[Mulv80]

BG, I recognize your name from the barn, Welcome.

The V-20 was discontinued in 1996 as a V-21 model that shared the same hull as the original with a few improvements in the liner and the addition of a built in bracket. The V-21's are hard to come by and usually demand a premium price when they do.

As far as the best years for the V-20, I would say 82' on. It seems that those years for the most part have 25 inch transoms and all should have 60 gallon tanks after 78'.

As far as transoms the V-20 is no different than any other boat of the same vintage. I have a 79' and the transom is solid, others have done transoms on much newer boats, so no guarantees on the transom.

The ride is overrated. In a short Delaware Bay chop the V-20 will shake your fillings loose. The center console rides better than the cuddy. Even though she can beat you up in a short chop, she will get you home in almost anything due to that big V and wide flare. Trade offs between ride and stability drifting. In my opinion the V-20 is exceptionally stable at drift.

All in all the V-20 does it all. Has more cockpit space than any other 20 footer. Can be powered with a 150 with good performance and economy. Light enough to trailer and handle with one person and last but not least. The best forum online for all V-20 related questions ;D