My first V20 was an I/O. Had a 350 engine with a OMC outdrive with the ball gear coupling in it. Once I learned to weld hardface on the ball gear "fingers" to reduce the wear it was actually a pretty good system. Had to replace the tilt motor about every 2-3 years which, due to it's location was a pain, but other than that I loved the boat and everything that Ferm said about economy, ease of maintenance, etc. is true for the most part.
And I'm curious also. What rule was violated that removed the original post link?
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer
1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer
1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer
All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango.
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Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly.
(Leave the rest to God) 
Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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