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Still have mine. ‘86 (maybe ‘85 - can’t remember), 170 I/O. Hasn’t been out for a few years - finally cleaning out shop to get it in and work on it. Long story short, it was overheating because I let the impeller get old and crumble. Got that fixed and almost rammed a shiny new boat at the dock because the choke stuck. Even Spare hasn’t been able to source a replacement part, other stuff took over and the boat’s been sitting. I’m thinking I may have to find a really long choke cable and rig it for manual choke.
I thought it was about ocean ready: new alternator, water pump fixed, new hot ignition, new 15 horse kicker for backup power (which I used several times during the overheating episodes), newer GPS/sonar, etc. I have a couple of fishing buddies with boats, but I really miss the great ride of the V.
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10-23-2023, 09:18 AM
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Still here, of course and still have mine!
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10-23-2023, 11:28 PM
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Yep, still have the 3 mentioned in my Signature. 87 V20 is up for sale, but not selling the Airslot or the V21/.
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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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10-24-2023, 06:44 AM
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10-25-2023, 09:42 PM
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I have my Grandfather’s ‘86 V20. Repowered it with a 2020 Yamaha 200 and still run it nearly every day in the Patuxent River.
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02-28-2024, 10:31 AM
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Dmoore, didn’t you buy bgreenes boat? From what I seen that boat is in near perfect condition, you did good.
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10-26-2023, 07:00 AM
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Djdixon, that boat is priceless.
Love to hear that
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10-28-2023, 05:12 AM
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Still have my 1977 V20,170 I/O, since 06. Replaced the lower unit with a SEI replacement and new batteries. Gave it a good cleaning in the spring. Still looks great. Been busy this summer, rebuilt the kitchen in our 106 year old house. Ripped it out to the ground and built it back. Finishing it up now. Hope to get back on the river soon.
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 77 V20 cuddy with 170 I/O Mercruiser 72 16ft. Carolina w/a 25hp Evinrude
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Still have my 1990 with Mercruiser 4.3MPI 220hp. Boat is still in great shape.
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