I have a 76 V20 which was damaged during Katrina and I was thinking of remodeling the boat. I was wondering if anyone had any idea of about what it would take to remodel her. I realize price will vary according to the level of work I put into her. The hull is solid. What I would like to do is replace the decks, add a bracket, replace the windshield, replace all hardware, add a floor tank, add built in rod storage, close in the transom with a built in livewell and bait station, and possible add a custom hard top. The way I look @ it is a used rig with a solid motor is going to run me around $25k, so I was hoping to get this done and re-powered for about the same. Also, anyone have any referrals for boat works in and around New Orleans?
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I have a 76 V20 which was damaged during Katrina and I was thinking of remodeling the boat. I was wondering if anyone had any idea of about what it would take to remodel her. I realize price will vary according to the level of work I put into her. The hull is solid. What I would like to do is replace the decks, add a bracket, replace the windshield, replace all hardware, add a floor tank, add built in rod storage, close in the transom with a built in livewell and bait station, and possible add a custom hard top. The way I look @ it is a used rig with a solid motor is going to run me around $25k, so I was hoping to get this done and re-powered for about the same. Also, anyone have any referrals for boat works in and around New Orleans?
randlemanboater
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Welcome to the site NOLA!!!
I would think that you could make a like new V-20 out of her for about half of $25k.
Of course that depends on your choice of repower.
I would think that you could make a like new V-20 out of her for about half of $25k.
Of course that depends on your choice of repower.
randlemanboater
God
Welcome to the site NOLA!!!
I would think that you could make a like new V-20 out of her for about half of $25k.
Of course that depends on your choice of repower.
I would think that you could make a like new V-20 out of her for about half of $25k.
Of course that depends on your choice of repower.
Had a 05 225zuki 4 stroke on her and loved it. Will go with the 225zuki again, we got about 5mpg average and topped her out @ 53mph on the gps. That was with about 20gallons of fuel full gear and 3 guys. I grew up on this boat and just hate to part ways with her. Never been on a boat(20ft) that rode as well as or as dry as the V20's.
Had a 05 225zuki 4 stroke on her and loved it. Will go with the 225zuki again, we got about 5mpg average and topped her out @ 53mph on the gps. That was with about 20gallons of fuel full gear and 3 guys. I grew up on this boat and just hate to part ways with her. Never been on a boat(20ft) that rode as well as or as dry as the V20's.
randlemanboater
God
Definately fix her up, there are guys on here that can guide you through the whole resto if you do it yourself, and there are some folks here who are near you who can probably recommend good restoration businesses.
randlemanboater
God
Definately fix her up, there are guys on here that can guide you through the whole resto if you do it yourself, and there are some folks here who are near you who can probably recommend good restoration businesses.
macojoe
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I love my V20, But if I had $25K hanging around, I anit fixing up no old junker!
There are some great deals for less then 1/4 that 25K and you could get a new motor also, sell whats on the new boat for yet some more cash back!!
No sir If I had the $25 K I would buy Skools boat!! Check it out in the off topic section, He will have it for sale for $9500 and the boat is brand new!! Make offer with out mootor and buy new, still have a brand new boat brand new motor with cash to spare!
There are some great deals for less then 1/4 that 25K and you could get a new motor also, sell whats on the new boat for yet some more cash back!!
No sir If I had the $25 K I would buy Skools boat!! Check it out in the off topic section, He will have it for sale for $9500 and the boat is brand new!! Make offer with out mootor and buy new, still have a brand new boat brand new motor with cash to spare!
macojoe
Administrator
I love my V20, But if I had $25K hanging around, I anit fixing up no old junker!
There are some great deals for less then 1/4 that 25K and you could get a new motor also, sell whats on the new boat for yet some more cash back!!
No sir If I had the $25 K I would buy Skools boat!! Check it out in the off topic section, He will have it for sale for $9500 and the boat is brand new!! Make offer with out mootor and buy new, still have a brand new boat brand new motor with cash to spare!
There are some great deals for less then 1/4 that 25K and you could get a new motor also, sell whats on the new boat for yet some more cash back!!
No sir If I had the $25 K I would buy Skools boat!! Check it out in the off topic section, He will have it for sale for $9500 and the boat is brand new!! Make offer with out mootor and buy new, still have a brand new boat brand new motor with cash to spare!
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twistedparot
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i would use that $25k to get the hell outta nawlins!
jk i here in gulfport and know several good boat guys over this way. and my bud just bought a new tig and has a pipe bender if ur serious bout that top we fixin to put a 'minie' top on mine with a bimini extension. drop me a pm. i will help out all i can.
jk i here in gulfport and know several good boat guys over this way. and my bud just bought a new tig and has a pipe bender if ur serious bout that top we fixin to put a 'minie' top on mine with a bimini extension. drop me a pm. i will help out all i can.
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twistedparot
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i would use that $25k to get the hell outta nawlins!
jk i here in gulfport and know several good boat guys over this way. and my bud just bought a new tig and has a pipe bender if ur serious bout that top we fixin to put a 'minie' top on mine with a bimini extension. drop me a pm. i will help out all i can.
jk i here in gulfport and know several good boat guys over this way. and my bud just bought a new tig and has a pipe bender if ur serious bout that top we fixin to put a 'minie' top on mine with a bimini extension. drop me a pm. i will help out all i can.