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bgreene

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Yes, sold my V21 to Dave -solid guy, we remain in contact, he's doing great things with the boat.

I moved on to bigger Formula 233 Cuddy, 24 degree deadrise that I'm improving from original purchase. All wiring replaced, new fuel tank, hoses, new trim tabs, bilge pump, nearly new Zuk ap 250 DF with fly by wire. Former owner kept out of water since 1988.

V's are terrific boats, I believe best in class for what they are, offer, and price to be had.
Formula's my 5th boat.
 
Welcome back and we look forward to seeing your Formula! Your V-21 is in excellent hands, as you know. Hope all has been well with you.

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scook said:
So what is your current boat situation? It must be pretty nice to replace the one you sold to D.
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Scook …here you go
I don’t follow any rules about my boats …..so on a bit of a whim I bought a 23 Seacraft Sceptre that I planned to rehab some.
Reason ….just wanted a more ocean going boat and I’ve done plenty of research about the Seacraft.
But oops…..Seacraft needed more work than I wanted to get into, and just about that time I found a bit of a “barn find “ 1980 Formula 233 cuddy listed for very fair price down in FLA…
Down to FLA I went ….sold the Seacraft and now finishing up the Formula
Formula had 1988 Suzuki 200 that still ran great and I fished it a few times last summer.
Found a collector that wanted it..so sold and then found a nearly new Suzuki DF 250 AP .
And here we are …
 
From a couple of pictures I saw, the formula looks a bit like the V and a bigger boat would be nice for the ocean. I’m glad you’re not boatless.

Interestingly, I got my ‘85 V-20 almost 20 years ago from a guy with no mechanical ability beyond changing the oil (for which I’m grateful), when it quit running. He’d used it in the ocean off California fishing. He replaced it with a new 23’ Striper walk around and told me later that the V was a better boat in the ocean. Unfortunately mine is collecting dust until I can get back to it for a thorough clean-up and a few maintenance items.
 
scook said:
From a couple of pictures I saw, the formula looks a bit like the V and a bigger boat would be nice for the ocean. Im glad youre not boatless.

Interestingly, I got my 85 V-20 almost 20 years ago from a guy with no mechanical ability beyond changing the oil (for which Im grateful), when it quit running. He usedd used it in the ocean off California fishing. He replaced it with a new 23 Striper walk around and told me later that the V was a better boat in the ocean. Unfortunately mine is collecting dust until I can get back to it for a thorough clean-up and a few maintenance items.
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I fished my V21 in the ocean to about 20 miles out for all the years I owned it.
With proper trim tabs and experienced Capt. these Vs run great, and very stable on the drift.
The Formula 233 is a very different hull. It rides much bigger, and is much bigger inside and out. Design goes back to Don Aronow in 1962. Its also a very classic cuddy design which I like. Im pleased to have sold the V21 to Dave, and fortunate to have found the Formula.
 
bgreene said:
Step ….i can’t help you on this one. Thanks
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Added for STEP: I CAN answer your question ref how I sold my very pretty boat:
1. I put it up for sale
2. Interested party contacted me
3. I showed the boat and did test ride
4. Confirmed, paperwork and got paid


That’s how I sold it.
Thanks for asking
 
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