What is the HP rating on a '78 V20

[RidgeRunner]

That 1985 rating of 235 probably corresponds to the year OMC came out with the V-6 235 power on their Sea Drive motors, or the same year the 235 regular outboard came about. I know Wellcraft made full transom boats specifically for the SeaDrive motors. Stick with 200 hp or less and you can get all the insurance you want.

[Skools Out]

in the J/E motors on the 88 up carbed 200 / 225 motors they are alike only the carbs changed so you are find with those in 225's as well.

[Skools Out]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

That 1985 rating of 235 probably corresponds to the year OMC came out with the V-6 235 power on their Sea Drive motors, or the same year the 235 regular outboard came about. I know Wellcraft made full transom boats specifically for the SeaDrive motors. Stick with 200 hp or less and you can get all the insurance you want.

the J/E 235 came out in 1978 and went thru 1985 it was around alot of yrs. But in 1985 J/E came out with the 275 and 300 hp outboards and in 1986 the 200 , 225 were born.