What hp on your 20

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by matrixmind

I have an 82 V20 cuddy, got it a few months ago with 73 Johnson 115, not sure on prop. Maiden fishing trip (after sea trials) with total 4 adults, 40 gal fuel, more fishing equipment than most charters own, 2 coolers full, and the usual safety gear. Went out of Ponce Inlet a few weekends ago, the Atlantic was like glass, top speed on GPS 26.3 mph. The next weekend sold the 115 and just purchased and mounted a 1998 Johnson 225 Oceanrunner. I can't wait to get this beast in the water now! I don't see myself going out with less than 3 people on the boat to fish, and since they help chip in for gas its worth it for the power. I didn't want a 2 hour trip to get to some blue water.... that's half a day round trip. MORE TIME TO FISH!!!

I'd love to have 225 too, but concerned about additional weight on stern...how does it sit in the water?...are the scuppers still above surface?

Welcome to the madness here...