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advice needed
New to site. been shopping around for a good deal on a V-20 or V-21. My question is what is the best way to convince your wife that buying a 20+ year old boat is a good idea? Don't tell me that no one went through this. thanks for any advice.
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06-30-2010, 04:12 PM
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There's a saying "It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission".
Good luck, let us know how you make out! rkc
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Sorry to say that I no longer have a 1984 V20 :(
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06-30-2010, 08:40 PM
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Price a new Dusky 203, it's the same hull. Subtract the price of a V20 you're interested in and tell her how much money you'll be saving.
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1985 Wellcraft V-20, Evinrude ETEC 150: SOLD 1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s 2006 Panga 14, Tohatsu 20
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06-30-2010, 09:27 PM
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Don't say nothin and just park it in your neighbors driveway and comment on what a nice boat it is. If she agrees it is a nice boat and yall say we should get one like it then take her out for a real nice dinner,wine and dine her(maybe get her drunk,just sayin),make it a great evening together then during the night move it to your yard. Morning rolls around then surprise,It's ours! If'n that fails then say just kiddin honey and get rid of it before the check clears.
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06-30-2010, 11:22 PM
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Truthfully, I told my wife I was going to buy it...Told her that I was tired of buying boats to "fix up" at a cheap price and never getting to actually enjoy them. Then I did a LOT of shopping, finally saw one that I liked, for the right price, and bought it. She said that she agreed with me that it was better to get one that was working. Also, this was my second V20, I had had one about 20 years ago and she loved it, so it was easier when she heard that it was the same style boat. Plus (God love her) she loves me, so she wanted me to be happy. (Which is why I love her)
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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07-01-2010, 07:25 AM
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let her look over your shoulder at this site (quickly scroll down when you come upon King Coals avatar) and let her see how stupid we are about these boats.....we cant ALL be wrong.
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07-01-2010, 02:45 PM
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Tell her that the reason there are so many V-20s still in use is because they were well built. With proper care, they should last a lifetime. Other than the engine. And the fuel tank.
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07-02-2010, 09:14 PM
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and maybe the transom.... ........maybe the hatch covers...
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1985 Wellcraft V-20, Evinrude ETEC 150: SOLD 1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s 2006 Panga 14, Tohatsu 20
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