Twins on a V20

[nipper]

I'd give the twin 115's a try and see how they work out! Bet you are right that it would haul a$$.

[Skools Out]

twins are way to heavy on these boat's stick to one motor the last several with twins were slugs and super stern heavy. twins 140's don't truely mean 280 hp closer to 180 to 210 hp in a super heavy package. your twin 115's would be close to 140 to 160 hp, but you twin V4's would weigh 1000 to 1200 lbs plus 8 carbs to feed vers a single V6 150 to 225 would weight in around 65o lbs and only 6 carbs to feed. twins don't add evenly when rated together, you would be better off fuel mileage and weight wise go this a 175 or 200 even a 225 would way out perform the twin 115's or a set of 140's.

[captwalt]

I think santas sleigh is going to make a trip to Ed's marine after the first of the year.I belive a new 250 4stroke Suzuki is in my future. I don't have the plate on mine. I hope it's rated for it. if not I guess a 200 will do.LOL

[captwalt]

Getting a bit off subject but. Skools Out how did you like that Manatee you restored? A friend just bought one that needs work and has never been out in it.was wondering how it rode? Thanks Walt

[Parrot6909]

I would highly recommend checking the weight on the 4 strokes before buying one. A comparable 2 stroke usually weighs significantly less. My V21 with a 150 honda on the back is stern heavy.

[captwalt]

I checked and the 250 weighs in at 580 lbs. the 140 @ 421lbs. don't know how much the 2 strokes weigh. seems like thats about 100lbs more then my old 200 merc. as this is my first V20 what would you guys recommend? it has to be new and push the boat about 45 wot with a load.

[Parrot6909]

The easiest way that I have done research on motor weights is going to nada.com When you go in there under the consumer and the boat link there is an outboard section. Get the year of your V20, assuming a maximum 200hp in that year (or whatever your plate says) look up a 200 of that era from different manufacturers. Then take a look at your 4 stroke options. I believe ETEC's are lighter weight....might do better there. I love the Suzuki's though. They are great motors.

[Skools Out]

Originally Posted by captwalt

Getting a bit off subject but. Skools Out how did you like that Manatee you restored? A friend just bought one that needs work and has never been out in it.was wondering how it rode? Thanks Walt

the best riding boat ever owned and i have alot of boats and had alot.of all i had it's the one i wish i had kept.

[captwalt]

thanks for the info on the Manatee.it just got a new floor and transom over the holidays. it's his first boat and he can't wait to go out in it. I guess it's getting a new 115 Evinrude etech.

[Skools Out]

mine had a 140 evinrude on it just had 120 badging due to 135 HP rating