New v 20 owner here

[Cam]

I believe the boat is rated for up to either 225 or 250 hp. you should be good to go.

[Disturbed]

I have a 1990 V20 powered with a Johnson 175HP and it hauls @$$. I read that it was rated for 225HP, but I can't remember what site. I think it may have been Iboats.com. I'm a newbie V20 owner, and have already had it offshore several miles in both 1-2ft and 2-3ft seas, and it handled very well. I absolutely love this boat and I'm glad I did a lot of research and bought it. The guys on this forum are a WEALTH of information. Welcome to the V20 club.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Welcome!!

No such thing as overpowered with a 225. I almost powered my 83 V20 with a 225 Optimax. My main fishing is offshore, most of the time 20 to 35 miles out. The V20 is a great all around vessel. Before i took her out of comission for some repair work, not only was she a offshore fisher, she was a family boat for watching fireworks, going to the beach, cruising, etc. Alot of our family memories are on her.

Simple transom test is to tilt the motor all the way up and push down on the foot watching for transom movement.

[Illogikal99]

I recently went from a 140 to a 225. what a difference! you don't need every bit of that power but its nice to know you have it. open her up on a glassy day and enjoy getting your hat blown off! welcome to the site

[thecabinetguy]

Thanks a ton guys, looking forward to first run, Finishing rebuilding a used trailer for the v as it was sitting on an old steel trailer which i didnt trust as far as i could throw it.

[Kracker Jack]

Ft. Myers !!! Wow!!! I built a few house in ft.myers. my dads best friend was a builder and I went down there to run a crew for him about 8 years ago. He lived in arcadia Fla. We did a lot of grouper fishing in the gulf on his Mako. Welcome to the site. Do that transom test Jason talked about earlieir if you have any doubts.

[thecabinetguy]

Originally Posted by Kracker Jack

Ft. Myers !!! Wow!!! I built a few house in ft.myers. my dads best friend was a builder and I went down there to run a crew for him about 8 years ago. He lived in arcadia Fla. We did a lot of grouper fishing in the gulf on his Mako. Welcome to the site. Do that transom test Jason talked about earlieir if you have any doubts.

I did the transom test a year or so ago. Im pretty confident the transom is ok. Are you still in the buisness? I am a remodeling contractor and also have a custom cabinet shop. I have been in Ft. Myers 30 yrs and we may have crossed paths at one point. Small world we live in. Thanks.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Illogikal99

I recently went from a 140 to a 225. what a difference! you don't need every bit of that power but its nice to know you have it. open her up on a glassy day and enjoy getting your hat blown off! welcome to the site

Oh goodie - another V with a 225 !!! How fast WOT !!

[thecabinetguy]

First run in the v didnt go too hot. Had mechanic buddy of mine rebuild carbs, Run # 2 was great. No gps or decent speedo but will guess 42-47.

I can attest to the durability of the hull though, I ran in the gulf in a pretty good chop and the boat felt solid and was pretty dry. Also on the way out i winged a manatee at about thirty mph. The boat launched to the right so i obviously didnt hit it with prop thank god.

This boat could use some trim tabs though.

[bgreene]

Trim tabs make a BIG difference in the ride characteristic - I recommend it.

Put em' on mine and now can trim down to eliminate pounding, plus tune in the ride for assorted conditions. Getting the forward / cutting edge of the bow to work through the waves just enough settles the ride down very well.