good question
i would say it is supply & demand, most of these are at least 12 to 20 years old and on the lower end of depreciation cycle. also great starter boat for families, but not all families enjoy boating. the ones who do, probably move on to a more specialized hull, center console, walkaround cuddy, pilot house, etc. One of the reasons i have had mine for 17 years is the versatility of the hull & layout. It is not the best boat for any one activity, but it is 90% for everything we do. I have friends with center consoles that i fish with and think i gotta get another one of these, but they tell me, next time we take you boat so we won't get so wet & beat up. i have friends with walk arounds that say the cabin is too big, just collects junk and the never go in it. they wish it was smaller. i always thought that the v-20 is like taking your mom's station wagon to the prom, not the fastest or the coolest ride, but safe, dependable, and large enough to get the job done.
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