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Forum: Repairs 01-05-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 763
Posted By bigshrimpin
James - PM me if you want a set of new hoses for...

James - PM me if you want a set of new hoses for that motor/pump. I think I have some kicking around the garage that are essentially brand new. There are all yours if you want them.
Forum: Performance 06-17-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,336
Posted By bigshrimpin
BG - you need to calibrate your sea height. ...

BG - you need to calibrate your sea height. There's no way you're running into tight 4ft waves in a v20. My v20 windshield landed in my lap when I tried to make forward headway across stellwagen in...
Forum: Performance 06-16-2016, 08:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,135
Posted By bigshrimpin
Agree with inaforty . . . It was a nice ride...

Agree with inaforty . . . It was a nice ride until the waves stacked up tight across stellwagen, but totally dangerous IMO. I spent some time on a 2680 GB and the snap roll drifting in tight beam...
Forum: General 04-06-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 854
Posted By bigshrimpin
I had a 4hp yama/mariner as a kicker for a real...

I had a 4hp yama/mariner as a kicker for a real short time on my v20. It'd keep you off the rocks or move your boat away from an on coming barge, but that was about all it was good for
Forum: General 03-02-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,434
Posted By bigshrimpin
If it's a saltwater motor . . . make sure you...

If it's a saltwater motor . . . make sure you inspect it for corrosion. See pics below.

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy154/fishn2gthr4ever/IMG_26941.jpg
...
Forum: General 02-26-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,048
Posted By bigshrimpin
MJ - Put me down for 1 new battery as a finders...

MJ - Put me down for 1 new battery as a finders fee for that motor. Find me another deal like that one and I'll get your a pair of dancing girls.
Forum: Performance 02-25-2016, 11:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,483
Posted By bigshrimpin
as ferm mentioned in 1981 the 200 was a vertical...

as ferm mentioned in 1981 the 200 was a vertical reed 2.4L motor without fingerports and 175 was a 2.0L with the big open exhaust. The 1981 v200 is very close to the same power of the mid 80's 175 ....
Forum: Performance 02-25-2016, 12:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,483
Posted By bigshrimpin
1981 Motor Boating Magazine v20 with Merc 200hp

Check out the performance specs from 1981.

https://books.google.com/books?id=QK9jo73c5gUC&pg=PA67
Forum: General 02-18-2016, 05:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,048
Posted By bigshrimpin
You guys need to stop sending MJ all this extra...

You guys need to stop sending MJ all this extra stuff . . . I'm gonna get put to work having to install it : )
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 02-05-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By bigshrimpin
I call dibbs on the porta potty :)

I call dibbs on the porta potty :)
Forum: General 12-07-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 622
Posted By bigshrimpin
Bgreene - 4wd low worked for me in that situation...

Bgreene - 4wd low worked for me in that situation ; ) I used to drop my v20 single axle trailer off the end of the wellington circle ramp. Sometimes the leaf spring hangers would get caught on the...
Forum: Classifieds 11-18-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By bigshrimpin
is this still available? I can't imagine it is...

is this still available? I can't imagine it is . . . but just checking.
Forum: General 10-13-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By bigshrimpin
http://fresno.craigslist.org/boa/5206897055.html ...

http://fresno.craigslist.org/boa/5206897055.html

It's not a v20, but this is a decent hull in your area.
Forum: General 10-11-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,310
Posted By bigshrimpin
Greg . . . That was a very generous gift for MJ. ...

Greg . . . That was a very generous gift for MJ. You should have seen him dancing when the engine fired up. I'm pretty sure he could buy 2 batteries (and put in fresh fuel) and run it "as-is"...
Forum: Performance 09-30-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,073
Posted By bigshrimpin
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/coast-gu...

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/coast-guard-to-suspend-search-for-three-missing-boaters-at-sunset-today/980720
...
Forum: Performance 09-26-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,073
Posted By bigshrimpin
Add 40 gallons in 6 gallon jugs and you've got...

Add 40 gallons in 6 gallon jugs and you've got the range.

It's a total gamble . . . single engine and no backup plan.

Boat/US isn't coming to get you out there even with unlimited towing.
Forum: Performance 09-19-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,073
Posted By bigshrimpin
I bet you are getting better fuel economy that...

I bet you are getting better fuel economy that that with your setup. Hell . . . I can get 3mpg pushing my 23 seacraft with a 1980's Merc cruising 31mph.
Forum: Performance 09-19-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,073
Posted By bigshrimpin
Way too risky with a single outboard in 20ft boat...

Way too risky with a single outboard in 20ft boat to venture 60+ miles offshore. It can be done in perfect conditions with light wind, but it's a gamble.

If you want to extend your range bring...
Forum: General 08-03-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 787
Posted By bigshrimpin
You might just want to say "thank you" after...

You might just want to say "thank you" after someone gifts you their kidney. Adding windtalkin to the equation invites opportunities for ship jump'n ; )
Forum: Performance 05-22-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 848
Posted By bigshrimpin
1981 V200 will be a vertical reed non...

1981 V200 will be a vertical reed non fingerported 2.4L

It's a decent engine . . . performance is similar to the mid 80's 175. The mid 80's vertical reed 2.4L fingerport 175 will turn about 200 -...
Forum: Performance 05-10-2015, 06:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 400
Posted By bigshrimpin
it's missing the airbox . . . as others mentioned...

it's missing the airbox . . . as others mentioned the shift shaft was a big issue. Those horizontal reed 2.6L excels are really strong engines and are very good on fuel.
...
Forum: General 04-28-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,244
Posted By bigshrimpin
Uhhh . . . I wouldn't hold my breath for any boat...

Uhhh . . . I wouldn't hold my breath for any boat appreciating in value except for maybe a conch27. If the boat meets your needs and you can do what you want with it (easily) then that's all that...
Forum: General 04-23-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 939
Posted By bigshrimpin
I just tore down an 01 200 ficht (same...

I just tore down an 01 200 ficht (same displacement block as 225,250). Other than the injectors it is very very similar to the ETEC. I like the Ficht/ETEC injector design vs. the optimax air...
Forum: General 04-18-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 939
Posted By bigshrimpin
I've been on 2 different boats where 250 Fichts...

I've been on 2 different boats where 250 Fichts went down hard (rod through the block in both cases). Etec design isn't too much different from those 2003/4 bombardier fichts . . . I rather have a...
Forum: General 04-18-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By bigshrimpin
Congrats MJ!! That is great news.

Congrats MJ!! That is great news.
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