Found a V20 with no power but I have questions......

[Parrot6909]

Ok, found this boat by me http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/boa/744880743.html

My question, I have access to twin 75 Mariners that have low hours (20" shaft). Chances of squeezing twins in there?

I had an 86' V20 (actually, I owned it for 4 weeks, sold it to a local marina and they sold it to Hammer........). The 200 Merc was tight in there.....any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

[tsubaki]

That one looks like a 25'' transom (can't tell).
You will probably have to do some transom work to make them fit.
If you do decide on twins, think about a bracket.
I know the "75's were rated for twin 115's, but I'd be more concerned with the weight.
From what I remember, there was a couple of V's that had twin 75's on them and the owners said they would do around 30 mph.
That would be a great project either way you decide.

[tsubaki]

Just looked, those Mariners weigh 300lbs each. The 115's in 1975 weighed 267lbs each.

You might be pushing it a little.
A twin floatation bracket and raising the transom to simulate a full transom might get you by, don't know.

[randlemanboater]

Twin 175's maybe, but I wouldn't waste the time and effort on 75's.

[spareparts]

arrrrgh arrrrrgh arrrrgh, more power!!!!!!!

[taqwache]

Mine came with twin 75s from the factory but the transom was wider then that one in the picture.