Re: So tell me about the V-20 Cuddy ?
Different years have different strong points, but they generally got better as they got newer.
Things like positive flotation and under deck tanks became standard about 1978. The decks got a bit higher over the years and after about 82' seem to self bail a hair better. The V-20 was produced about 1970 until 1994 at which time it became the V-21 with an integral bracket, and even higher decks. The decks on the V-21 are higher / drier, but at the expense of reduced freeboard.
As with all boats from the 70's & 80's, the transom's will go over time pending care from earlier owners. The more holes and poorer they are sealed, the sooner the rot sets in.
As for best years, your gonna start a battle here, but I'll stick my neck out and say that from 1980-1994 were the best years for the V-20 Cuddy. They carry themselves well with 150-175 HP being optimal but perform satisfactory for some with as little as 115, and even one member here is happy with his 90 Merc.
Any more specific questions, ask away and we'll be glad to help..........and we love pictures on this site.
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