1986 Converted to Center console

captaingene · #1 07-10-2015, 06:05 PM

I agree there are plenty of V 20 for sale with old 2 stroke gas gulping ,smokey outboards.

Not any for sale with a like new 4 stroke engine still under warranty with everything new professional installed with S 17,000 in recepits from mercury dealship...My asking price is less then what a new 150hp 4stroke would cost . Steering system and trim tabs alone were $1500 without labor ...then add in new transom and deck was redone profesional for $2800. Then add in ss prop.icom vhf.fusion radio.comtrols multi gauge that another$2000....$20.000 spent on this boat
All this boat needs is the hull to be painted and bow railing and its basically would be lile new .As you all know Far better hull then themost being produced today...... Wish I cpuld hace found this kind of boat for 10.000 when i was looking for a center console....

I might place on ebay or give to used boat dealer next week to sell it.Otherwise I will prep hull and have someone spray it with algrip and sell its for more...i didnt expect to get all my money back but for 10.000 this is cheap fpr a great riding hull with dependable outboard motor.....

captaingene · #2 07-10-2015, 06:20 PM

Few pictures.I will be removing the pot hauler before I sell it.

charlie_the_tuna · #3 07-10-2015, 09:56 PM

and the upside down pictures should help with the sale.

macojoe · #4 07-11-2015, 04:21 PM

just wants to show that nothing will fall out!

captaingene · #5 07-11-2015, 08:41 PM

The pictures were upright on my cell ...Don't know why they posted like that.

I decided to swap outboards.I am going to remove the 2013 Mercury 150 from the V 20 and install a 2006 suzuki 150 from my new ised boat.. Then lower price.o the f wellcraft ..From what i have read online the Mercury give you a true 150 plus Hp since its has more displacement.then other 150 plus weights 30 lbs less. The mercury offers more torque since the lower unit gearing is higher....I can use this lower torque on my doqneaster type hull....

What do you guys feel is fair asking price for my wellcraft v 20 with suzuki installed.

Thanks

bradford · #6 07-12-2015, 03:42 PM

Lot of factors coming in to play here. This is just my two cents, so defantly not carved in stone.

--Older massed produced hull that can be had for free or cheap if you look.
--Set up as a commercial crab boat, turns off all but a very few niche buyers. Yet the puller is not included, adding additional expense to someone who might be interested in it for that purpose.
--Expensive used outboard engine that has seen commercial use. A good engine, but still not new, will turn off some buyers who have the cash for a BRAND new engine, but still expensive for those just getting into boats or moving up from something smaller.
--Rugged no frills set up is cool for commercial work or fishing, but zero creature comforts for those who have to get the purchase approved by their old lady.
--Raised deck is good for it's intended use as a crab boat, but not good for some one bottom fishing 40-50 miles off the east coast in a swell.
--No trailer included. Me and a couple people I can name on one hand have an extra trailer or two laying around capable of hauling a boat that size. Everyone else gets to buy a new trailer, $$$. Or shop around the depths of craigslist looking for one that will fit a V-20 hull, is in decent enough condition, and isn't too expensive because the boat itself is kinda high.
--Boat is in extreme SW Florida. A decent haul for everyone I'd say north of Orlando area, which is a long haul from just about everywhere else. A lot of people in that area already have a boat or two and so far this one doesn't have anything that makes it a screaming deal that they are willing to buy it.

Again, not knocking you or the boat, just my 2 cents from a guy that sells a lot of boats and motors, owns or has owned 6 different variants of a V-20, cruises craigslist 1-2 times a day, and I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express once.

I like the boat and think you should keep her and run the heck out of her and let her earn her keep. Sell her turn key with the puller and a trailer in a few years to someone who wants to get into the crab business.

captaingene · #7 07-15-2015, 05:57 PM

You do have some valid points however used as very light commercal crab boat only twice per month ...
.I have decided to swap motors and place my suzuki 150 4 stroke on the wellcraft.I recently purchased a 2002 dual axle trailer for the v 20...Once i get done with this boat i will then sell for less and someone will get solid boat turn key for a very fair price.....

randlemanboater · #8 07-18-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by captaingene

The pictures were upright on my cell ...Don't know why they posted like that.

I decided to swap outboards.I am going to remove the 2013 Mercury 150 from the V 20 and install a 2006 suzuki 150 from my new ised boat.. Then lower price.o the f wellcraft ..From what i have read online the Mercury give you a true 150 plus Hp since its has more displacement.then other 150 plus weights 30 lbs less. The mercury offers more torque since the lower unit gearing is higher....I can use this lower torque on my doqneaster type hull....

What do you guys feel is fair asking price for my wellcraft v 20 with suzuki installed.

Thanks

I really like your new boat. I think you are on the right track keeping the new Merc...although I am rather partial to Suzuki 4 strokes.

NADA (using my zip code, don't know yours) says your boats average retail price is $2660 (thats for the F20, there is no listing for a V20 converted to a F20) and the average retail on the Suzuki motor is $5225, add in your trailer around $1000 you are up to $8885 average retail.

We all know you rarely get average retail...but don't sell yourself short either.

BTW...the NADA average retail on your Merc is $10425, so you had a very fair price to start with IMO...but I am not in the market for a boat and its people who are in the market who's opinions count.

captaingene · #9 07-21-2015, 10:47 AM

Randleman you right on target with your reply

Capt g

captaingene · #10 08-14-2015, 01:37 PM

Update
Just waiting for my mechanic to finish the swapping of engines.

The boat is a 1989 not 1986 solid deck n transom.No soft spots anywhere.Engine is a 2007 Suzuki 150 hp 4 stroke with stainless prop.Bennett trim tabs.Fusion AmFm radio.VHF The trailer is a 2002 aluminum duel axle just replaced one axle n springs cost $447.00
I have title on hand for both boat n trailer.
Only thing this boat can use is hull paint.new wellcraft decals and would look like new..This is not a project boat but turn key

Asking S7600 well below NADA or best reasonible cash offer.If interested please to not hesitate to ask questions It's best to email me at [email protected]al with a days notice.

Tight lines

Quote:

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

I really like your new boat. I think you are on the right track keeping the new Merc...although I am rather partial to Suzuki 4 strokes.

NADA (using my zip code, don't know yours) says your boats average retail price is $2660 (thats for the F20, there is no listing for a V20 converted to a F20) and the average retail on the Suzuki motor is $5225, add in your trailer around $1000 you are up to $8885 average retail.

We all know you rarely get average retail...but don't sell yourself short either.

BTW...the NADA average retail on your Merc is $10425, so you had a very fair price to start with IMO...but I am not in the market for a boat and its people who are in the market who's opinions count.