Actually just found this gem on CL. Twin 55's. Seems a bit underpowered to me but just shows they do exist.
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/boa/5677291144.html

Also found locally a '73 center console with the 165hp IB/OB. I really wanted an IB/OB before I bought mine but couldn't pass up the deal I got on mine. However having a second V-20 can't be such a bad thing. :sly:
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/5634075310.html

Either of these members boats?

Fishbone strikes again, been a while.

Yeah this 83 in a good candidate for someone who wants to go full bore and set it up the way they want. It's hard to tear into a boat that is still in good shape and start cutting her up while she is still usable.

Go get that 21 hull. You already have a few, mama won't notice it if you sneak it in.

This boat a scam?

The big issue with twins will be weight, V-20's are notorious for sitting low in the back with much weight on the transom.

How about twin 90 Yamaha 2 strokes? They are rather light.

I would chose a Johnson/Suzuki 4 stroke myself.......:fam:

I agree that twins are not in the wheelhouse for thus hull.

That said. If I had to do transom work and wanted twins I'd have to close the entire transom and add a stainless bracket on the rear. The extra flotation and plane able length you would get from it might actually behave on the water.

7th line down says Max hp Twin 115's


http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...t_1972/4_G.jpg

Thanks Joe. So now we know that our hulls, without engine, gas and such, weigh in at 1920 lbs. Useful info when trying to figure out trailer tongue weight. :head:

Welcome, but I have always none the weight. spec are always in the gallery sectiomn!

Remember, they also claimed the cabin slept two

It doesn't seem like there could be a practical reason for twins. The maneuverability argument doesn't seem to make sense: A V20 with a 150 on it maneuvers SO easily already. Has anyone ever had a problem putting a V20 where they want to? It's not like its a 40-foot beast that weighs 2 tons.

I feel like if you're really worried that your power is going to fail when you're out there, then go with a kicker. Cheaper - and you now have a trolling motor.

My 150 Merc Black Max weighs around 400 lbs. A pair of 75s, for instance weighs 265 each (according to NADA), so you're adding substantial weight for the same amount of power - and greatly INCREASING the probability that you're spending $ on maintenance (two old outboards instead of one).

Total personal thought here: I also think two "small" motors is a little goofy-looking. When I see some sweet boat roll out of the harbor with twin 300 Verados or something, I'm always kind of impressed. A pair of old 75s? Just doesn't seem to boost the "cool factor" if that's the motivation. (Just my opinion- might be on my own on that one.)

Regardless, I love this site. I check it multiple times a day and I honestly appreciate that you are always contributing to it, 3Squids. Ilook forward to more updates!