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I would be curious to hear what robert 644 says (even though he will have a lot more weight on his V), but I think it is under-powered. You could probably get it planing, but it would take a while. I had a 90 hp V4 Evinrude that pushed a 17 1/2 foot Speedliner like a scalded dog, but that boat was very light compared to a V20. If it is a nice boat you can always sell/swap the motor and get a bigger one. Most here think a 150 h.p. outboard is ideal.
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03-27-2010, 02:50 PM
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Ok. Thanks for the replies. I went up to see it today and decided against it anyway. The boat is in decent shape but even the owner admitted the motor didn't really match the boat, which makes me wonder why he put it on there in the first place. Thanks again!
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03-28-2010, 04:20 PM
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Someone on here had that motor on a V and said it worked ok......top speed of 25 or so?
Who was it?
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04-10-2010, 04:24 AM
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04-11-2010, 07:53 AM
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Yep.
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04-13-2010, 11:08 PM
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90 Merc
I had that same Merc inline 6 engine on a Cruisers, Inc. 19 1/2 foot tri-hull. Strong engine that would get it up on plane and top off between 28-32 @ WOT. Sweet, strong motor.
Still... I had a V20 I/O with a merc 90hp 4 cyl that would not plane unless it was glass smooth. I really wouldn't have less than a 140 on a V20.
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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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07-09-2010, 11:03 AM
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07-09-2010, 05:19 PM
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When I bought my 72 model V20 steplift, it had a 72 model 85 hp Johnson. Tried it out with that motor and immediately traded it for a 73 model 135 Johnson which ran great. I recall the 85 Johnson showed about 28 mph on an old airguide speedometer and you could throttle back a bit and still stay on plane. I really wanted to cruise at 28, not have that for full throttle. If I had a 90 that ran well, I'd use it. Keep in mind the older boats had saddle tanks that held just 40 gallons and the only equipment on mine was a compass and speedometer.
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