New Owner of Old Boat

#1 07-09-2009, 12:01 PM

Hey all,

Just bought my first boat (used). I have been on the water all my life but never had my own. Everyone tells me I stole it from the guy, and once I found this board, I seem to think the V20 is a great boat. Does anyone know where I can get side curtains for the boat. Do you have to have them made/special ordered? As I said, I have never owned a boat and don't have a clue..... Oh, I bought a 1972 V20, rebuilt I/O 165HP, It purrs and runs like a kitten, only minor blemishes and the guy I bought it from was the original owner, and said it was a fishing machine.... Only paid $2800 for it and trailer..... (He had just bought a new boat). Took it out for the first time this weekend and had a ball. Look forward to many days of fishing for flounder ahead!

RABBITFISH · #2 07-09-2009, 12:11 PM

And your first order of business is to POST Pictures!!!! Congratulations! You're gonna love her...

Tommy..

joe7670 · #3 07-09-2009, 12:15 PM

Yup Pictures needed.

I just joined the forum about a week ago and have a ton of info about these boats. Great forum and great group of V20 owners to help.

Chomper · #4 07-09-2009, 12:31 PM

Welcome! all the info about the V20 you will ever need is all right here.

Blue_Runner · #5 07-09-2009, 01:08 PM

Welcome, my first was a '73...I never lost the "bug" now I have a '94. I love all of the V20 / V21 models....except the 2004 which was a major flop.

nipper · #6 07-09-2009, 02:05 PM

Welcome aboard and congratulations on your new (to you) boat. I think you will need to have your side curtains custom made.

lumberslinger178 · #7 07-09-2009, 07:01 PM

welcome aboard ,

Boat cleaning classes start at 7 am sharp.........

TXS V20 · #8 07-10-2009, 05:25 PM

Welcome to the V20 board - lots of great help on here!!

nymack66 · #9 07-10-2009, 06:18 PM

Welcome to the board, as for your V you will love it, mine was my first and will be for long time ..

charlie_the_tuna · #10 07-10-2009, 06:57 PM

runs like a kitten?