[Blue_Runner]

Ditto Fillet, Ditto Seacrets, Ditto CT....I don't really see how, but - I agree with all of your statements!!

BUT - and this is a big BUT - after working on my '72 V20, I can say that I've had it with working on boats!! I will not do it again! If I ever own another boat it'll be almost new....and probably won't be a V20 due to price (new one's are $$$$$$$$$$$$).

So, WiseGuy - have you done this type of work before? If so, you're as insane as the rest of us. If not, you're still as insane as the rest of us just for thinking about it!

How far would you have to tow? If long distance, then you might not want the single axle trailer IMHO.

Here's my breakdown on my '72 project:

- $2500 '72 V20 w/ twin 140hp 1989 Johnsons (took one off and powered up with the other)
- $1200 Garmin GPS and Garmin 250 fishfinder
- $500 Rebuilt my trailer
- $500 Hardware (rod holders, cleats, steering wheel, steering cable, etc.)
- $500 Bimini and Curtains

The total comes to around $5200 and countless hours of labor, not to mention I'm having a wiring problem with my controls causing fuses to blow in my engine and also, the guy who rebuilt my transom didn't do it exactly right which is causing me to have to take the motor back off and fix the transom. I've been thinkin real hard about a new Yamaha 150hp for $6800 here in town, but like Seacrets said - if I do that I'd never get your money back out of it I decide to sell.

BUT, I'd likely have the sweetest '72 in the USA :P 8) ;D :D :) ;) AND I doubt I'd ever sell...V20's are just the perfect size and style.