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Here is an interesting perspective on what killed the ETEC from Fred Kiekhaefer, the former president of Mercury Racing: But there is much more to the story of the demise of Evinrude than COVID-19 economics. For decades, the brand struggled to find its footing with its two-stroke offerings...

Thanks, I am loving it already! I was very reluctant to spend as much on a trolling motor as the boat is probably worth but I was sure tired on anchoring in the ocean and almost always missing the fishing spot and having to re anchor several times. I've only been out once so far and it is worth...

Recently added the Minn Kota Riptide Terrova 80 lb. Thrust, 60" Shaft, Wireless Remote to my 1989 V20. This is not the newer brushless Quest model which is more expensive. This one was around $2k. Only used it once so far for ocean fishing and all I can say is Wow! The GPS spot lock is a game...

I'm using Nauticus smart tabs on my V20, 60 lbs, they work well to keep the bow down. Came with the boat and are simply and low maintenance.

I'm sure the rod boxes will come out great, post a picture if you can. I painted mine (1989 V20) with Rust-Oleum 207001 Marine Coatings Topside Paint, Quart, Oyster White. They came out decent, not perfect but I wasn't looking for perfection. My boxes were damaged in the corners and had a few...

Yep, one of a kind!

windlass I added a old powerwinch windlass to my V20 that I found on craigslist for $100 but have not had the chance to try it yet. It gets a little in the way of the top sliding door and I had to angle it a bit to use with an existing anchor roller I had. It also came with a foot switch I...