[willy]

Good all around hull, inshore superb, light off shore, good sea worthy hull. Build quality was right in the middle of the boat lines new. I love CC's but if I was to have one I would want a 23 footer at least for the slightly drier ride. If I lived in 24/7 hot weather like Fla. I would go with a CC with curtains but up here even in our summers you get cool afternoons and if you are wet to boot fishing becomes more of a endurance test rather than a good day on the water.
After a day on the water I sit down in my helm seat, close the center window and cruise back at 25 mph thru the usual afternoon chop and wind and nary a drop touches me, I don't pound and I talk with my friends who are all sitting comfortably.
Got room for four guys to fish, or the family out on the water for a day.
If I want to run out ten to fifteen to fish a wreck I can do it safely and if it kicks up nasty I know the hull will handle just about all but the most extreme coming back in. I can store what I need in the cuddy and it stays dry.
Good jack of all trades and cause they were made for a long run of years lots of them out there. Well respected by those that spend time on the water. Got news for you concerning the Gradys, they are good boats also but they have all kids of problems as they get older as do others. Plus you look at a 92 Grady 20 footer and I bet you could get it as cheap as a V.
The V's that have been refurbished and with new power in this area will set you bak a pretty penny, look at a boat like Lumbers, if he sold that puppy for less than 14 g's he would be foolish. I have seen two real sweet V's this year that have sold for that much and more.