Why are the V 20's such a collectors boat?

[bradford]

Kraken, welcome to The Cult. Try the Kool-Aide, it only gets better.

[scook]

The guy I got mine from had zero mechanical ability, but lots of $, so when it quit on him a couple of times, he went out and replaced it with a 23' Striper (I think he gave about $65,000). He had fished the V-20 for several years in the ocean off California, and told me later that the V was much better in the ocean than his new, bigger boat.

My part of the story is that they offered him $1700 trade-in, he said "I don't think so - I love my boat, I just don't know how to fix it" so my daughter did a bunch of work for him, got the boat and presented me with it on my birthday in '05. Got it running a year later and it's a great boat - hope to post some Columbia River Salmon pictures this year.

So, JJJ, you got a girlfriend now :)

[kraken]

how can I get a gallery access because I want to document this adventure from beginning to end.

[JeanF]

Originally Posted by scook

...hope to post some Columbia River Salmon pictures this year...

For sure,
i will be at the first seat to read and see your post !

[dmoore]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

I believe the V-20 has such a broad appeal because of it's basic versatility...you can take one of these boats and alter it to be any kind of craft you want to suit your personal needs...the right size to be easily trailerable, plus CLASSIC boat lines and rough water handling...the flair on the V-20's bow is another attribute...I've busted some waves that had others with lesser boats hittin' the deck...LOL...

The availability and price range also make it a popular choice...over the years of production, it was configured so many ways...I/O, OB, Sea Drive, Cuddy, Center Console, Dual Console w/a bottom hull design that is as smooth as any 20'er out there(although as I've recently discovered, as w/any other boat, is greatly enhanced w/trim tabs).

All the above added up to a good value in a broad segment of the boat market...and those who appreciate what a good boat at a fair price can do for them have responded over the years...

I also believe this this V-20 forum Tim (Bigshrimpin) started so many years ago adds to the appeal...it's a great community of folks willing to help in any way they can and has even lead to some valuable friendships along the way...just like the V-20 itself, it's a comfortable place to be...

Some members are even good enough to locate one and tell you about it! How about it Reel?

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by dmoore

Some members are even good enough to locate one and tell you about it! How about it Reel?

It was my pleasure, Dave...will always recall that and feel good about it...only regret was I couldn't be here when you came down to pick it up...but other than that, I think it worked out pretty good...

[swampbilly 1980]

Originally Posted by nymack66

to this day I still have a beer in my hand and cigar on moonlight night and stare at my V in the driveway,
Also meeting the Guys on here is priceless :)
Good luck..Make it a V its for Victory

Ha , Ha, I find myself gazing upon mine too. I can't help but to follow those lucious lines and flair..and think about the seas that were split wide open during previous trips. And the sheen of fresh rubbing coumpound and wax in the mid- August moonlight as it dances off of her...as we stand transfixed in her presence.

[Fitz]

In my opinion, aside from classic lines, the boat has an incredibly versatile design. Excellent for cruising, fishing, skiing, or anything else. Not too large, not too small. Great handling in all conditions. Comfortable shelter from bad weather for both the operator and passengers, a very important attribute that's missing on many center consoles, even larger ones. Plenty of storage. Highly customizable. Extremely solid construction (at least in my boat's vintage). Unique and very useful sliding cover access to the bow.

I considered many boats before I saw the V-20 that I subsequently purchased and restored. It was love at first sight. For my purposes it's the perfect boat.

Fitz

[Blue_Runner]

I love reading these posts

Ha , Ha, I find myself gazing upon mine too. I can't help but to follow those lucious lines and flair..and think about the seas that were split wide open during previous trips. And the sheen of fresh rubbing coumpound and wax in the mid- August moonlight as it dances off of her...as we stand transfixed in her presence.

Swamp you almost made me cry, that was beautiful...sniff sniff.

[willy]

felt twinges of a chubby on that one