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I run an '89 V20 out of the central coast of california on a consistant basis. It does great. I am anal about making sure everything is in 100 percent working order before I run long distances, and I usually run with other boats in talking distances. My suggestion is that a V20 is great in open water if you are a capable captain and know your vessels limitations. Experience is the key! I have seen guys that have been out in sloppy conditions in 24'-26' boats that had less business being there than I did in the V. I also run a 26' Osprey long cabin (it sees alot worse water than the V these days!)