Is a 1982 V20 cuddy with a Yam 4 stroke 115 ok

#1 09-07-2007, 04:20 PM

I had a 1987 v20 with a 200 that was very fast. I'm looking at a 1982 with a 115. Seems underpowered to me. Anyone have recommendations for me ? Skip it ?
Thanks !!

tsubaki · #2 09-07-2007, 04:45 PM

That's very close.
In the mid "70's a 115 would have been barely passable, a 140 was preferred.
The newer engine might have a little more hp but it weighs more.
My opinion it might do 25-30 mph.
And, WELCOME TO THE SITE.

#3 09-07-2007, 04:59 PM

Thank you, just got mail from the current owner.
he said it cruises @ 25 mph & wot is 35 mph. Dosent seem right to me. My 1987 with a 200 was 40mph wot if i remember correctly.

tsubaki · #4 09-07-2007, 05:57 PM

His numbers may be right, mine at 5000rpm hits 42mph.

#5 09-07-2007, 07:43 PM

My 84 cuddy w/ 140 Johnzuki 4 stroke will hit 40 mph (gps). * ;D

Remember the 4 strokes turn 1000 more rpms.

Blue_Runner · #6 09-08-2007, 03:05 PM

Take it for a sea trial.

#7 09-08-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

Take it for a sea trial. *

That will take the guess work out. ;D

#8 09-10-2007, 08:18 PM

its 100 miles away & i thought i would ask the experts

Hammerhead · #9 09-10-2007, 11:34 PM

100 miles is close for a good deal. Take some cash and sea trial it. I think the motor is about small as you'd wanna go but, Yamahas are great. Check it out.

Blue_Runner · #10 09-11-2007, 01:03 PM

Its borderline and you'd definitely have to have the right prop for whatever you plan to use it for. I would NOT buy it without sea trial unless they gave such a good deal you couldn't turn it down. ;)

Twin 115's on a bracket would be the ticket 8) ;D