Why are the V 20's such a collectors boat?

[kraken]

I bought my project V 20 as a cheap family boat to fix up. I didnt realize that for a reason I am not aware of yet that the V 20 is such a collectors type boat. What or why is this boat and boat style so appealing to so many people? Several people who are some heavy boaters have come up to me and knew what the boat was and were jealous that I found one. All that I have gathered so far is that the boat design was great for salt or fresh water because of its stability in heavy surf and chop.

[reelapeelin]

I believe the V-20 has such a broad appeal because of it's basic versatility...you can take one of these boats and alter it to be any kind of craft you want to suit your personal needs...the right size to be easily trailerable, plus CLASSIC boat lines and rough water handling...the flair on the V-20's bow is another attribute...I've busted some waves that had others with lesser boats hittin' the deck...LOL...

The availability and price range also make it a popular choice...over the years of production, it was configured so many ways...I/O, OB, Sea Drive, Cuddy, Center Console, Dual Console w/a bottom hull design that is as smooth as any 20'er out there(although as I've recently discovered, as w/any other boat, is greatly enhanced w/trim tabs).

All the above added up to a good value in a broad segment of the boat market...and those who appreciate what a good boat at a fair price can do for them have responded over the years...

I also believe this this V-20 forum Tim (Bigshrimpin) started so many years ago adds to the appeal...it's a great community of folks willing to help in any way they can and has even lead to some valuable friendships along the way...just like the V-20 itself, it's a comfortable place to be...

[willy]

That was very well said my friend

DITTO

[nipper]

I agree with Willy that Reel said it very, very well. Thanks Reel. And Kraken, welcome to our comfortable little place.

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[dmoore]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

I believe the V-20 has such a broad appeal because of it's basic versatility...you can take one of these boats and alter it to be any kind of craft you want to suit your personal needs...the right size to be easily trailerable, plus CLASSIC boat lines and rough water handling...the flair on the V-20's bow is another attribute...I've busted some waves that had others with lesser boats hittin' the deck...LOL...

The availability and price range also make it a popular choice...over the years of production, it was configured so many ways...I/O, OB, Sea Drive, Cuddy, Center Console, Dual Console w/a bottom hull design that is as smooth as any 20'er out there(although as I've recently discovered, as w/any other boat, is greatly enhanced w/trim tabs).

All the above added up to a good value in a broad segment of the boat market...and those who appreciate what a good boat at a fair price can do for them have responded over the years...

I also believe this this V-20 forum Tim (Bigshrimpin) started so many years ago adds to the appeal...it's a great community of folks willing to help in any way they can and has even lead to some valuable friendships along the way...just like the V-20 itself, it's a comfortable place to be...

Some members are even good enough to locate one and tell you about it! How about it Reel?

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by dmoore

Some members are even good enough to locate one and tell you about it! How about it Reel?

It was my pleasure, Dave...will always recall that and feel good about it...only regret was I couldn't be here when you came down to pick it up...but other than that, I think it worked out pretty good...

[bigshrimpin]

It's a great boat with a great history (early C Raymond Hunt design, 1st boat on shore Bay of pigs invasion, etc.). For the $$$ you can't really beat it . . . Great open deck layout, Pretty decent ride, very seaworthy. These boats aren't exactly rare . . . they had one of the longest production runs of any hull (35+ years 1963(alim) - ???, Wellcraft 1970 - 1997).


How's that trailer? Did you get'r home yet?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by bigshrimpin

It's a great boat with a great history (early C Raymond Hunt design, 1st boat on shore Bay of pigs invasion, etc.). For the $$$ you can't really beat it . . . Great open deck layout, Pretty decent ride, very seaworthy. These boats aren't exactly rare . . . they had one of the longest production runs of any hull (35+ years 1963(alim) - ???, Wellcraft 1970 - 1997).


How's that trailer? Did you get'r home yet?

Also don't forget that it is one of the most copied hulls ever next to the FORMULA 233, and is still in production to this day in it's basic hull shape under the DUSKY brand name.

[Steplift 72']

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

Also don't forget that it is one of the most copied hulls ever next to the FORMULA 233, and is still in production to this day in it's basic hull shape under the DUSKY brand name.

Hard to improve on these. The Formula's 24 degree hull is perfect for racing, but can be tricky footing while drifting, I've got one scar to prove that statement. I did wish Wellcraft would have stretched this boat to about 25 feet without adding any complexity. It would have topped the 248 IMO.