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Just posted this in another thread. I have '85 v20. Just ran it for the first time with 2008 etec 200HO yesterday. Didn't have it propped quite right as it was only turning 5100rpm, but at just above 50mph running on glass it started to chine walk. We had a very light load (half tank fuel, no...

I have the same boat. Just ran it for the first time with 2008 etec 200HO yesterday (about 220hp at prop). Didn't have it propped quite right as it was only turning 5100rpm, but at about 52 mph it started to chine walk. We had a very light load (half tank fuel, no gear, 2 adults). Prop was 21"...

twh, you mind telling me what kind of trolling motor you installed, shaft length and are you happy with it? considering trolling motor for bow of my v20 and concerned about shaft length...thanks in advance

Thanks! Yes, I'm checking out the stringers while the deck is off. Also, checking the tank more thoroughly (though it looks good so far) and changing the fuel hoses.

I grew up fishing a '73 V20 cuddy that got nuked in Hurricane Katrina. After owning a few other boats, I decided its time to get back to my roots. Located a nice V20 fisherman hull (’85) project at a price I couldn't resist. Transom and stringers are sound and hull itself looks great with a buff...