I had it down like that to drown the bees that were in the hull. I had to raise it back up to drain it. It is going to stay raised from now on. Thanks for the advice though!

The V-20 remained much the same from it's 1st year in 1970 thru 77...and Ferm's right (of course), it falls in that model year range for sure...have you had a chance to peek under that rub rail on the transom yet?...

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Here are a few other pictures for all to see. I have to show my ignorance as I have never owned a boat before and only been on a couple. With your directions on where to look for the markings that tell me the year I do not understand the boat lingo. Could someone please be more clear on where to look. Sorry but I am very new to this!

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I did also leave out that the motor is completely shot. It had an Evenrude V6 on it. What motor would anyone recommend?

standing behind the motor and facing the boat, there is a number on the top right side of the rear of the boat. below the silver rub rail that goes around the boat. the last 2 digits are the year.

right...like Phatdaddy said , just above the u shaped hook that you can see in this picture below

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...9&d=1308673974

Year
 

Thanks a bunch I will look when I get home. If you zoom in on the picture you still dont see it. but I will look anyway. Thanks again!

Nomenclature: (names)
Stern = Rear of the boat
Transom = the rear wall of the boat that the engine mounts on. (same as
stern)
Bow = Front of the boat
Rub Rail = the (most times) silver aluminum rail that goes completely
around the outside of the boat.
Deck = Floor
Cutty Cabin = the little cabin filled with bees.
Port = left side of the boat when viewed from the rear
Starboard = right side of the boat when viewed from the rear.
head = bathroom
bilge = inside bottom of boat.
bilge pump = a small electrically operated (most times) pump that removes the water that usually collects in the bilge from spray, leaks, fish, etc. and pumps it overboard.
cleet = (pronounced Kleet) = metal or plastic projection on the deck that is used to tie rope around.
line = rope.
anchor = heavy, metal object used to keep a boat stationary in the water.

This is a small list. There are lots more, but it's a start. To answer your question, a 150 hp engine is considered by many to be the ideal engine for a V20. The brand you get is going to be your choice. Everyone has their favorites. Some like Mercs, some like Hondas, some like Yamahas, some like Evinrudes and Johnsons, etc. Each brand has it's good and weak points.
Looking at your "before" pics I see you have a lot of work to do. I'm sure that the "after" pics will look amazing. Good luck and if there's anything you need to know or don't understand fully, this is the place to ask. The collective knowledge that is here in these forums is simply astounding in it's depth and breth. Good luck :beer:

It's small numbers molded into the fiberglass so it's not really visible unless you are specifically looking for it...additionally, if a prior owner has done work on the transom (the backmost part of the boat where the motor is attached), it could be gone all together...don't feel bad...we all started learnin' this stuff somewhere along the way...

Now where'd I leave that scrotumater??...:head:

1973 Steplift
 

Thank you so much for your responses I really appreciate them. I did look in that area for the number but the old owner must have had some work done because nothing is there. I did a little research and looked at some pictures and my boat looks to be a 1973 V20 steplift.