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			Hello, I found this site while looking for info on a 1983 v20. I just bought her this weekend. It is a step down in size from the boat I just sold. I had a 28' Baha.but, with the price of fuel it became to costly to operate. My v20 has the 470 in her. (170 hp).She also has a Honda 9.9 4 stroke for trolling. The 9.9 is just 2 yrs old. She is good shape and ready the water, other than a fresh coat of bottom paint. I am her fourth owner.I will use her mostly on Lake Erie in Ohio. I have seen other V20's on Erie and have been impressed by the way they handle short chop Erie is known for. I will post pics of her when I get her home. Can anyone tell what the GPH is with a 470 and what are the power options if the 470 should take a puke? Dave | 
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			Welcome Aboard Diver! Glad to have you. If the I/O pukes and dies, the popular choice is to plug the hole and hang an outboard on a bracket! | 
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			about 5 mpg, bracket and outboard!! Welcome aboard!!
		 
				__________________ 1986 V20  Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!! | 
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			Ohloa, ahloa, DD. 6-8 gph would probably be expected with a 470. Twins on a bracket would be lovely.
		 
				__________________ '75 Cuddy with '00 Johnson Ocean Pro 150 horse Benny | 
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			If it take a puke get on the radio and give Mac Attack a shout. I'm on the Noth Shore of the western basin. Welcome to the site. Go bracket with an E-Tec. Billy Mac ;D
		 
				__________________ Now being pushed with the Force of an E-Tec! http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...1990-V20-Sport http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ESnJm4uxug | 
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			Welcome to te cult...oops, I meant site. ;D We ned pics. of what ya got. ;) 
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			Welcome diverdave, I'd put in a 383 stroker with a super charger and headers that come out the top of the engine hatch. ;) 8) 
				__________________ 1985 Wellcraft V-20, Evinrude ETEC 150: SOLD 1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s 2006 Panga 14, Tohatsu 20 | 
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			Where ya do your diving at ?
		 
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			Welcome, Dave! I don't know much about I/O's, but I have heard that V-20s are popular on Erie. Best of luck with your '83 (it was a very good year ;) ).
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			Welcome to the mayhem of V-20.com... ;D ...there's lots of great info here ... as you've already seen, the popular opinion is add bracket and outboard when the I/O gives up ... but you'll have to make your own decision there...does your "V" have trim tabs?...they will be helpful in sticking the sharp bow into the chop for a better ride from your "V"...I'm trying to procure a set now... Good luck and post some pix when ya can... ;) ... 
				__________________ '74 V-20/ BF 150 '95 V-21/ BF 150 '84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc '87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha | 
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