This isn't a stupid question.

All wellcraft v20's share the same steplift hull design.

The longitudinal strakes/steps patented by Harry Schoell give the hull extra lift . . . allowing it to ride higher in the water at speeds. Ray Hunt encorporated these strakes into the design of this boat which was original built by Alim in 1960.

http://www.schoellmarine.com/bio_files/page0001.htm

In the article listed above . . . Harry is given credit for designing the v20 with his dad (which is not correct).