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After using the boat half a dozen times I have decided to keep it. The PO is a mechanic and will help with any propulsion or mechanical issues and says the hull should be solid for a few more years, also he has free indoor winter storage for it to work on. I really like the ride, if it’s bumpy out I just put the bow up and slow down and there is no pounding, so I don’t understand the pounding complaints others have written about. Perhaps they try to run the boat too fast for conditions? Also, the fuel economy of the 200 HP Mercruiser is impressive and there is tons of storage in the cuddy, besides the GF likes the boat and doesn’t want me to sell it.
Therefore the upgrades begin! Two 3000 GPH bilge pumps seems like a lot? Is there a way to put scuppers out the side instead of raising the deck for now? Time to start reading the mods section and I will post pictures along the way. Oh, found some plastic side louvers for $5 at the local boat shop Pier 58, I think Sea Choice makes them, the old ones were thrashed. And adding some in-gunwale rod holders today. Last edited by OhioV20; 07-31-2019 at 05:19 PM. 
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07-31-2019, 06:17 PM
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besides the GF likes the boat and doesn t want me to sell it.
there the best reason in the world to do anything. i imagine the I/O would ride very well with the engine and fuel tank so low. not sure about running drains out the side, i think the deck is below the waterline. i would worry more about the bellows than the deck drains. make sure their in good shape no leaks, no drips, no errors
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08-01-2019, 09:45 AM
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Really great to hear!
 Whereabouts in the big O are you?
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08-16-2019, 08:59 AM
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Hey, STILL trying to get the correct info. on the Louvers you got from Pier58 Marine Staore.
Even contacted them and they gave me wrong part numbers, even with your pic. I sent them. Anyway you could send me the CORRECT Part Numbers from the "Black Louvers" you used on you V20? Would be much Appreciated...... Thanks,Charlie
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1979 Wellcraft V20 , I/O, Cuddy 1982 SeaRay 260 Express Cruiser (SOLD) 1976 Aquasport 19.6 Family Fisherman, O/B (SOLD)
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08-17-2019, 08:36 PM
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Glad you're keeping her. They really are a great boat. I have (2) 2000gph bilge pumps in my boat, one forward and one aft. Don't think the forward one has ever come on. Seems like more than enough. And I boat in Lake Ontario in the fall a lot for Salmon and Steelhead, as well as in the ocean.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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