I just repowered my 89 V-20 boat from the original 150 force with a 97 200xl offshore mercury with a 21 pitch prop and man will she handle great. I took her out on the test run here on St. Simons Island Ga. with a strong 2ft chop and I am very impressed with this V-step hull, I have owned several boats in the past and i don't think for the size nothing could touch this boat for light offshore fishing. It will top out at 51mph and cruised at 40mph.