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Dude, if you're gonna sell it I wouldn't put more than maybe a 1/4 tank of fuel in it. Mine had two fist sized holes as well as a bunch of smaller holes in it and the top of the tank looked great. (The previous owner even showed me.) The foam was the only thing holding the gas in. After filling it completly up the gas worked its way out and I found out about the problem. It's kinda one of those "buyer beware" situations. (Like all used boat transactions!) Just my 2 cents.

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I pumped out a good 20 to 25 gallons of gas.

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Chin up buddy, itll work out. 8)


Look at you....a full time boat restorer now...you go! ;D

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What he's saying is you're a part time officer now so stop day dreaming about that project and go lock up some rednecks riding in golfcarts with lift kits and knobbys :-* ;D

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Yeah thats what I meant. ;D

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Rednecks with golfcarts...LOL ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Hammer, make the fuel system 100% and don't spend more money for a motor. Sell it w/o power. With fuel prices a 250 might turn off some potential buyers. Don't filll the gas tank, just leave it empty. If you do repower, test run the motor with a portable tank (6 gal) for buyers. Let him fill the tank. The new buyer may have to add Sta Bil to remove any condensation in the spring. I think 235 was the highest BIA hp rating for V20 outboards, not I/O's though. We've discussed this before about insurance issues. If it were me, no power, empty tank and a good fuel system. By the way, attorneys love to hear the term "buyer beware". You can't get sued selling a boat w/no power, but you can if you sell a boat that's unsafe and it blows up. Just my $.02

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Ditto to Secrets advice. It'll save alotta headaches.

Best'o Luck with the job search.

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Should have worked on the V today. Felt like spring time. But was to busy working on my Offical V-20 Beer Pong Table. Putting on the clear coat now. Almost done, then back to work on teh V. ;D