[Parrot6909]

Thanks for the replies, keep em' coming. So far no one is really for fixing her unless I do it myself which isn't an option.

Discussed this with a few buddies a little bit ago....weighing out the pro's and con's...

Pros of keeping her and getting it fixed:
Brand new boat when done
No headaches worrying about rot if its done right
Look and work like new again

Cons:
Never get the $ back
Lots of other V20's out there that are in good shape


Pro's with finding a new one:
Instant gratification and back in the water

Cons:
ending up with the same problems I have now on a more expensive boat (haven't seen any for the 3500 price range that are decent).
Spending 7k on a solid one, losing 2k on this one gets me to the same point I am at if I fix it.....

Gotta love it, buy yourself an early 30th birthday present on a wing and a prayer and find out that your boat is shot....If not for bad luck, I'd have none at all.