first catch on new 78 v20

[this guy]

What upgrades n motor size is needed for lets say 20 mile off shore trips

[lathehand]

Welcome Befor anyone can advise you on a motor you need to let us know what your running now.

[spareparts]

lots of gas, lots of beer. Good lookin naked women in case the fish ain't bite'n

[Haole808]

Originally Posted by spareparts

lots of gas, lots of beer. Good lookin naked women in case the fish ain't bite'n

What he said......

[this guy]

The boat has a 125 merc 1996. Other than that its mostly stock working on getting it cleaned n waxed . Will post some pics..

[spareparts]

that 125 is a decent motor, a little under powered for a V20, but it will get you there. Begin with preventative maintenance, change the gear lube, put a new water pump in, replace the thermostat, replace the fuel filter,add a water separating fuel filter, replace your fuel line and primer bulb with a quality primer bulb(go OEM). Issues on those motors are: lower unit are weak, fuel pump diaphragms, carbs are a pain to set up properly, mercury electronics, fuel lines on the engine, especially at the junction of the oil line, incoming fuel line, out going fuel line). if your engine has the accelerator pump on the block, get rid of it, you'll never know the difference and it will keep you from having an issue with it. If you don't have one, add a second battery. oil injection on these motors don't give too much of a problem

[this guy]

The lower units been replaced and it does have 2 batteries. I also will look into the rest of yhe stuff. A spare blown motor n a bunch of new parts came with it. Is there any reputable mechanics in the north jerzee area you would recommend

[spareparts]

i reread your question and realized i missed your point. If you want to upgrade to a bigger engine, there are lots of choices to consider, but to narrow your possibilities, I'd need to know what kind of money you are looking to spend

[step up here]

Towing contract Boat US, Sea Tow etc. Capt Pete is a certified marine mechanic in Point Pleasant NJ and even owns a V-20 and is on this site as Capt. Pete. Good luck fishing!

[Haole808]

Originally Posted by this guy

What upgrades n motor size is needed for lets say 20 mile off shore trips

My 81' has a 96 Johnson 200 ocean runner.

Though I just bought the boat, all the research Ive done, everybody says these motors are near bulletproof. The mid 90's models are very good and you can probably pick up a 150-200HP for about $3500-$5000.