Max Power

[palerider]

Can anyone tell me what max rated engine size is on a 1988 v20 center console?? I recently purchased this boat with a 1992 Yamaha 200 hp.
Also, how will this boat handle in rough seas??
Last boat was 17 ft bay, so this thing seems huge, I don't want to overestimate how seaworthy it really is.
Great forum---thanks in advance.

PALE RIDER

[rb437]

Looks like 235 for an OB is the max. Check this link.

http://www.wellcraft.com/Images/CService/1988/WC_PIG_20_Fisherman_88.jpg

[reelapeelin]

My bro-in-law's gotta Rude 235 on his 22' Grady Tournament...and it'll FLY!...like to see one onna good V20... :o 8)...if I's gonna max one out w/today's motors, 225 E-Tech would be a REEL-SCREAMER!!

W/that 200, you're gonna have a well powered boat that'll handle some pretty sloppy conditions...you're definately UP-grading in terms of Rough-Water handling cababilities...I think you can expect a lot w/out disappointment...

Show us some pics...sounds like a nice boat>>>

[palerider]

Really appreciate all the info guys. I had no idea this was such a classic and quality hull. Everybody I talk to who knows boats always tells me good things about the V20.
I will be taking her out to the big water this weekend. The mullet are runnin' down here in Southeast Florida!!!
Big Snook, Mackeral, Tarpon, Blues. Can't wait.
Thanks again.

[reelapeelin]

Pale...you say SE florida?...ever heard of the Norton Snagger Fishing Team?...gonna have a big wing-ding in Sebastian around 1st weekend in Dec if you wanna throw in w/us...yours would make 5th V20 in the tourney if you can make it!!!... ;) 8)...

[Franco]

Where ya at Pale, I'm down in SE Florida in Sebastian.

[phester]

love to join that one ,it's just to long a haul for me

[Blue_Runner]

Phes, we'd love to have ya. Guess we'll just have to take lotsa pics huh?

[phester]

would'nt be the same as being there,so the pics will surely suffice

[Franco]

Fly in Phes, We'll pick you up at the airport, seems like were long on boats but short on fishermen

[reelapeelin]

Step out on the Interstate and thumb on down to Columbia, SC...me and Blue Runner probably gonna hook-up there...you can ride w/us... ;) ;D..

[Blue_Runner]

Better get those plane tickets NOW! The longer you wait the more expensive!

[palerider]

Sorry guys--Forgot to check back in.
Reel-- Love to get in on the wing ding in Sebastian. What are the specifics??

Franco-- I am out of Port St. Lucie-- Usually fish out of the Ft. Pierce Inlet.

[Skools Out]

Port St. Lucie hey that's where i bought my Sea Ray from. It was docked there and was named "Family Affair" did you ever see a 25 ft White & Blue Sea Ray there named that?

[Franco]

Hey Palerider, It would be great if we hook up for the sailfish gig !!! *We were planning to fish out of St lucie or Ft Pierce. I'm new to the area and looking for someone to fish with. Maybe we could hook up some time. We have to work out most of the details, all were sure about so far is everybody would like tgo get together and drink some beer, and fish too!!!

[reelapeelin]

Palerider...hook up w/Franco...this will be the 1st Annual N.S.F.T. Sailfish Tournament and $hitkickin'...sometime early winter, but heard BEST Sailfish bite is Feb...have you heard that, Franco?... 8)...