1984 V-20 CC, 1988 Merc 150 & Trailer in

[CapnBill]

All

Anyone out there looking for a V-20 Center Console (Fisherman) ?
- No - I'm not selling my boat (the Bertram project is not even started) and I like the way my V-20 CC rides!!

But I have a friend with a '84 V-20 CC, with a '88 Merc 150, and trailer. I've seen the boat - it is a clean rig - and ready to run. He is asking in the neighborhood of $6,500.
Call Irv Horne, at Marine Mart at (410) 822-0166 he is in Easton, MD. He is a certified Merc mechanic so I know the boat is right! And he ha work on several of my rigs!

By the way I put my '83 CC Fisherman in over the 4th weekend- Hooray - It is great to be back on the water!

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- THESE V-20s SURE RIDE NICE !!!

It was fun to watch the bow flare in action - In a CC it is a real show - put the bow into a chop and watch the water spray out to port and starborad - and NOT A DROP of water sprays back at the console - WOW - a dry center console - a dream come true!
I was wave hopping like kid on a a jet ski !!!

I once owned a ' 77 Blackfin 24 CC - a great boat - but a submarine in a chop - It would go right through each wave - and you'd get a saltwater shower - with each one - bring bait and a bar of soap!

New enginie arrived for the V-20 CC so now to hang it and rig it - more later!

C-Bill









;) ;)

[trout25red]

what motor did you decide on CB?

[CapnBill]

Trout

I am putting on a (New Old Stock) 2001 135 HP Johnson Ocean Pro. I am taking off a 1991 140 HP Johnson.
Both engines are veneralble the OMC 122 CID Looper motor. A good strong motor.
OK - It may not be super fast, and I had to "punch it" out of the hole. and yes, I can't pull a skier with 6 people in the boat - but most times I'm alone or with one or two other people - and with gas at $2.35 / gal - I can't afford to feed a big 6.
On the 4th, I was doing Mid-20's at 4500 RPM lightly loaded with a 14 x 19 prop, and was doing upper 20's at 5,000 RPM and was still climbing.
Check out the other posts about props, I see you bought the pair of 140's - I plan to use a 15 x 17 which
The "OMC 140 looopers" are good motors - good luch with them - you should be fine - use the two motors to make one good one and keep the parts - a real win-win!

C-Bill

[willy]

hey cb tried to call your friend ref the v20 cc no answer. no answering machine either. sounds like a fisherman. my kind of guy. can you tell me how it is set up inside since you've seen it

[CapnBill]

Willy, and CB

Try calling in the mornings, Irvin opens up around 8:00, closes aroud 5:00, also try Saturday mornings - he's open 8-12, Anyhow try between 8:30 - 9 AM weekdays (usually a good time) - Irv doesn't have an answering machine - Oh well - try later...
As for how the boat is set up - real standard, and original white hull - predistal seating - single galv trailer, clean looking 150 Merc.
If you want, email me your return phone and I'll get it to Irvin.

C-Bill


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[chumbucket]

It would be set up similar to this.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album02

[willy]

looks like you got a nice one there chumbucket, thanks. how do you like it compared to the v20 cuddy, i see you have both.

[chumbucket]

I don't have either actually. The cuddy in my gallery is a buddy's boat. The CC was mine that I sold late last year. Everything I own is for sale for the right price. I just don't have a for sale sign on everything right now. ;D Just kidding. The V20 Center Console is one of the driest CC's I've been on. Very nice boats. ;)

[trout25red]

CapnBill, that should be an economical and reliable engine. No, I was not the purchaser of the twin 140's, but yes those are known to be reliable. I had a 1991 Johnson 150 loop charge on a previous boat that is still being run by a friend who put it on his new hull. I know that is a great engine. You should be very pleased with yours. I think that OMC really had those carburated motors down pat. Both of my boats have v6 carburated 1999 Johnsons. One is a 200 and one is a 225 High Output. Both have been stupendous so far (knock on wood).

[willy]

hey chumbucket thanks for the pics of your cc i taled to the fellow this am. he says it has the older 20" transom and it will take water in if your sitting and get splashed, i noticed on your boat it looks low too, and nothing to stop water that comes over, has this been a problem for you. i'll be using the boat here in jersey around the inlets and it gets rough like a giant washing machine sometimes, could use your wise council ;)

[chumbucket]

Well mine had a 25" leg. I never took anything in the cockpit while sitting, getting splashed or whatever. I did have a splash board that fit the motorwell when running the snot. I'm sure you could rig up something similar to keep the water where it belongs (outside the boat).
I really liked the layout on the V20 Center Console and miss it already. Wish I had kept it. :'(

[willy]

did they have two diffrent sizes, he says his is 20 " transom and 20" shaft merc

[chumbucket]

Yes they did use different sizes. Generally the older hulls used a 20" shaft length. If the boat is as good as CapnBill says and everything checks out, I wouldn't let the fact that it's a 20" transom stop me from pulling the trigger. It's a good starting asking price and posiibly able to negotiate an even better deal. ??? I'd say, it's worth a look if it's not too far away. ;)

[CapnBill]

Willy

Irvin's V-20 CC is in pretty good shape, she is not beat up, and, as CB says, is a good overall boat.
I've known Irvin for many years, bought several boats from, and sold several boats through him. He is fair and honest. He will negotiate in good faith if you make him a reasonable offer - cash talks.
He is located in Skipton. MD about 5 milles north of Easton. MD. That is about 1 1/2 hour drive south from the Delaware Memorial Bridge, or about 1 hour drive west from Lewis. DE - assuming no weekend beach traffic! Call and talk to Irvin a day in advance to make sure he is going to be there - and not out on a boat call.

... and for ther rest of V-20 Irvin has a great stock used Mercruiser, and Mercury OB parts!

Bill C