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Forum: Performance 11-15-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 826
Posted By Steplift 72'
Some of the old Mercury "Boathouse Bulletins" are...

Some of the old Mercury "Boathouse Bulletins" are still to be found on the internet. As I recall back in 83' they said their 150hp would push a light V-20 to 46mph and a loaded one to 42mph. The 200...
Forum: Performance 11-20-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By Steplift 72'
I think the late 80's loopers were great motors,...

I think the late 80's loopers were great motors, hate to see you get rid of it. On a V20 in open water it's a rare day that the speed of a 225 could be used, but when that day does finally happen 30...
Forum: General 11-20-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 444
Posted By Steplift 72'
It worked fine. Sort of hard to reach down and...

It worked fine. Sort of hard to reach down and the tiller was not fully straightened out but I wanted to use the 25 for other purposes too. Later I had a 9.9 4 stroke that worked much better with a...
Forum: Performance 08-14-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,238
Posted By Steplift 72'
Wish someone with a connection to Mercury could...

Wish someone with a connection to Mercury could get their hands on the old "Boathouse Bulletins" from Lake X where they tested boat & motor combinations. The 1983 Mercury info for the Wellcraft V20...
Forum: Performance 08-14-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,238
Posted By Steplift 72'
I certainly believe those numbers, right in line...

I certainly believe those numbers, right in line with the 28 mph from my old V-20 with an 85 Johnson. The Yamaha 3 cylinder is probably a bit lighter too.
Forum: Performance 08-14-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By Steplift 72'
A Wellcraft advertisement from the mid to late...

A Wellcraft advertisement from the mid to late 70's had a photo of the V-20 center console with a pair of two cylinder Evinrude 50 hp motors. I believe the old 50's were very similar to the 48's...
Forum: General 08-14-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 377
Posted By Steplift 72'
Other Mfg's V-20's

I've said that an old fishing buddy had a heavy waterlogged V-20 clone with an OMC sterndrive. It seldom ran because of the old sterndrive, he finally tore the floor out and found the foam level full...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 08-11-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By Steplift 72'
It seems very high and top heavy, but it has to...

It seems very high and top heavy, but it has to extend far behind the boat with an outboard. It appears to have a pulley on the port side near the front of that rig. He's probably sewed rings on the...
Forum: General 07-24-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 295
Posted By Steplift 72'
We never saw any oil along the western LA...

We never saw any oil along the western LA shoreline. A tarball was found about a mile west of us, but analysis from BP Chemists said not from their well. My front yard is the Gulf of Mexico and I did...
Forum: Modifications 04-04-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By Steplift 72'
My 83' model was still self bailing with full 60...

My 83' model was still self bailing with full 60 gallon fuel tank, a 150 Johnson, a 25 kicker, 5 passengers, extra gas, fishing gear, dive gear...... You get the picture. Find a mid 80's model and...
Forum: Repairs 04-04-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 271
Posted By Steplift 72'
If that's the 17 I'm thinking of it's a great...

If that's the 17 I'm thinking of it's a great looking boat with the same Step-lift hull as the V20. 2 fishing buddies had them and kept them for years. One had a 115 Evinrude and ran over 40, after...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 04-04-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 597
Posted By Steplift 72'
Thankfully most of us just appreciate fine lines,...

Thankfully most of us just appreciate fine lines, appreciating is good.....covet is where we get in trouble. Since I've had a 85' model 248 Offshore, I can appreciate without any danger of the sinful...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 04-04-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 241
Posted By Steplift 72'
I think Batman must have retired and finally put...

I think Batman must have retired and finally put the Batboat on the market. I remember starting at the old 6 cyl Merc's in the late 60's and wishing.
Forum: Repairs 03-27-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 924
Posted By Steplift 72'
If it's old "winter gas" and you're now above 70F...

If it's old "winter gas" and you're now above 70F it might be as simple as vapor lock. Refineries blend gas differently with more C4 for winter months so it'll kick off in cold temp's. I've had a...
Forum: Performance 03-27-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 405
Posted By Steplift 72'
Yes actually I've seen the 3.7 versus twin 70...

Yes actually I've seen the 3.7 versus twin 70 Evinrudes, no race, the 3.7 was over 5 mph faster. It was similar in speed to a 140 2 stroke, not quite up with the 150's. All on V20's, they were the...
Forum: Performance 03-27-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 761
Posted By Steplift 72'
The old 360 is the second smallest big block...

The old 360 is the second smallest big block Ford. Not counting the special HD truck engines it was something like 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428, 429 then the 460. The 360 and 390 had low-rise...
Forum: Fishing 03-27-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 288
Posted By Steplift 72'
Easy with a speargun, difficult with bait. But...

Easy with a speargun, difficult with bait. But they're good eating if filleted, don't try to cook'em with the skin left on IMO.
Forum: Fishing 03-27-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 350
Posted By Steplift 72'
Not a thick fillet on sheepshead, but really good...

Not a thick fillet on sheepshead, but really good to eat. The nearshore oil production platforms around here are stacked with them all the warm months. It's hard to get them to bite, but it's easy to...
Forum: Modifications 02-01-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,217
Posted By Steplift 72'
Connecting tanks below the deck could also drain...

Connecting tanks below the deck could also drain BOTH tanks to the bilge. Then any leak on either tank would drop to the level of the hole. Also a slight list would probably let a bit of gas vent...
Forum: Repairs 02-01-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By Steplift 72'
I believe the Coast Guard level flotation rule...

I believe the Coast Guard level flotation rule was for boats less than 20'0", at least at that time. Suppose the extra 5" LOA exempted the V20 from that rule. I've never dug into a boat smaller than...
Forum: Performance 12-26-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,881
Posted By Steplift 72'
A neighbor had a 75 model with a pair of 85...

A neighbor had a 75 model with a pair of 85 Yamaha's and it ran well. An old fishing buddy had a 74 model with a pair of 70 Evinrudes and it topped out at less than 35 mph, wouldn't come close to...
Forum: Repairs 12-26-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,237
Posted By Steplift 72'
I believe you'll be way ahead by painting with...

I believe you'll be way ahead by painting with any reputable paint. I painted with automotive Deltron for a couple hundred bucks....with great results. The stuff is tough and doesn't chip in years of...
Forum: General 12-26-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,589
Posted By Steplift 72'
I am jealous, it's normally nice here but 34F now...

I am jealous, it's normally nice here but 34F now really is tough. The Keys are great, but last time I was there was in 2005 and it was expensive. Did meet a guy from Wisconsin that spent 4 months...
Forum: Performance 11-30-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 533
Posted By Steplift 72'
I tried a 6 hp Evinrude for kicker on a 17...

I tried a 6 hp Evinrude for kicker on a 17 Aquasport. I used it once when the 115 quit, pushed my boat about 3 mph flat calm seas. After that boat I always carried a bigger kicker or had twins. I've...
Forum: General 08-10-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By Steplift 72'
Most 2 strokes like RPM and won't last if lugged....

Most 2 strokes like RPM and won't last if lugged. Check the mfr's recommended RPM range, shouldn't drop below the bottom end of the RPM range with a full load. Sounds like this might be an economical...
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