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Hello,
I found this site while looking for info on a 1983 v20.
I just bought her this weekend. It is a step down in size from the boat I just sold. I had a 28' Baha.but, with the price of fuel it became to costly to operate. My v20 has the 470 in her. (170 hp).She also has a Honda 9.9 4 stroke for trolling. The 9.9 is just 2 yrs old. She is good shape and ready the water, other than a fresh coat of bottom paint. I am her fourth owner.I will use her mostly on Lake Erie in Ohio. I have seen other V20's on Erie and have been impressed by the way they handle short chop Erie is known for. I will post pics of her when I get her home.
Can anyone tell what the GPH is with a 470 and what are the power options if the 470 should take a puke?
Dave

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Welcome Aboard Diver! Glad to have you.

If the I/O pukes and dies, the popular choice is to plug the hole and hang an outboard on a bracket!

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about 5 mpg, bracket and outboard!! Welcome aboard!!

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Ohloa, ahloa, DD. 6-8 gph would probably be expected with a 470. Twins on a bracket would be lovely.

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If it take a puke get on the radio and give Mac Attack a shout. I'm on the Noth Shore of the western basin. Welcome to the site. Go bracket with an E-Tec. Billy Mac ;D

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Welcome to te cult...oops, I meant site. ;D
We ned pics. of what ya got. ;)

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Welcome diverdave, I'd put in a 383 stroker with a super charger and headers that come out the top of the engine hatch.

;) 8)

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Where ya do your diving at ?

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Welcome, Dave! I don't know much about I/O's, but I have heard that V-20s are popular on Erie. Best of luck with your '83 (it was a very good year ;) ).

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Welcome to the mayhem of V-20.com... ;D ...there's lots of great info here ... as you've already seen, the popular opinion is add bracket and outboard when the I/O gives up ... but you'll have to make your own decision there...does your "V" have trim tabs?...they will be helpful in sticking the sharp bow into the chop for a better ride from your "V"...I'm trying to procure a set now...


Good luck and post some pix when ya can... ;) ...