4 strokes on V20's

[carbinebo]

Thanks for the input!

I'll be fishing Tampa Bay sometimes with 3-4 adults. Will the 4cyl. / 4str. be up to the task as far as torque?

Bo

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by carbinebo

Thanks for the input!

I'll be fishing Tampa Bay sometimes with 3-4 adults. Will the 4cyl. / 4str. be up to the task as far as torque?

Bo

Hey, your right in my neck of the woods. And yes, most any 4 stroke 4 cylinder will be up to the task with a good prop. Get a prop with alot of surface area to it, and you will have no problems running loaded down. I think the new YAMAHA 200 would be at the top of the short list if you can afford it, but even the 140 SUZUKI would do the job with good performance I would think. I know RANDLEMAN ahsn't ever really complained about his setup, and he runs a 140 JOHNZUKI on his cuddy.

[carbinebo]

Thanks for the info Therm. The 200 Yamy sounds like the way to go. I live right near Terra Ceia Bay. I launch into the Manatee River and fish Tampa Bay / Skyway area a lot.

Bo

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by carbinebo

Thanks for the info Therm. The 200 Yamy sounds like the way to go. I live right near Terra Ceia Bay. I launch into the Manatee River and fish Tampa Bay / Skyway area a lot.

Bo

The 150 Honda I used to have is for sale for a pretty good price...only problem is it is a 20" motor and I suspect you need a 25"er...See Classified Section if you're interested...

[carbinebo]

Thanks, but I'll definitely be going with the 25" transom.
Another question. Is there a difference in the overall lines between a 70's and 80's vintage CC V20? Any other changes?

Thanks,
Bo

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by carbinebo

Thanks, but I'll definitely be going with the 25" transom.
Another question. Is there a difference in the overall lines between a 70's and 80's vintage CC V20? Any other changes?

Thanks,
Bo

No. Most changes throught the years were in the layout of the cockpit, deck and hatches. The biggest change in the overall lines was when Wellcraft went to the V21 and added the engine bubble to the transom and at the same time went to the rounded glass side windows.

[carbinebo]

Thanks for the replies.

Good to know that a 140hp will work so well.

As for the lines question, I've heard people post that they like the lines of the 70's cc or that mid 80's were good construction years so it had me wondering.

Thanks,
Bo

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by carbinebo

Is there a difference in the overall lines between a 70's and 80's vintage CC V20? Any other changes?

Thanks,
Bo

Bo, when you say "CC" some think you mean Cuddy Cabin around here...I think yer referring to a Center Console...on the Center Console there were some changes over those year models you mention (and on the Cuddy as well). The floor deck was elevated making it self-draining and fuel tank size was increased...and in general (there were exceptions) the newer ones were 25" transoms; older were 20"ers. I liked the lines of the 70' models, but I'd opt for self-draining, deeper transom and larger fuel capacity 99 out of 100 times...

[carbinebo]

Sorry for the confusion. I did mean center console when I wrote CC.

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

but even the 140 SUZUKI would do the job with good performance I would think. I know RANDLEMAN ahsn't ever really complained about his setup, and he runs a 140 JOHNZUKI on his cuddy.

I have had 6 people on board and pulled a skier out of the water with no problem with the correct prop.

I have never felt underpowered with the 140, which is probably the least powerful motor in this mid hp inline 4, 4 stroke class.