Value of 70mph 1988 V20?

[UBHSTRY]

Not for sale at any normal price, I am sure of that, but I am rather curious what this boats Value may be.

I am still cleaning it up, to bring its looks up to its performance. But, its a nice boat. Rewired, good stereo, with one 10 inch sub, w/ amp and cap. Fresh paint on the bottom, 383, good alumy heads, roller block w/ roller lifters. Bravo 1 24 pitch prop. Digital ignition, 5500rpm limit. Red light tach. First time out was 63mph. Expecting to see 70 this weekend. Perko switch system, and 1500watts of a/c power, making the live well a cooler...well, actually a refrigerator. With 150w max solar charging.
Kicker motor, 9.9hp....older?? Well anyways, that I think sums it up. Look at my other post, youll see a few pics of it.

This is NOT my boat. I built this for a good customer of mine, and actually my first furray into boats. So I apologise to any hardcore boaters who think I am nuts.

I am wondering what this boat is worth? I am thinking less than whats in it, but man, its his dream boat.....

He had a couple requests.
First he wanted to run with bass boats, and be able to pull 3 skiers. He wanted better economy, yes, economy, it will live in the 2800-3200rpm *most* of the time. He wanted a stereo he could use at the beach, and wanted to be able to transform it into a *sport* boat, if you will, for sking, tubing, and family water sports.

I owe a huge debt of gratitude to SpareParts. With my *ignorance* and his help, it came together with the prop. Thank you SpareParts for answering all my newbee questions, and helping me thru this.

[spareparts]

glad to help out

[bgreene]

Seriously ? Tell me about this engine. Rigged to last or burn out ?
How's the boat ride with it ? Sits low etc.

[UBHSTRY]

Seriously? You bet your butt.

Built to last. Forged balanced rotating assembly, built for 6800rpm. Wont see over 5500. I fully believe in overbuilding, and under-utilizing.
The ride ......well, I have nothing to compare it too.
Speed....well, damn fast.

As far as sitting low, no lower than would have. It is a lighter engine by quite some pounds than the 305 that was pulled out.

[CaptJ]

:hi de:

[Road King Cole]

There are a couple pictures at the end of this thread:

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...t=15596&page=3

rkc

[UBHSTRY]

http://www.facebook.com/video/video....72470752814195

[bgreene]

Questions:

So why for sale if now it's the boat desired ?

Did you change the outdrive to handle all that torque ?

What's the condition of the boat - hull, flooring, fuel tank, steering system etc ?

Trailer ?

If serious about selling, it's stlll a boat, not just an engine on the water.

[bgreene]

Another question - does it porpoise at that speed ? Bow seemed to be going up and down on that flat water.

[UBHSTRY]

Please read the begining. Its not for sale. Was just trying to pin a value.....wheather it be 100 bucks or 100 grand. Yes starts to purpoise at speed.

I own a small used car dealership, and I know its *true* value is what someone would give. But was looking for ballpark ideas, as I am a car guy, not a boat guy.