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FNG with new to me 1989 V-20 cc.
 Thanks for the awesome forum y'all. I've been lurking here for some time and today bought my V-20 largely because of the sterling rep here. She is in really good shape for her age. She has a 1998 Merc 225 carb motor with less than 400 hours, lenco trim tabs, and a desperate need for a good cleaning. Going to throw her in the lake tomorrow and have a bit of fun before operation cleanup begins. Pics to follow. 
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03-27-2011, 05:31 AM
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Welcome to this site. Hope your first day on the lake with your new toy goes well!
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Sorry to say that I no longer have a 1984 V20 :(
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03-27-2011, 06:10 AM
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Good luck with your first launch, should fly with a 225 on her.
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Willy 1986 V20 Old School 1992 V20 1992 150 Yamaha 1997 HydraSport 2250 Vector 2009 17' G3 Outfitter "G Spot" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDebw...eature=related "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted and I won't be laid on a hand on. I don't do these things to others and I require the same from them" JW
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03-27-2011, 06:34 AM
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welcome to the site! check all your safety equipment dont forget to put the PLUG IN and have some fun good luck.
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03-27-2011, 07:04 AM
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There were only a few years the V-20 was rated for > 200 HP...hope you checked the transom out well ...Like Willy said, it oughtta scoot along pretty good!!... 
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'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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03-27-2011, 07:09 AM
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Welcome to the site and congrats on your new ride!
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*************************************** Stay Safe!  Sold - 1984 V-20 Cuddy with a 2003 Johnson 140 hp gas sippin 4-stroke. 1995 Ranger 250C with a 2015 Suzuki 300 hp 4-stroke.
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03-27-2011, 08:33 AM
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Welcome and good luck.....better be pics.....fast
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03-27-2011, 06:19 PM
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Just got back from the lake. After a few teething problems with the old black tombstone, she purred like a kitten. Unfortunately, the trim tabs were non op with the starboard side down further than the port and both trying to bury the bow. Compensated best I could with the motor trim. Cruise @ 4k rpm is 29 knots. Max was 36 knots @ 5100 rpm. Like I said, the trim was awful and the motor would not rev out as a result of dragging the bow. Ordering a new trim tab switch today and sending the boat to the mechanic tomorrow. Hoping to see 56 mph (speed claimed by po) next weekend.
This boat has a phenomenal ride, way better than I was expecting. With 1-2 foot chop on Lake Pontchartrain today, I could have had a martini glass on the center console. Unbelievably smooth and dry, even listing to port as she was because of the broken trim tabs. I could not be happier with my choice. Anyone know a good upholstery shop in new orleans?
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03-27-2011, 07:53 PM
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2011 SUNDANCE B20CCR SKIFF, 2011 YAMAHA 90HP 4 STROKE, 2011 KARAVAN SINGLE AXLE ALUMINUM TRAILER, LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI, MINN KOTA RIPTIDE TROLLING MOTOR 2000CC HYDRA-SPORT 225+HP EVINRUDE SOLD  AND THE PINK JEEP!!!! R.I.P. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=11664 
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03-27-2011, 09:44 PM
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I have a 225 Johnnyrude on my 78 and it flys. 55+ is entirely doable. Welcome to the site and Gl with your new toy.
 
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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. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so 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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