The V 20 hits 50mph tops, but any faster ?

[spareparts]

I'd raise teh engine to the top hole and try the 21 Mirage, if you get the engine too high, you will know it, then you won't have to wonder how it will run rasied anotehr hole, its allways easier to drop the engine down a hole than raise it. Liek I said, my friends 20 grady spins a 19, its a heavier boat than a V, plus he has a big T-top with full cnavas. That 225 Yamaha spins teh 19 with no problem. I don't remeber the different gear ratios on teh Yamaha verses your 250 Merc (1.75 i think), but I'd guess you should be able to spin a 21.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by spareparts

I'd raise teh engine to the top hole and try the 21 Mirage, if you get the engine too high, you will know it, then you won't have to wonder how it will run rasied anotehr hole, its allways easier to drop the engine down a hole than raise it. Liek I said, my friends 20 grady spins a 19, its a heavier boat than a V, plus he has a big T-top with full cnavas. That 225 Yamaha spins teh 19 with no problem. I don't remeber the different gear ratios on teh Yamaha verses your 250 Merc (1.75 i think), but I'd guess you should be able to spin a 21.

I know a friend of mine has a 21 KEY WEST with a 225 YAMAHA 4 stroke and he spins a 19 pitch STILLETTO to about the same RPM's that my 225 EVINRUDE spun a 15 STILLETTO, he maxed at 6100 running 52 and I maxed at 6400 running about 50-51. Those 4 strokes have a pretty deep gear ratio to them in the lower unit.

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

I know a friend of mine has a 21 KEY WEST with a 225 YAMAHA 4 stroke and he spins a 19 pitch STILLETTO to about the same RPM's that my 225 EVINRUDE spun a 15 STILLETTO, he maxed at 6100 running 52 and I maxed at 6400 running about 50-51. Those 4 strokes have a pretty deep gear ratio to them in the lower unit.

Ok, local marinas looking to see what they have for props. One said YES over the phone to several 21p test props and when I showed up in person you would have thought I was speaking Russian, Nyet!!.
Raising the motor to the highest position on the bracket, Friday. That idea is genious. Tweaking on the throttle plates to adjust idle down a bit.
My motor guru claimed mid-50's. He stated that I would be fighting the wind with my t-top and console as it is currently set up.
Since I have totally hijacked this thread I would offer that a light 20 with the proper setup and 250hp would be able to achieve 60mph without question. It would be cool to start with a CC and install a small console all the way to the step for the casting platform.
Bare essentials with a bucket seat that just offers a view over the bow.
Or maybe a cuddy with a small windscreen. 60 would probably arrive with less than 250 hp if the hull was light enough.

[Genie Aye]

Does anyone know the actual HULL speed of the V-20??


As far as the HP deal--As I understand--it just will not meet CG approval and as long as you do not have a incident because of HP you should be cool--other than maybe insurance--make sure they know what is on the boat for power to cover your Butt.

[spareparts]

RR, look thru the gallery at "on the Fly's" boat. As far as the hp, change the stickers on the cowl to a 225

[RidgeRunner]

Spare, I have looked at all of the galleries. That is a small console. I call that the day boat look. Simple, functional and beautiful. It took me 10 years to do my 20 and that is too long. It gave my brain too much time to figure out how to make it overly complicated. Bells and whistles are nice but simple and functional are the reel roots of these boats IMO:)

[RidgeRunner]

BTW, The 250EFI has no stickers on the outside to indicate HP it was recently painted, in a wind storm no less. Hoist the 40 lb lid off and the ECU's have 250 stickers all over.