1979 V20 on eBay

[bcurling]

Good morning. I am new to the world of V20 and to this forum. Currently I am eyeing a '79 V20 on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...97317&rd=1

I contacted the owner and got permission to drive up to inspect the vessel. The engine and outdrive were so shiny I thought they had beem repainted. The owner has assured me this is not the case. What I would appreciate is the opinion of those of you with far more experience than I as to the value of this V20. What is its worth? Is the 3,000.00 range reasonable? Thanks for your impute and thanks for a great web forum.

[macojoe]

We have all seen this boat before, It looks great and seems to be priced GREAT!!

But just remember it has been sitting form 12 years and there is going to be issues with the gas tank, gaskets and even eletrical.

All minor stuff, just don't want you to think that its going to be a walk in the park.

If this boat is like they say it is when you get there and you have the cash BUY IT!!

Welcome to the site!

[C YENSEN]

welcome aboard.......lots of guys here know lots of stuff about these boats, so if you have a question just ask away. ;D

oh yeah POST PICS >:( ;D ;)

[nipper]

WOW. I think this looks like a fantastic buy. Yes, there may be issues with fuel, etc., but it appears from the ad that the folks have addressed these, and perhaps recently took the V out for a trip to Maine. I think this boat is a steal. Jump on it.

[mrobertson]

I also contacted the owner about the boat. From what i can gather, $3000 isn't going to buy that boat.

I offered to come with $3000 cash and he said that was the lowest offer he had.

I think you can look for that boat to end up in the $4500 - $5000 range.

just my .02 cents

[C YENSEN]

same motor I have, love it. runs great and mine has a lot more hours than that ;)

[Mulv80]

She looks nice but don't forget that the boat has been laid up since 1997. Also the boat was used for 18 years prior to laying her up. The lower unit to me looks like it was definetly painted. There is no paint missing from the skeg, yet they replaced the prop??? Maybe they just wanted better performance??? Lastly I think this boat is priced right at $3500, especially with an Escort trailer, not the best trailer.

If this boat were a 79 outboard then it would probably be worth alot more ;) ;D

[Pipe_Dream]

She is purty. :D

I can't believe they towed it to Maine on that trailer.

[Bygracealone]

Actually, I believe he's obligated to sell it to the high bidder on Ebay. It would be wrong at this point for him to remove it from the listing to sell to somebody other than the current high bidder. You can get away with that when a reserve has been set but not met, but not when it's a no reserve auction.

[msbhammer]

That is correct BGA. good point. ;)