Is this a good price?

bobby2400

bobby2400

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I'm am currently looking at a 1976 V step Cuddy in fair shape for its year. Floor good, transom good, could use a new coat of bottom paint. Currently running a 1995 Johnson 112 special with T&T. Also has a like new Venture Roller trailer. Comes with 2 new batts' fishfinder top and 3 new seats. Seller is asking 3500 firm. I am looking for a good bay boat with alot of room and this seems to fit the bill. ??? ???
 
That would be top end. I have a Force 150 which translates to about a 135 and get top end of 35 with a full load. Cruise around 26-28 at 4200 rs. I'm not saying don't buy it because of the motor just don't expect to be a speed merchant. I was advised to stay away from the Force and I'm glad I didn't! billy Mac ;D
 
Like all said you will be slow, but steady!!

Make sure that you have the motor checked out good before buying!!

Use it up and when she i dead or when you have some cash you can repower with what you want.

Good Luck!
 
I have a 96 115 Evinrude on an 18ft Wellcraft Sport CC and without the T Top on flat water the top end was 30 mph. I doubt I will get that since I added the T Top. If your's is a V20 with a TT I would think you will probably top out at 25 mph ..........
 
Heres the Picture.
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Looks like a new trailer.

Go do the "transom jump" and test run the motor.  Looks pretty good 2 me.

It is always best to "sea trial", but if you cant, pretend you are on the water, put motor in forward & reverse while its running to make sure gears work, turn the steering.  Sit in the captains chair and look stoic. Open a can of Beenie Weenies and see if you can choke em down while inhaling the 2stroke smoke.
 
Looks worth every bit of askin'...always helps if you can get 'im down some, but I wouldn't walk away if he's FIRM ;) ...SUGGEST COMPRESSION TEST ON ALL MOTOR'S CYLINDERS AND CHECK FOOT OIL...Sea-trial if ya can...


W/motor tilted up, apply your weight to motor foot and LISTEN for cracking noise...too much and the transom's bad...my old '74 still holds my fat-a$$ w/ only a little bit of noise... ;D ...
 
Went to check it out today compression is 100,100,100,97 transon seems pretty solid when I did the shake test. I'm not sure if I mentioned it comes with a canvas top in very good condition. I'll post a pic of the top later. I guess I am now a new V owner :o
 
I should have bought a power winch myself. Thats how I think I pinched the nerve in my neck.











Or was it from Lisa's sex swing :-/ ;D
 
Thats a nice price for the winch, but the power source, shouldnt that have a plug or something so you can plug it into your power source under the bumper ?? ???
 
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