1986 Wellcraft V20 Fisherman

[Chiefsurfer]

Hey there guys. I am also new to the forum. Last summer(July) I bought my 1987 V-20 CC. It had a 1999 yamaha C150, about 400 hrs on it, 2008 t-top installed, and 2008 dual axle trailer. Boat was GREAT. Solid transom, solid deck, minus the tank hatch. Tank was original, thought it would be an easy swap, not so. Something for the off season. Replaced all the wiring, pumps, batteries, had 2008 garmin 650 chartplotter/gps. I paid $5k.

If you're talking original motor, you're way high. All original, considering hull is immaculate, maybe $3k.

[rocky10747]

Thanks for all your reply's. The boat is clean. No hr meter on it. Original motor 1986. Cannot find any soft spots. Transom seems solid..Trailer not the greatest needs some work..Has new depth & fish finder and VHS radio..Low end!!Nothing Great..Everyone here says price is high and I take your word on that..Guess I'll keep looking and see if I can find something else...Thanks for all your input...Rocky

[Hedge]

Don't just give up on it if you like it, offer the person selling what YOU are willing to pay for it. They may have priced it high to begin with to negotiate downwards and still end up getting what it is worth to them.

[RWilson2526]

and where you live matters too....if you are on the east coast I agree that its a little high but like Hedge said dont necessarily give up on it...its not that high....If you are in California or interior portions of the country the price is reasonable.

[rocky10747]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

and where you live matters too....if you are on the east coast I agree that its a little high but like Hedge said dont necessarily give up on it...its not that high....If you are in California or interior portions of the country the price is reasonable.

I like if Florida on the west coast (Gulf Side) I'm going to work on seller and try to get him down another 500-700 dollars...Wish me luck..I have lot's of luck but it's all bad..lol

[Chiefsurfer]

I would be weary of a trailer that old that needs help. Usually it's a lot cheaper buying a used trailer in "good" condition, and scrapping the bad one, over repair bills. Just something to consider.

[rocky10747]

Originally Posted by Hedge

Don't just give up on it if you like it, offer the person selling what YOU are willing to pay for it. They may have priced it high to begin with to negotiate downwards and still end up getting what it is worth to them.

The seller wanted 5,900 I got him down to 5,000. He said he would fix all broken parts on trailer. Got to work on him some more. Hopefully get him down a least another 500-700 dollars..I'll keep you guys posted on how I do..lol Thanks to all!!

[Cam]

You can definitely do better on the price (much better) citing all you have told us so far. Give the owner a low ball figure and see what happens. I personally would not buy it for more than $3500.00, mainly because of the motor age, not knowing the hours. Good Luck!!!

[eegs2k]

you can do better based on age of the motor.

[rocky10747]

Thanks you all your reply's and support. I will work on the seller..Rocky