So, what makes you like these old boats?

[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

[csvencer]

The more I use mine the more I love it. It's weird, with my last boat, 19' CC, I was constantly looking for something else to buy, craigslist, boat trader, THT, etc. Since I got the V I don't think I have looked at a single new boat. There isn't anything I can not do in my V. Its a cruiser, fish platform, dive boat, ski boat, and whatever you want to do, and it only cost me $5500.

-Svence

[steplift20]

its a beutiful looking and handling boat
i own her now about 13 years and still love her lines the only reason i would ever sell her is to get a bigger boat but i dont see that happening anytime soon
i fish with my three sons and me thats 4 people and am comfortable no need to get a bigger one and besides i have more fishing room then most of the bigger boats up to 24 feet
its just a great looking boat
great lines
and lookm at how many of us loves them
her own website cool
i used to have a 16 foot cobia tri hull and when i saw the steplift out there i said thats the next boat i own and didnt look at any other boats because they didnt look good to me
but there are a lot of great boats out there gradys, makos, bu5t i still am happy
hey look at my screen name

[jjjtronics]

For me, a boat, or a car, or a bike, is just A TOOL !!!
An older boat is simply easy to keep ready, fixable by simple methods, and easier going on the pocket. Also, you don`t have to suffer when scratches, bounces, spilled drinks or food, people stomach backfires, etc, etc, jejejejeje. I just enjoy the rides.
I remember one time, this guy asked me to install a GOOD fish finder on his Brand Spanking New Wellcraft. I told him, that for BEST depth operation, a good thru-hull transducer was the way to go, but that I needed to drill a big hole on his new boat. He said he could not handle it, that he would have to get a few drinks to relax. We planned for a saturday at 7:00am at his house, and when I arrived that day, he was so drunk already that he actually celebrated and enjoyed the moment !!! He kept the hull round piece I removed and later made a plaque from it for his office. jejejejeje
An older boat, no problem with drilling jejejejeje !!!!!
Juan

[Seacrets]

Eight, I'm not concerned about my boat, but the liability issue. Have an accident involving another boat, damage another boat while docking or have somebody get injured on your boat. That's what I'm talking about. Insurance companies look for reasons not to pay and they will send a claims adjuster for a visit. With that said, enjoy your boat and use this site for great entertainment, projects, repairs and don't be afraid to pick everybody's brains. Oh by the way if it hasn't been said yet, we go nuts for pictures.

[eight]

I should be able to get some pics of it next weekend. It's sitting in a barn hooked to the old f350 that put it there.

Here's some pics of my other past and current boats.

First one was a 12' inflatable with a 10hp motor. I still have it but haven't blown it up in a few years. I had forgotten how ugly it was.


Then it was a 20' homemade boat with a 70hp motor. Many fish caught out of this one. Just sold it about 2 months ago.


And now I have the largest bay boat. 25' cat with a bracket. Over 200 sq ft of fishing room. It takes 3s just like 1s but is wet at anything over 1s. I had it in 5s a few weekends ago. Fished 7 people out of it last weekend without being crowded. Its got a couple little issues I need to fix and then I'll put it up for sale or trade for a deep V. I want something that will slice through waves and ride dry. The V20 seems like it should work.