So, what makes you like these old boats?

[Seacrets]

I'll start the ball rolling here and probably open up a can of worms. I wouldn't let my insurance company know I've got 280 hp hanging on the transom. These boats are not rated for 280 outboard hp (200-235 in outboard configuration). I know, some guys will say their insurance company will write a policy, but just don't file a claim. Just my $.02 but with fuel costs, I'd run one 140 (4 cylinders would do well on gas) and have a great spare. The V20 is a great boat and you'll love it. There's tons of knowledge on this site and there's nothing somebody hasn't fixed, tried or done to them. Can't find a better site and bunch of guys.

[parishht]

All of the above and someone once said:

" when it's raining, I can use the flare as an umbrella"

That flare keeps you nice and dry on choppy days.

And welcome to the site.

[charlie_the_tuna]

oh crap! he got to another one.

hey, can somebody finish changing the sheets so we can get randle back in bed.

i like my V because it was a good deal. they are so plentiful that there is always a good deal around the corner.
it is extremely seaworthy. i have no problem taking my kids outside in it.
built well.
plenty of storage (not really but it sounded good).
large cockpit. plenty of fishing room. (a hardtop actually reduces some room but offers alot of shade).

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna

hey, can somebody finish changing the sheets so we can get randle back in bed.

Headed that way now CTT, got called out @ 0100 on a fatality.

Car hit a tree so hard that the engine and transmission completely left the car and landed 30 feet away.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

Headed that way now CTT, got called out @ 0100 on a fatality.

Car hit a tree so hard that the engine and transmission completely left the car and landed 30 feet away.

I know that feeling, I was in a car when the engine and tranny got pushed out of it underneath from the impact.

[cterrebonne]

price...thats about it for right now.

[eight]

Insure an old boat?

If I get it I'll probably run the 140s through this season and then repower with a single ~150 hp fuel injected motor or a pair of Tohatsu TLDIs for next season.

Originally Posted by Seacrets

I'll start the ball rolling here and probably open up a can of worms. I wouldn't let my insurance company know I've got 280 hp hanging on the transom. These boats are not rated for 280 outboard hp (200-235 in outboard configuration). I know, some guys will say their insurance company will write a policy, but just don't file a claim. Just my $.02 but with fuel costs, I'd run one 140 (4 cylinders would do well on gas) and have a great spare. The V20 is a great boat and you'll love it. There's tons of knowledge on this site and there's nothing somebody hasn't fixed, tried or done to them. Can't find a better site and bunch of guys.

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by eight

Insure an old boat?

I have insurance on mine......if it were to be stolen or, heaven forbid, sink, I couldn't afford to get another one without insurance.

Plus I have tow coverage with the insurance as well.

[bcmarinamanager]

It's the closest thing I'll ever get to a custom Carolina boat. It looks like a beautiful curvy woman. I just wish they built them with some tumble home.

[Sean]

Plain and simple,
I loved/miss my V for its stability and plenty of fishing room