1979 20' FF Questions

[TheKid]

I have a friend looking to buy and Aqua he found over here. A few things in the description have me scratching my head. Below you can see the advert. and a link. Pictures are in the link.

1. Did they make a 20' FF in 1979? I only see the 19-6 in the brochures.
2. With the 90 hp motor I cant see this thing doing 35mph. I have a 140 hp on my 222 and max at 30-32. Does that make sense? Maybe the modified V helps?
3. No where do I see a 40gal fuel tank, only 50 and 85 in the deep V.
4. Should there be two batteries like the 222?
5. What would you pay assuming fair condition, good transom and motor?
6. Anyone recognize this boat? Is it yours?

Thanks guys!


http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/2621854720.html

'79 Aquasport  Family Fisherman
20' Cuddy Cabin fishing boat with a '93 Johnson 90 hp 2-stroke outboard motor in excellent running shape.
Make me a decent offer..

Features include:
• Deep V hull for easier deep sea navigation.
• A Cuddy cabin, great for storing your fishing equipment as well as a nice place to take a nap.
• '93 90hp Johnson 2-stroke outboard motor, for better reliability than an inboard.
• 25 mph cruising speed, with a top speed of about 35 mph.
• Bimini top to protect you from the sun.
• Large 40 gal fuel tank for trips to Coronado Island or Catalina Island.
• On-board 40 gal bait tank (1 scoop) that circulates 1100 gph of fresh water to keep your bait alive for hours.
• Built-in cooler under the captains chair.
• Built-in rod holders for storage and two for trolling .
• Bench seat for passengers.
• Life preservers for 6 people.
• New Steering box and cables
• New VHF radio with external antenna.
• New Optima deep cycle sealed battery.
• New Li Lawrence brand Sonar Fish finder.
• New transom ladder for skiers to get back in the boat.
• New bearings on trailer.
• New guide rails on trailer (for easy loading in rough water).
• Newly rewired Trailer and lights.
• New Airhead ski tube with tow harness and rope. (used once)
• Everything needed to pass USCG inspection. . . flares, fire ext., compass, ship/shore radio, etc..
• Will throw in fishing gaff, net, battery charger, life preservers and even a few fishing poles!

Regular motor maintenance has been done by a certified Johnson boat mechanic to make sure it is in top shape.
Recently replaced or rebuilt this winter:
• Lower Prop.
• Fuel pump.
• Water pumps.
• Plugs
• Trailer bearings.
• Trailer lights, complete with all new wiring.
• Steering linkage & hub.
• Deep Cycle Battery.

Registered with pink slip in hand!
$4250/obo!

[Capt. Bob]

Well it's easy enough for a boat owner to round up a 19'-6"" to a 20' boat.

Aquasport did it in the past.

[MarshMarlowe196]

I have a friend looking to buy and Aqua he found over here. A few things in the description have me scratching my head. Below you can see the advert. and a link. Pictures are in the link.

1. Did they make a 20' FF in 1979? I only see the 19-6 in the brochures.
2. With the 90 hp motor I cant see this thing doing 35mph. I have a 140 hp on my 222 and max at 30-32. Does that make sense? Maybe the modified V helps?
3. No where do I see a 40gal fuel tank, only 50 and 85 in the deep V.
4. Should there be two batteries like the 222?
5. What would you pay assuming fair condition, good transom and motor?
6. Anyone recognize this boat? Is it yours?

1: Capt. Bob cleared that up :)

2: My 19-6 did 35mph @ WOT with the same engine.  This boat is the same hull, so its possible.

3: The tank was probably replaced by the PO, and he didn't realize that he could have easily put 40 gallons of gas into a 50 gallon tank.  

4: Aquasport likely put one battery in these boats at the plant/wired for one battery, unless the boat was special ordered with two.  In either case, the battery(s) would not have lasted for 32 years, so the battery setup is probably aftermarket.

5: $3000, but I'm a cheapskate.

6: ???


Nice Boat