New guy here - Page 2

Stinky_Hooker · #11 04-26-2005, 04:54 PM

Thats EXACTLY right you guys....I tell everyone that when I redo a boat. When I get it done it will be basically brand new, setup the way I want it, and PAID FOR!!! ;D

chesapeake724 · #12 04-26-2005, 05:43 PM

Welcome aboard! 8)

Blue_Runner · #13 04-26-2005, 06:51 PM

That's the key Stinky - Paid for - Cha Ching!

Franco · #14 04-26-2005, 07:04 PM

EVERYBODY HERE KNOWS WHAT BOAT STANDS FOR:
BREAK OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND.
I HAD MY BOAT UP FOR SALE PRIOR TO MOVING TO FLORIDA - CK THE POST - I WAS GOING TO REPLACE IT WHEN I GOT HERE. FLORIDA IS THE USED BOAT CAPITAL OF THE EAST COAST. BUT TO FIND SOMETHING COMPARABLE WAS RIDICULOUS - EVERY USED BOAT IS ALREADY BEAT UP. A COMPARABLE NEW BOAT WAS AT LEAST $25,000. I BIT THE BULLET AND SHIPPED MINE DOWN. I'D RATHER PUT THE BUCKS IN MINE - I KNOW WHAT I HAVE, I SPEND WHAT I CAN AFFORD, AND I MAKE IT LIKE I WANT IT. TAXES ARE CHEAPER ON REGISTERING MY OLD BOAT THAN WHAT THEY WOULD BE ON A NEW ONE. AND I DONT HAVE A PAYMENT. PLUS HOW MANY OTHER BOATS HAVE THIER OWN FORUM? HOW MANY BOATS STAYED IN PRODUCTION AS LONG AS A V20. DAMN FEW!!!! I'LL TAKE MY 22 YEAR OLD BOAT ANY DAY.
FRANCO

Blue_Runner · #15 04-26-2005, 08:09 PM

Now that's what I'm talkin about Franco...well put my man! You realize that you are indirectly telling me to put a new motor on my boat, don't you?

macojoe · #16 04-26-2005, 08:43 PM

Welcome!!

If you have any brains at all you will dump the boat and buy a surf rod fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't count the headaches, money, aggravation, my boat has cause me!!

But I wouldn't change it for anything in the world!!

But ask anyone here I am as nuts as they come!!

Good Luck!

Franco · #17 04-26-2005, 10:18 PM

Hey Blue, How many of those awesome lights that you make will it take to repower???

WiseGuy · #18 04-27-2005, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the input guys.

I don't know if I'm encouraged or discouraged now! ;D

Sounds like a love-hate relationship, but definately leaning to the positive side for most of you.

As far as being nuts, if that's part of the requirement, I might be just the guy for this job!

Thanks again

reelapeelin · #19 04-27-2005, 10:07 PM

Wise Guy...can't afford to buy new right now, but from what I see on the new boat market, I swear I don't see anything I want...all these Eurotransoms make me wanna PUKE to the moon!...the consoles on the duals are moved way back too far shortening the cockpit(who needs a LONG bow?)...they are designing boats for women and families and forgetting about FISHERMEN...anyway, off the soapbox now...these V20s are what I want in a boat...and my family loves to go in it, too... ;) ;D...

Franco · #20 04-27-2005, 10:45 PM

Be encouraged Wiseguy, I enjoy working on mine almost as much as using it. A V20 is a big boat for a 20 footer. It has a classic design that functione very well. Your only limited by your imagination and budget. I still say go for it. But the misery does love company HA HA HA HA. Come on in bud, the waters fine. Well I'm outta cliches