Models

Mac_Attack · #1 02-16-2004, 08:27 PM

What models of the V20 did Wellcraft offer in 1990. What are the differences between them? Example V20 Sport. Thanks Bill Mc

chumbucket · #2 02-16-2004, 09:37 PM

Hey Mac_. I'm not 100% certain, but I believe in 1990 Wellcraft offered the Steplift V20 Cuddy and the center console V20. The center console was offered in the "Sport" or "Fisherman" trim. As far as I can tell, there isn't much difference between the two. On the few years that they offered the Dual Console models, that was usually the "Sport" designation with the "Fisherman" label applied to the center console. The cuddy cabins were just labeled "Steplift V20" even though they all share the "Steplift" hull.
Not much more I can tell you. If you found one in a classified labeled as "Sport", my guess is that it's a center console.

Mac_Attack · #3 02-16-2004, 10:37 PM

The one I'm talking about is the one In Ohio at ABLboats.com. Macojoe , it's the one with a Force 150 on it. The seller sent me additional photos of it. It's a cuddy version. The captains chair is a pedestal mount with no cooler or live well under it. Port side has back to back chairs again no cooler or live well under it, just a storage area. I was wondering if there was a fisherman model that had the cooler and live well. Thanks Bill Mc

macojoe · #4 02-17-2004, 01:54 AM

Not that I no of?? Like CB said all the Cuddys were pretty much the same.
Alot of people have come up with there own add on's later.
The Center Console was for fishing there for they gave it some xtra stuff. The Cuddy is a family fishing boat and was geared more that way. I belive the Cuddy offers more room for fishing then the CC, But the CC offers the full leanth of the boat to fish.
There is good and Bad in both designs. You just need to think what will suit you the best!!

What ever you deside if you buy this boat, remember That the motor is a FORCE and you will be looking at the very least repairs if not replacement of the engin

#5 02-18-2004, 02:37 PM

Use the FORCE.

Let the FORCE be with you.

macojoe · #6 02-18-2004, 08:54 PM

use the Force just make sure you have your Tow boat all payed up!!

Mac_Attack · #7 02-18-2004, 09:18 PM

I stopped by my local marine repair shop to get their opinion on the Force motor. The salesman shook his head no and asked the girl behind the counter if Bob the head mechanic was still there. She asked what was the question her answer "don't do it." Bob came out the question was aked his responce was that they make good anchors. I'll keep looking! Bill Mc ;D

#8 02-19-2004, 04:16 PM

I dunno Mac, that boat sounds like it deserves a good look. Just don't pay much for the Force, because it ain't worth much.

Did you check out the Force - repair forum on www.iboats.com ?

Mac_Attack · #9 02-19-2004, 06:10 PM

Yes, I've looked there and it's like it depends on who you listen. *One guy has had no trouble, the other quite a bit. *I'll probably go to Cleveland when the weather breaks and look. It appears to be well taken care of. *Buying used no matter what brand motor you never know. *My Gruman has a 40 HP Suzuki no problems knock on a wooden hull. *I like the V21 with its cooler and live well. *I've found a 96 V21, their asking *$16900, it's very clean 150 Johnson. *If I bought the Ohio boat let's say $6-7000 then had to buy new or used motor I'd have any wheres from 13000 to 19000 in it. *Just have to have the kahunas and jingle to do it either way. * Bill Mc

chumbucket · #10 02-19-2004, 07:14 PM

Don't pay $6-7000 knowing that you're going to be replacing the motor. That's not sound economics. You're absolutely right that there are no assurances that nay used motor will be 100%. If there's any question, have it surveyed or at least have a good mechanic check it out for you.