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[InvisiBill]

Blue Runner manually added me, thank you!

I'm inheriting my dad's 1980 V-20 center console. Still has the original Mercury 150hp (though he said he modified it closer to the 200hp version). It hasn't been in the water since 2016, but is such a great boat. He modified it from stock with an extra 30 gallon fuel tank, and added a 1.5 inch lumber piece to the transom to raise the engine- then went from the long shaft to the XL shaft on the lower unit to keep things the same.

[scook]

Congratulations Bill - It’s really nice to hear about one of these boats getting a new life. It’s sad to see the older generation fading, but it’s a great way to honor them. Being solidly IN the older generation myself, I particularly appreciate that.

[phatdaddy]

Welcome IB, Great boat and motor combo.

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by InvisiBill

Blue Runner manually added me, thank you!

I'm inheriting my dad's 1980 V-20 center console. Still has the original Mercury 150hp (though he said he modified it closer to the 200hp version). It hasn't been in the water since 2016, but is such a great boat. He modified it from stock with an extra 30 gallon fuel tank, and added a 1.5 inch lumber piece to the transom to raise the engine- then went from the long shaft to the XL shaft on the lower unit to keep things the same.

Welcome, and it's great to hear about a center console being added to our group. While I do see a few cuddy's like mine around I haven't seen a center console V-20 in my neck of the woods in a long time. Looking forward to hearing more about yours.

[Blue_Runner]

Welcome to the site Bill!

[dmoore]

Welcome Bill! Grab an IMGUR account and start posting!