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Forum: General 03-21-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By Duke01
Step, I have a genuine Panasonic 8 track player...

Step, I have a genuine Panasonic 8 track player that I will send you...no cost. I hope you like my 1970's Rock tapes. I do like my Merc 200 2 stroke, and there is something special about 2 stroke...
Forum: General 02-12-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 345
Posted By Duke01
I have had the electronic Weems & Plath flares...

I have had the electronic Weems & Plath flares for 5+ years. I also keep a flare gun with expired flares on board. Haven't had the need to use one yet...batteries are fine so far. Probably time to...
Forum: Performance 11-22-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By Duke01
Thanks Spare and Phat - I appreciate your input

Thanks Spare and Phat - I appreciate your input
Forum: Performance 11-20-2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By Duke01
I am concerned about reliability, but the only...

I am concerned about reliability, but the only ongoing challenge is starting.

She runs great once started. I usually run 10 miles or so and then troll with my 9.8 kicker motor. I have no...
Forum: Performance 11-19-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By Duke01
Just following up on this posting: The purchase...

Just following up on this posting: The purchase never happened - the seller decided to keep the 150 Pro XS. The old Merc lives on.
Forum: Performance 11-02-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By Duke01
Thanks Spare. I really appreciate your feedback....

Thanks Spare. I really appreciate your feedback. It is coming off of a Stratos walleye boat which is the same base weight as the V20. He has it loaded up with 6 batteries (36V trolling motor) and...
Forum: Performance 11-01-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By Duke01
150 Mercury Pro XS

Is anybody running a 150 Mercury Pro XS (2 stroke) or something similar on their V20? I am curious about performance. There is a 2010 available that I am considering as a repower for my 1980 Merc...
Forum: General 04-06-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 597
Posted By Duke01
Yes, spring start up is always exciting. I...

Yes, spring start up is always exciting. I typically have fished in western Lake Erie for walleye, but this summer we will be based in northern Lake Huron near Cheboygan. Salmon fishing is pretty...
Forum: General 04-04-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 597
Posted By Duke01
Hey Step, my plan is to do the transom rebuild...

Hey Step, my plan is to do the transom rebuild myself. It was redone once before by the previous owner, but a crack developed between the transom and splash well that he did not address. I suspect...
Forum: Modifications 04-03-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By Duke01
Closing out this post...I never did see a way to...

Closing out this post...I never did see a way to rotate the zinc outboard trim tab. The previous owner had it straight (neutral) too. I ended up taking a grinder to the zinc so I could rotate it. ...
Forum: General 04-03-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 597
Posted By Duke01
I have a 78 cuddy, and still have the original 46...

I have a 78 cuddy, and still have the original 46 gallon aluminum tank, and it is foamed in. It will probably be the catalyst for a repower and transom rebuild down the road. A short Michigan...
Forum: Modifications 03-19-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By Duke01
Trim Tab Adjustment - Old Merc

So, I pulled the trim tab from the outboard (1980 Merc 200) and there is a 6" bolt with 1" of threads that is under the tab next to the bolt that holds the trim tab in place. I removed the 6" bolt...
Forum: Modifications 02-26-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By Duke01
Thanks Spare. The mating part on the lower unit...

Thanks Spare. The mating part on the lower unit must rotate. I will have to take a closer look when I pull the shrink wrap in a month or two.
Forum: Modifications 02-23-2022, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By Duke01
Yes, you would think so. There does not appear...

Yes, you would think so. There does not appear to be any adjustments (for rotating) on the trim tab.

Looks like I was able to upload a modified file (pic) of the bottom of the trim tab.

The...
Forum: Modifications 02-22-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By Duke01
Torque Tab

Does anyone have experience using a torque tab on their outboard? I have an old 1980 Merc 200hp Black Max and experience significant steering wheel pull due to the outboard prop rotation. Last year...
Forum: General 01-02-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 322
Posted By Duke01
V20 at Haulover Inlet

I ran across this quick video on FB of a V20 going out haulover inlet. My apologies if this has already been shared. Interesting to watch the V20 in the rough waters. I thought that the captain...
Forum: Repairs 03-18-2021, 05:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 262
Posted By Duke01
You are correct Step, in the youtube video he is...

You are correct Step, in the youtube video he is not installing the rubber seal as designed. The seal is supposed to be installed like a grommet around the flange of the thermostat (as you...
Forum: Repairs 01-06-2021, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 368
Posted By Duke01
My primer bulb is 3/8 too. So is the fuel line...

My primer bulb is 3/8 too. So is the fuel line from the tank, and the fuel-water separator. I used the reducer from Amazon to drop down to 5/16 for the connection to the outboard.
Forum: Repairs 01-05-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 368
Posted By Duke01
The fuel line for my 1980 Mercury 200 HP is 5/16....

The fuel line for my 1980 Mercury 200 HP is 5/16. I confirmed that when I installed an in-line fuel filter a year ago. Interestingly, when I bought the boat 3 years ago, the only fuel filter was...
Forum: General 12-21-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 354
Posted By Duke01
That is good to hear Genie. I moved my batteries...

That is good to hear Genie. I moved my batteries forward to mid-ship a year ago. I will probably be adding 80 to 100 lbs with a new 4 stroke. Considering a transom rebuild, repower, and new gas...
Forum: General 12-02-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 354
Posted By Duke01
Looks like a nice set up Genie. Have you had her...

Looks like a nice set up Genie. Have you had her out on the water yet? I see that you have a kicker motor too, as do I. Curious how she sits and if the floor stays dry while trolling (thinking...
Forum: General 11-23-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 274
Posted By Duke01
Looks like a great home for the V20. I...

Looks like a great home for the V20. I absolutely love the ramp, what a great idea. My hips get tired pretty quick climbing into the boat by way of the fender.
Forum: Performance 11-01-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,186
Posted By Duke01
Does anyone have experience with the Bennett...

Does anyone have experience with the Bennett SLT10 Self-Leveling Tabs? Certainly inexpensive ($100 at Hodges Marine) and easy to install. Curious about how effective they would be quarterly 2-3...
Forum: Performance 10-11-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By Duke01
Zebra Mussels

Here are a couple of pics via Imgur:

https://imgur.com/R9NHx4D

They probably only weighed around 20 lbs, but they created quite a resistance at 20 mph. Power washed for 3 hours, still need to...
Forum: Performance 10-09-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By Duke01
Root Cause: Zebra Mussels Yes, what I...

Root Cause: Zebra Mussels

Yes, what I thought was a engine mechanical issue was the drag created by a couple thousand zebra mussels. No bottom paint on this boat since I intended on rack storage...
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