[joeithaca00]

Long time reader, first time poster...

I have the opportunity to purchase a 1970's (not sure of year) wellcraft V20 center console. It's not in the best shape (having sunk, due to a bad transom).

So knowing that the boat was sunk and all the wiring, engine, and transom need to be replaced, I'm in a troubled spot. The work doesn't seem to be that bad, but working on a transom gives me a little worry as the margin of error costs 10K. The picture galleries are what's giving me the motivation to do this, I would plan on at least 18 months to do the renovations/repair/repower, but I want to make sure the price is good.

I can get the boat/trailer (and a non-pickled 125 Evinrude) for 1K, a senseless drop in the bucket compared to what I'm planning on putting into it, but does that seem like an ok price (Keep in mind I'm very reluctant to purchase/ride in a boat with a used motor, two horrible experiences).

Also, all of you who have done restorations and posted the results on line, top notch work...I would never have considered anything like this a year ago, but this site is mildly addictive + I love the look of the boat.