Hello All Just got my new :) 1983 20V

[MoonGlow II]

This is a great forum and it helped me buy the boat. It is a CC with a tandem trailer and a seized Suziki DT 150 Paid $750.00 for the package...boat and trailer are in great shape...open the engine and its toast...but knew that going in...Hope you can help me with some questions...how do I find out if it is set for a 20" or a 25" outboard the model number is WELE0955M83 -V20 also seems like the 150hp motor seems to be the choice from reading here but 200-225hps are more available in the used market any suggestions on what to look for and what to stay away from in the used motors...boat will be used for diving max 4 people and 8 tanks and boat camping all near shore off of Ft Lauderdale and the Keys.....Thanks and looking forward to the replys

[Destroyer]

Hi and welcome to the forums...Congrats on the new boat. :clap: Measure from the top of the transom where the engine sits to the bottom keel of the boat. That distance is what your engine is. (I think, and I may be wrong) that all V20's are set for 20" engines, unless there is a jackplate on the transom or unless the transom has been raised.

You're correct, a 150 is the engine of choice for these boats, BUT 200's and 225's are not unheard of. In fact, there are several members here that run them on their boats, including this writer. Get what you can afford. and remember... :thre: We love to see projects...it gives us all ideas, and at the same time we can give advice easier. :beer:

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Hello there and welcome aboard. Congrats on the new boat. :thre:

As far as the engine height, it is very easy to measure your transom. What you do is measure from the bottom of the v to the top of the transom where your motor would be. That measurement should be 25" or 20". That would be the size of the motor you'll need.

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Oh chit, we were typing together :beer:

[Destroyer]

Oh chit, we were typing together :beer:
LOL yeppers... lets call it a dual authorship. :clap:

[Blue_Runner]

On the 20" vs. 25" I believe the earlier hulls were mostly if not all 20" transoms but they did make 25" a little later on, maybe early to mid 80's?

A lot of the 20" transoms have the "notch" in the middle and the 25"s are straight across.

Here's the notch on my old boat ('73):
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album33/S2010084.sized.jpg

[cape cod v20]

Hi and welcome to the forums...Congrats on the new boat. :clap: Measure from the top of the transom where the engine sits to the bottom keel of the boat. That distance is what your engine is. (I think, and I may be wrong) that all V20's are set for 20" engines, unless there is a jackplate on the transom or unless the transom has been raised.

You're correct, a 150 is the engine of choice for these boats, BUT 200's and 225's are not unheard of. In fact, there are several members here that run them on their boats, including this writer. Get what you can afford. and remember... :thre: We love to see projects...it gives us all ideas, and at the same time we can give advice easier. :beer:
I have a 1988 and it has a 25" transom. Straight across.

[cape cod v20]

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj26/dboycamp/SDC10460.jpg
For the guys who like pics. I forgot to put this in my last post.

[nipper]

Looks like a terrific buy for $750, nice trailer, nice bimini. Good luck with it. Glad you found this site. Wealth of knowledge here (not much from me--but that's why I am here)!

[joe7670]

:thre:

Hey someone from my area! Nice price. Plenty of guys on here willing to help you with any questions you may have.

[Blue_Runner]

Hey Cape Cod V20 - you and I have the same motor. What year is yours? Mines an '04 I bought new in '05. I probably have plus or minus 500 hrs on it. I just had a fuel pump go out and have had to clean the carbs due to a trashy fuel tank but other than that the motor is great and pretty quiet for a carbed 2 stroke. Very nice looking boat!

For those that might not realize, the v21's they made later on have an entirely different 25" transom setup that adds more cockpit space. Check it out:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0407071201.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/S2010011-2.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/S2010014.jpg

[MoonGlow II]

need to sell old boat so can buy an engine for the 20V then the real work starts...LOL

[MoonGlow II]

i finally removed the old dead engine and measured the transom it is just shy of 21" and is straight across...so i guess i look for a 20" shaft motor

[cape cod v20]

Hey Cape Cod V20 - you and I have the same motor. What year is yours? Mines an '04 I bought new in '05. I probably have plus or minus 500 hrs on it. I just had a fuel pump go out and have had to clean the carbs due to a trashy fuel tank but other than that the motor is great and pretty quiet for a carbed 2 stroke. Very nice looking boat!

For those that might not realize, the v21's they made later on have an entirely different 25" transom setup that adds more cockpit space. Check it out]
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0407071201.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/S2010011-2.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/S2010014.jpg
Hi Blue Runner. My motor is a 05. I just picked up the boat and motor a couple months ago and the motor only had 190 hours on it. I was suprized how quiet it is compared to a 2 stroke Suzuki 150 EFI I had just prior to this. ive put about 15 hours on it since I got it and runs absolutely flawless. Im suprized how easily it starts, just like my EFI I had before. Thanks for the compliment on my boat.