[reelapeelin]

There's a BIG price difference in the two boats you describe...don't let the "savings" get you all "glassy-eyed"...sounds like the rig's got a lot of pluses...top, trailer, electronics, etc. all sound good, but the chain/turnbuckle support in the transom and the FICHT motor are big RED flags!...if your investigation reveals the motor to be upgraded since Bombardier took over, then you should be in good shape there...if I were about to spend 24 Gs and wound up buying for 7500, then you shouldn't mind spending $$ to re-build transom and GET RID of the chain/turnbuckle supports and the plywood/carpet cover-up(that should be glassed)...if that motor does not check out, owner's gonna have to take the HIT sooner or later to move the rig...he may be ready sooner if motor is proven to be poor...if that's the case, get him down to reasonable price valuing motor as mentioned above and plan to re-power ...new transom/motor AND spent less...now you got a winner!...only question remaining for me is how big gas tank in '79....less than 55-60, I'd pass on that one and keep lookin'...there have been some NICE V20s thru here for sale lately that are newer and less issues...

Why are we such big fans of the V20...for me it's a GREAT "everything" boat...light off-shore, in-shore, big lakes...excellent fishin' platform and great for towin' tubes/skiers...and easily trailerable and you won't find a better ride in a 20" boat...classic boat for sure... ;) ;D...