So, what makes you like these old boats?

eight · #1 05-01-2008, 07:56 AM

I've been thinking of picking up one of these for a while and decided to try to look up some information on them. Didn't expect to find such an active message board devoted to them. What makes these boats better than other old v-hulls?

The one I've been thinking of getting is a center console with twins. Originally had 70s but that was changed to 140s about 2 years ago. It was always slow with the 70s and they were troublesome. It sat for a few years until the 140s came along and was used once then put away. It is faster with just 1 140 on now than it ever was with both 70s. With both 140s on, you could say it is fast.

csvencer · #2 05-01-2008, 08:04 AM

I love the bow flare and the layout of the cuddy is perfect for me. They're old and built well but also simple so if something goes you can fix it easily. I think they just look very unique, I can spot a V from a mile away.

-Svence

randlemanboater · #3 05-01-2008, 08:15 AM

Welcome to the site 8.

I love my V-20 because:

My wife likes it
It has a nice sharp V up front for a smooth ride
It has plenty of room for fishing
It is large enough to go offshore (on nice days)
It is small enough to only need one 140 o/b (and you dont need a big diesel pickup to tow it)
I can waterski behind it
Mine has a cabin to store stuff in, or for the kids to nap in
Being old, it didn't cost much to buy
Being old, I don't sweat it when I rub a dock or pull up on the beach
It looks better than CTT (and he is a good looking man)

You won't be dissapointed with a V-20. I bet that baby will scoot with twin 140's, I'd pull one off and keep it as a spare.

Seacrets · #4 05-01-2008, 08:22 AM

I'll start the ball rolling here and probably open up a can of worms. I wouldn't let my insurance company know I've got 280 hp hanging on the transom. These boats are not rated for 280 outboard hp (200-235 in outboard configuration). I know, some guys will say their insurance company will write a policy, but just don't file a claim. Just my $.02 but with fuel costs, I'd run one 140 (4 cylinders would do well on gas) and have a great spare. The V20 is a great boat and you'll love it. There's tons of knowledge on this site and there's nothing somebody hasn't fixed, tried or done to them. Can't find a better site and bunch of guys.

parishht · #5 05-01-2008, 08:50 AM

All of the above and someone once said:

" when it's raining, I can use the flare as an umbrella"

That flare keeps you nice and dry on choppy days.

And welcome to the site.

charlie_the_tuna · #6 05-01-2008, 10:32 AM

oh crap! he got to another one.

hey, can somebody finish changing the sheets so we can get randle back in bed.

i like my V because it was a good deal. they are so plentiful that there is always a good deal around the corner.
it is extremely seaworthy. i have no problem taking my kids outside in it.
built well.
plenty of storage (not really but it sounded good).
large cockpit. plenty of fishing room. (a hardtop actually reduces some room but offers alot of shade).

randlemanboater · #7 05-01-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna

hey, can somebody finish changing the sheets so we can get randle back in bed.

Headed that way now CTT, got called out @ 0100 on a fatality.

Car hit a tree so hard that the engine and transmission completely left the car and landed 30 feet away.

THEFERMANATOR · #8 05-01-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by randlemanboater

Headed that way now CTT, got called out @ 0100 on a fatality.

Car hit a tree so hard that the engine and transmission completely left the car and landed 30 feet away.

I know that feeling, I was in a car when the engine and tranny got pushed out of it underneath from the impact.

cterrebonne · #9 05-01-2008, 12:14 PM

price...thats about it for right now.

tsubaki · #10 05-01-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eight

I've been thinking of picking up one of these for a while and decided to try to look up some information on them. Didn't expect to find such an active message board devoted to them. What makes these boats better than other old v-hulls?

The one I've been thinking of getting is a center console with twins. Originally had 70s but that was changed to 140s about 2 years ago. It was always slow with the 70s and they were troublesome. It sat for a few years until the 140s came along and was used once then put away. It is faster with just 1 140 on now than it ever was with both 70s. With both 140s on, you could say it is fast.

It's a V thing, you wouldn't understand.