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Measure your current transom and see what it is. Not all V-20's had 25" transom. Most of the early ones only had 20"s since that was all that was available back then, but by now many hulls have had the transoms redone. And if you have a 25" transom, you can always cut it down to a 20".
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06-15-2015, 10:01 PM
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The problem with 20" motors and brackets is that you will swamp the motor everytime when you come off plane. If your in lakes and not open water then slap the 20" motor on your transom(if its a 20" transom) and rock and roll!
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06-16-2015, 08:53 AM
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Thanks for the replies so far. My gut tells me the transom has been redone before I owned the boat because I measured it last night from the top edge to the "V" at the bottom of the hull and got 27". The 225 Johnny on it now is a 30" motor. I like the idea of opening the transom to accept the 20", however on Lake MI when we have fished this boat previously we did experience water over the transom a little bit, especially coming off plane. I am not sure however if this was because of the weight of the 225 on the back or just something inherent with this boat? There are scuppers in the motor well so water over the transom is not a concern to much I don't think...you guys are the experts here.
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06-16-2015, 11:37 AM
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I would try to find the appropriate sized leg for the engine. You'll be happier in the long run vs going cheap now.
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1985 Wellcraft V-20, Evinrude ETEC 150: SOLD 1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s 2006 Panga 14, Tohatsu 20
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06-16-2015, 01:31 PM
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If it's really really cheap then I say pass it up and pass the smokin deal along to someone w a 20" transom...... I just cleaned out my inbox too!!! Lol
Seriously the easiest way would be to cut the transom and the splash well is there for a reason BUT I'm just not sure I could bring myself to do it. How good of a deal IS it.... Is it really worth swapping lowers or cutting the transom?
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06-16-2015, 02:14 PM
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Because I know everyone is curious and this may help you help me to determine if its a good deal or not considering what I am looking to do...06 DF150 with 0 hours, paying a little less than $5000. Was bought in 08 to do a repower and was never installed on the boat. Includes the prop but no controls. Option 2 is $2000 for a new power head for the Johnny and put my 20HP Yamaha 4-stoke with 25 hrs on it as a kicker to fish with, option 3 is find a 25" or 30" motor, preferably 4-stroke, then I could sell the kicker and be $2500 ahead.
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06-16-2015, 04:16 PM
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Me, I would go NEW! If you have the cash? Add $1000+ for controls and cables Measure transom hope for the same! I don't like cutting a good transom, so I would get a new 25" lower and sell yours if need be.
Just my opion and like all people we all have one!
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07-29-2015, 01:23 PM
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If you haven't already, check the Zuke for corrosion around the base of the power head and top of existing mid...less likely if it's been in fresh water, but still you should look at that
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07-29-2015, 06:34 PM
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On a motor that has never been started I'd be pretty surprised if he found corrosion
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