Dirk - We'd all love to see plans for the boat if you get them. MJ or I can fix you up with a gallery account for posting pictures. I'm 99% sure that the yamaha gear ratio is 1.86:1.
This link might interest you.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/...3042;start=2#2
Dunno . . . where the second HIN is located or too much about the construction. There are some pics in the gallery section of vic's v20 he tore the floor up, so you can see the stringers.