trailerable, plus CLASSIC boat lines and rough water handling...the flair on the V-20's bow is another attribute...I've busted some waves that had others with lesser boats hittin' the deck...LOL...

The availability and price range also make it a popular choice...over the years of production, it was configured so many ways...I/O, OB, Sea Drive, Cuddy, Center Console, Dual Console w/a bottom hull design that is as smooth as any 20'er out there(although as I've recently discovered, as w/any other boat, is greatly enhanced w/trim tabs).

All the above added up to a good value in a broad segment of the boat market...and those who appreciate what a good boat at a fair price can do for them have responded over the years...

I also believe this this V-20 forum Tim (Bigshrimpin) started so many years ago adds to the appeal...it's a great community of folks willing to help in any way they can and has even lead to some valuable friendships along the way...just like the V-20 itself, it's a comfortable place to be...:beer:

That was very well said my friend

DITTO:beer:

I agree with Willy that Reel said it very, very well. Thanks Reel. And Kraken, welcome to our comfortable little place.

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It's a great boat with a great history (early C Raymond Hunt design, 1st boat on shore Bay of pigs invasion, etc.). For the $$$ you can't really beat it . . . Great open deck layout, Pretty decent ride, very seaworthy. These boats aren't exactly rare . . . they had one of the longest production runs of any hull (35+ years 1963(alim) - ???, Wellcraft 1970 - 1997).


How's that trailer? Did you get'r home yet?

Also don't forget that it is one of the most copied hulls ever next to the FORMULA 233, and is still in production to this day in it's basic hull shape under the DUSKY brand name.

I had no idea what I was going to buy when I started looking at Boats, I know I wanted a Boat for cruising,fishing, salt water, fresh water, well reviewed and recommend by owners and something I can work on and enjoy without breaking the bank.
I started looking surfing and stumble upon this site.
Found the blogs on the restoration and worked done all of which was amazing to say the lease, and above all the design together with its FLAIR and contours of the V to this day I still have a beer in my hand and cigar on moonlight night and stare at my V in the driveway, I must say a strange phenomenon happened I brought the V home and my wife of twenty one years left three months later. Jealousy I guess ?
Also meeting the Guys on here is priceless :)
Good luck..Make it a V its for Victory

One of reasons is this one on the photo, look at the lines on the bow, this hull is simply beautiful. I get compliments at the boat gatherings because of the "working" type boat style and the looks of the hull. This V20 is simply a small boat which inspires confidence even offshore. One thing I wish it had is more transom space for a dual small motor install, which will make it a safer boat when going out there to The Deep Blue.
On the photo my girlfriend, my niece and my son Jorge at Palominito Island.
CONGRATS AND WELCOME COMRADE !!!

great shot JJ, kind of sums it up:clap:

Kraken, welcome to The Cult. Try the Kool-Aide, it only gets better.

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The guy I got mine from had zero mechanical ability, but lots of $, so when it quit on him a couple of times, he went out and replaced it with a 23' Striper (I think he gave about $65,000). He had fished the V-20 for several years in the ocean off California, and told me later that the V was much better in the ocean than his new, bigger boat.

My part of the story is that they offered him $1700 trade-in, he said "I don't think so - I love my boat, I just don't know how to fix it" so my daughter did a bunch of work for him, got the boat and presented me with it on my birthday in '05. Got it running a year later and it's a great boat - hope to post some Columbia River Salmon pictures this year.

So, JJJ, you got a girlfriend now :)

how can I get a gallery access because I want to document this adventure from beginning to end.

For sure,
i will be at the first seat to read and see your post !

Some members are even good enough to locate one and tell you about it! How about it Reel?

It was my pleasure, Dave...will always recall that and feel good about it...only regret was I couldn't be here when you came down to pick it up...but other than that, I think it worked out pretty good...

Ha , Ha, I find myself gazing upon mine too. I can't help but to follow those lucious lines and flair..and think about the seas that were split wide open during previous trips. And the sheen of fresh rubbing coumpound and wax in the mid- August moonlight as it dances off of her...as we stand transfixed in her presence.:love:

Why are the V 20's such a collectors boat?
 

In my opinion, aside from classic lines, the boat has an incredibly versatile design. Excellent for cruising, fishing, skiing, or anything else. Not too large, not too small. Great handling in all conditions. Comfortable shelter from bad weather for both the operator and passengers, a very important attribute that's missing on many center consoles, even larger ones. Plenty of storage. Highly customizable. Extremely solid construction (at least in my boat's vintage). Unique and very useful sliding cover access to the bow.

I considered many boats before I saw the V-20 that I subsequently purchased and restored. It was love at first sight. For my purposes it's the perfect boat.

Fitz

I love reading these posts :love:
Swamp you almost made me cry, that was beautiful...sniff sniff. :beer:

felt twinges of a chubby on that one:you:

Twinges? Darn near blew out another zipper! :you:

have I joined the only all gay boating forum?:fam:

i own a v20 sportfish duel console it has mounts for fighting chairs anyone know where i can find one for my boat???

He, He,...I dunno' but I'm just glad she's self bailing:drool:

What I love about it is, we have 5-6 posts of boat :drool: and here comes ju-sey with a serious post :you: totally ignoring us:haha:

Ju-sey knows how to make an entrance. And a lasting impression.
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RW - how is it gay? :head: The boat is a lady, I am a man, nothing gay about it LOL!!!!!
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Hard to improve on these. The Formula's 24 degree hull is perfect for racing, but can be tricky footing while drifting, I've got one scar to prove that statement. I did wish Wellcraft would have stretched this boat to about 25 feet without adding any complexity. It would have topped the 248 IMO.

Ju-sey..ask under a new thread...we kinda busy here decidin' if we're gay or not...:deer:

Hee , Hee, I looked at all of the similies here..and I didn't see any Gerbils :booty:. I thinks we're ok reelapeelin !:beer:

We're all right, its those leather or vinyl guys in Chussetts you have to keep an eye on. The ones who dock at P Town for lunch and drink there beer with their pinky extended:you:

I agree with everything said. I live in Seattle and these boats really are rare out here. Every time I take mine out I get compliments.