Trolling Motor

Hi, I am a new member and currently looking at an 85 v20 cc. I was wondering if anyone has a trolling motor on the bow of there V. I know the boat sits out of the water pretty high and don't know if there's a trolling motor long enough to work with this boat. What is the height from the bow to the water at rest? I would really like to buy this boat but I really need a trolling motor for the type of fishing I do.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by Cajun country

Hi, I am a new member and currently looking at an 85 v20 cc. I was wondering if anyone has a trolling motor on the bow of there V. I know the boat sits out of the water pretty high and don't know if there's a trolling motor long enough to work with this boat. What is the height from the bow to the water at rest? I would really like to buy this boat but I really need a trolling motor for the type of fishing I do.

Welcome Cajun Country. Someone posted the same question a couple of weeks ago. Type in trolling motor on the search feature or ask Reel. I think Stinky Hooker has a trolling motor too.

[randlemanboater]

Wecome to the site.

There are plenty of trolling motors that are long enough, the question is, is you wallet fat enough to buy one?


Here's that other thread.


http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=11087

Thanks for the help guys. I am going to look at the boat in a few days.
By he way, does $2500 sound about right for a 85 v20 with a 2003 tandem alum. trailer. Boat looks like it is in good shape. Shiny!

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by Cajun country

Thanks for the help guys. I am going to look at the boat in a few days.
By he way, does $2500 sound about right for a 85 v20 with a 2003 tandem alum. trailer. Boat looks like it is in good shape. Shiny!

less than what I paid for mine ('86) but that was before the economy took a dive.....what kind of power? in my opinion any boatwith a trailer that is not wrotted and has a working motor is worth $2500. And that newer trailer is a bonus.. I kind of ignored my trailer when I bought my boat...approx $400 later it now has new brakes, new (used) tires and rewiring......

That price is with no motor.

[phatdaddy]

welcome

do you have a motor & controls available? if you do and the trailer is in real good shape, its probably a good deal. if you have to come up with a motor & controls & rigging and the trailer needs springs, tires , etc. not so good
this one is 10 years older, but
http://panamacity.craigslist.org/boa/1023895299.html

this one has "new trailer"
http://panamacity.craigslist.org/boa/1023075162.html

If you are still looking, go for the mid 80's up because of fuel tank, deck layout & height.

good hunting

Not sure where you are , these are from the new orleans craig list,

This is a cuddy converted to a center console, i think it belongs to a member here

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/boa/1012885351.html

not sure bout this one

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/boa/1011539353.html

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Cajun country

Thanks for the help guys. I am going to look at the boat in a few days.
By he way, does $2500 sound about right for a 85 v20 with a 2003 tandem alum. trailer. Boat looks like it is in good shape. Shiny!

I agree w/the rest of the guys...if hull and trailer are in good shape, then $2500 is a good price...didja walk around on the floor feeling for soft spots?...can you tell if the transom is solid?...are all the hatch-lids there and in good shape?...do you see any cracks on the bottom of the hull along where the stringers are?...

Good luck w/it...post up some pics if ya get it...we likey pics

I have not had a chance to look at the boat in person yet. Owner works offshore and won't be back for a week.

[eight]

Buying a boat with a motor is overrated. Suitable power can be had for under a grand easy. If the boat's in really good condition, get it. That's the hard to find part anyway.