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Try it and see, but I don't see it making much difference on a V-20. Maybe a 2 MPH increase on the top end. A hydraulic jack plate would be nice though. Problem with jacking the engines on an offshore boat is you need the lower unit down in the water so the prop can get a solid bite and hold the bow of the boat, but maximum performance requires the engine to be mounted high up to get the prop right at the surface. You can find a happy medium, but to me it would be wasted money for an offshore boat unless you have a 20" transom and a 25" engine. Also make sure your steering cable doesn't bind up with the engine that far back, hydraulic steering would be a MUCH added expense that you don't really need with a 140.
Me personally I would go with a 10" set-back though if your going to run one. At least the 10" set-back would put the engine in cleaner water, and the 140's weight 10"s back shouldn't cause it to dunk to much.
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12-24-2008, 02:25 PM
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The mount looks clean. I would go ahead and use it which you have already decided to do. Let us know how it works out, and of course keep posting pictures. Billy Mac
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12-24-2008, 03:28 PM
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what you have for a motor length?? If the boat is 20 and you are using a 25 it will be perfect, which is a good thing! gets the power head up out of the water.
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12-24-2008, 07:03 PM
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12-24-2008, 09:50 PM
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Is it a 20" or 25" transom? I've had two V20s I used for years, both 25" transom. If a jackplate (especially if it wasn't hydraulic) wasn't really needed, I would invest in a set of trim tabs. Again, just my $.02.
Last edited by Seacrets; 12-24-2008 at 09:57 PM.
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12-29-2008, 10:00 PM
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Update
Guys,
I have since removed the bracket and install the tilt and trim directly on the transom. One of my initial concerns was the steering cable and its new route lower (since I cut the transom down five inches and did not move the cable boot (hole). As you can see its fine I attached it and tested it so for now I will shelve the Bracket.  
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