looking at a 1984 V20 fisherman center console

[Cam]

Boat sounds nice and exactly what you would need, BUT, the price is wayyyyyyyy off the price (way high)you could/should be paying. There are boats out there for anywhere from $1500 to $7500, depending on year. You would probably be happier spending less and putting the money spent into the fuel tank.

[reelapeelin]

I agree w/Cam, but w/some qualifications...mainly the motor...that motor should bring a good price and is a good match for the V-20 CC...should be plenty of pep and fuel conservative...old electronics, but solid hull...how about trailer?...what kinda shape is that in?...provided the hull is in as good shape as you think, the tank was installed properly and the motor has been maintained and hasn't been abused, that boat oughtta bring 5-5500 dollars...maybe as low as 4500...but doesn't sound like he REALLY wants to sell yet...could be one of those cases where he's showin' the wife it's for sale, knowing he's askin' more than it'll bring...he's too high...

[Jaylob]

Thanks for the information. I wasn't going anywhere near the 9k mark he was asking. My top was 7. By the sounds of it, that is still too high.

The trailer is in average condition. Aluminum with, new lights and wiring, tandem axle, tires and rims are in good shape. I dont recall the condition of the leaf springs...

Do either of you have any hints on what I should look for for problem areas?

Oh yea..the hour meter reads about 200 hours on the engine.

Thanks again...

[phatdaddy]

look for soft spots in the deck and do the bounce test on the motor. i would also do a compression test on the motor. you don't say ,but is it a 2 stroke or 4? might be able to get some kind of computer readout on that model motor, also.

[Jaylob]

4 stroke. If we can agree on a price, much lower than the 9 he's asking, I'll have a compression test done.

[randlemanboater]

Welcome to the site.

1984 is the BEST year for a V-20, especially with a 140 Zook on the back.

Figure the boat being worth $1500 on the trailer, then look up the NADA on the motor to get a good ballpark on the price.

If the transom is solid and the floor is solid, not much else to worry about.

Good luck.....if you get it, you will be VERY pleased with that combo.

[RWilson2526]

Yea sounds like he's still feeling the sting of putting that sweet motor on the back 4 years ago. Unfortunately its sitting on a 26 year old boat which is not your problem. In my opinion if you spring for new power on a V-20 you need to keep that puppy a long time to get your money's worth because you arent going to get it from somebody else....$5k to $6k at the outside I think. Cant blame the guy for wishing he could get some of that money back but being in your shoes you could find a boat with much older motor and still get 10 years out of it. And just because the motor is a 2006 it is no guarantee it will be bullet proof for you.