Welcome to the board, Chief...If I were looking for a new V20/21 today, I'd be looking for one no older than an 80's model...late 70s is when they converted the hull to self-bailing, added flotation and put the gas-tank below the floor where it's supposed to be...love my old '74, but improvements mentioned made it a much more seaworthy and safer boat...beyond that, as w/anything used, you'll have to take each individual one as you find it...I've looked at 21s I wouldn't have and 21's I'd give my left nut for...same w/ V20s.
Describing the perfect scenario would go something like this...solid hull w/all factory items present and in good shape...hull would be FULL TRANSOM and I would have enough $$ to add a bracket and new or good used outboard..this setup optimizes the room in the boat and gives you a high wall at the stern to keep Mother Ocean out...won't mean much in Missouri, but will be important when you get to the Gulf...if buying new outboard and could afford, small block 200 HP E-Tec like Lumberslinger put on his would be EXCELLENT choice for weight/HP...
Short of the above suggestion, there are many good used 20s and 21s out there and searching one out will be a great adventure...suggest don't get in a hurry and don't fall in love w/one til after you buy it...look thru the Gallery...it may be helpful...
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress...RAP
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'74 V-20/ BF 150
'95 V-21/ BF 150
'84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc
'87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha
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