Need V20 Purchase Help

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by reodds

Destroyer, the hull is sound - the fiberglass work needed is a very minor repair where it looks like the boat knocked a dock a bit roughly, and damaged the port rub rail in one small area. The transom appears good with no cracks or repairs. There is a "soft spot" above the gas tank, and I am having the cover removed for inspection and repair as needed.

As I mentioned, the asking price is just that. The dealer (who I know for many years, is extremely reputable, and who will probably be selling my '92 22' Kencraft CC) is taking all offers. My initial question was to get an idea of "what is the going rate" for a V20 of that era and condition. By the way, I am not against any reputable marina making a sales commission, if they are entitled to it. If I buy this boat, it will be serviced at this particular marina, and the work done is guaranteed. That in my opinion, is worth something.

I completely agree with you that a dealers reputation is worth money. (And a good dealer and mechanic are worth their weight in gold IMHO) My point was that when they are selling someone else's boat they are trying to make a commission, which is their job, and which adds to the total price of the boat. The question you have to ask yourself is what is the dealers reputation worth?

Glad to hear that you've taken it out for a test and all looks well. If you can get it for around the price that Csvencer mentioned then I'd say go for it.