Need V20 Purchase Help

[reodds]

Hi Everyone!

I am a newbie to this forum, but have been a boater and V20 owner for many years. My first V20 was a 1979 I/O which I sadly had to sell several years ago.

I now have the opportunity to purchase a 1984 model in o.k. condition, with a 2000 Yamaha 150 2 stroke.

It needs some TLC, as in some rips in the seats, the glass needs some minor repairs, etc. all consistant with a boat of its age.

My question is that the seller has the boat listed at $5,995, and is open to offers, but I have no idea what it is worth.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Roger

[Curapa]

Take a look in the for sale section to get an idea of what they generally sell for. I have posted a few in the past month or so from my area.

Where are you located?

[RWilson2526]

The 2000 motor definitely adds a couple bucks to your average vintage '84 V-20 price....location will have a some to do with it as well as some parts of the country seem flooded right now with V-20's.....2 years ago you were at about 6K....with some of the prices i've seen lately it would be nice if you could get it for under 5K....All depends on how well the previous owner remembers opening his wallet for that 2000 Yamaha.

[reodds]

Thanks guys. I live on Long Island (New York), and the boat is a being sold through the dealer that services and stores it for the owner - as a "must sell" deal.

The prices I've seen on this forum and elsewhere, have been significantly lower than the asking price of this boat, that is why I need some advice.

[charlie_the_tuna]

where are you on the island? i'm in long beach. the price is all motor. i just posted one in jersey with an older motor for $2,500. 6 grand for an 84 is alot of dough. keep looking.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/boa/1748025440.html

[Curapa]

Reodds, Looks like Charlie has a great boat for ya.