Hello to all the V20 owners!

[CapeCodV20]

Hi All!
Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Curt and I have just bought a 1986 V20 with an I/O. It originally had the V6 4.3 but I am currently replacing it with a 5 liter LX V8 Mercruiser. ( Sorry, I like power)javascript:grin()
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Anyone out there who has the V8 I/O I'd like to ask you how you like it, and if they really dig in when you first accelerate...Thanks

I can't wait to try her out, but we just had our first dusting of snow last night. It's going to be a long winter..
Everyone I have talked to says the ride of the V20's is great, and these boats handle well. I'll watch the forums and see what everyone else thinks...See ya..Curt

[Brian_M]

I've got the 250 ci straight 6 I/O and love. Don't let 'em talk you into a bracket!!!

[phester]

most v-20 owners on this board have outboard power, and of course I/O power. Both power plants have their pluses and minuses,one thing for sure....you're going to love that hull. Just got mine this past April and I'm still braggin' about it. I've got a 150 Johnson and it's got plenty of power....but, it could definetly handle more. Good luck and welcome,lotsa sharp guys here that know their boats.

[bigshrimpin]

Welcome Curt!! There are several folks on here with v8's in their v20s . . . When you have her setup with the new motor . . .you'll have to post some performance stats. ;D

[chumbucket]

Welcome Curt. It may just be a weight thing on the holeshot, then once on plane, she levels out.
Where abouts on the Cape are you located? Good to see other locals on here. 8)

[shicks007]

Welcome to the site. ;D

[CapeCodV20]

Hey chumbucket, and others,

I'm in Barnstable near Hyannis. Maybe we'll see you out there sometime. I try to hang out on the Northside near Sandy Neck. I'm always trying to get the ever-elusive striper.

I was originally looking for the outboard version of the V20, but this one came by and I liked it. I had a Mako 20, but I needed the cuddy. We'll see next spring.

Thanks to all for the replies!!

Curt

[macojoe]

Hey there welcome!! I live in Yarmouth!! Just around the corner!!

[reelapeelin]

Hello from The South...Ya know Curt, I've found that V20s are just like navels...some are ''innies'' and some are ''outties''... ;)...but in the words of the ''Hardest workin' man in showbusiness'', Mr. James Brown; ''It's ALL good!''... 8)...

Anyway, you'll find some other V20ers who gotta have that ''shower of power''...Skools Out has been threatening hangin' twin 225s on his for a while, so don't hold back on the ''power'' thing...is that a new Mercruiser or didja find a good used one?...take some pictures of the conversion and post 'em here...we like to watch... ;D...hope all the work goes well for ya, an if ya think a question's too dumb to ask, trust me, one dumber has already been posted...most likely by me... ::) ;)...