Value of 70mph 1988 V20?

[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.

[bgreene]

If it doesn't already have em' trim tabs may eliminate the porpoising.

[draglink]

I would say it is really gonna depend on location...here on the salty Chesapeake bay you dont see many I/Os due to corrosion issues....so $3000-$4000. Fresh water lake somewhere could be double?

[UBHSTRY]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

I don't know about value. A good stroker motor with the right parts is not cheap to build unless you are a the guy that does the machine shop work. Probably more than double the value of the boat if not more.
So you don't own it, your just setting it up for a guy?
That is the best kind to go flog. Unless something breaks..
Then you own it. I see the weak link in the outdrive. Even the old 260 Mercruiser could give the Alpha fits. Maybe $8000 with the right buyer?????

Yes RidgeRunner, I kinda figure the engine is worth more than the whole boat

But, you may be surprised at how little it took for me to build this boat like this. I am going to add it all up here soon, and give a final tally, including my labor.

And, outside of actually dipping the block, and takin out 30 over with a line bore, I do all the rest of the machine work in house.