Cali-V
Welcome aboard!!
I bought a V-20 2 years ago (before the boat market crashed), tough to find these on the west coast,
and am still working on it--I rewired everything--replaced the motor--twice (Ouch)--and had a new top built--added Lenco trim tabs and am very happy with the boat--still working on a radar arch and a live well for tuna.
I have run 65 miles off the coast multiple times and I am very confident in her abilities. Put good electronics on her and away you go. These are a sweet boat--but need's the trim tabs in my opinion.
I would replace the I/O with a bracket and outboard--2 stroke--4 strokes are aweful heavy. The newer two strokes pass emmisions for Ca. and are great on fuel burn. Search and you will find what you want for what you want to pay. Good luck--
post pictures before and after!!
Genie Aye