76 remod
 

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?

76 remod
 

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?

Re: 76 remod
 

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.

Re: 76 remod
 

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.

Re: 76 remod
 

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.

Re: 76 remod
 

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.

Re: 76 remod
 

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.

Re: 76 remod
 

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.

Re: 76 remod
 

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

Re: 76 remod
 

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