Almost a V-20

CT_V-20 · #1 12-02-2004, 01:25 PM

This has been on ebay a couple times. For those looking for a hull to put a bracket on, this should be good. And for brianct12 this is maybe not too far from where you live? I'm pretty sure the Hi Liner was designed by Ray Hunt just like the V-20; this thing sure looks close, right down to the sliding hatch on the bow. Good price too given the trailer. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW

chesapeake724 · #2 12-02-2004, 03:38 PM

Not bad. I like less cabin, and a bigger cockpit. Another one similar to the V-20 that I'm fond of is the Chris Craft Scorpion 211(?).

brianct12 · #3 12-03-2004, 01:16 AM

Thank you for the heads up. This boat isnt too far away from me - about 1.5 hrs. As for the boat, I think most here would agree .... once you get the V20 into your brain ... it kinda becomes the only boat that matters. However, the trailer might be worth the winning bid. I will agree with Chesapeake. Since searching for a V20 to buy ... I also have come to notice the Chris Craft hull named Seahawk (later version of the Scorpion). A Ray Hunt designed hull (so I've read) that seems to embody the V20's characteristics ... in a W/A style 1' longer than the V20. It is probably the only hull I would consider other than the V20 .. though I am not gonna hold my breath waiting for a good buy to come along.

bigshrimpin · #4 12-03-2004, 02:26 AM

You east coast guys should be all over that boat!!! I am a huge fan of the v20, but that boat is another awesome ray hunt design. Hiliners are extremely well built.

chumbucket · #5 12-03-2004, 09:50 AM

Hiliners are great boats. Their hulls more closely resemble Bertrams, who Ray Hunt did much of his early design work for (Bertram Moppie ;))

#6 12-03-2004, 04:40 PM

The entry (bow - stem ) is different than a v20.
It looks like it would handle better in a following sea, but not as well in a head sea, as a V20.

bigshrimpin · #7 12-04-2004, 01:17 AM

I'm almost positive that this is the same hull as the Cape Codder (also the bertram20 like CB says). If I'm correct this boat is a sweet ride. 24 degree deadrise on this one!!!

#8 12-16-2004, 05:13 PM

You guys seem to have your Ray Hunt designs down pat! Thats an extremely rare boat, I've never heard of them......its a 1976! That thing is old as the hills! Soggy stringers, soggy transom, rotted out gas tank. A gas tank, that unlike Wellcraft who are still in business, you cannot get a replacement easily. Maybe custom fab = Beaucoup $$. I'm not sure I'd even trouble myself with a look.

Anybody know of any sure fire, easy to do methods for inspecting all of the items above? W/O drilling a ton of holes how do you check for rotted floor & transom?

macojoe · #9 12-16-2004, 05:54 PM

Floor, Stomp the crap out if it!! Or pull out a rubber mallet and hammer it to death!
I think finding a rotted floor will be easy!!

As for the transom, if it is a outboard, tilt up in the air, grab lower unit, lift up and down on it, move it side to side and if there is any movement in the transom,then it need to be replaced!!

What do you mean older then the hills!!! Mine is a 1975, and stiil strong!! The older the better in my book!

Stinky_Hooker · #10 12-17-2004, 08:45 AM

I second that Mac...as i said before, I LOVE older boats, I think they have alot of character. ;D