Recent content by phatdaddy

Sounds like you’re doing it right. Take lots of pics and take us along for the ride. Some of the biggest problems with the V is the seam where the cap meets the transom where the motor hangs, On the V20, they tried to seal it with a piece of aluminum angle, not sure how that was handled on...

475 is the short shaft,but the long shaft is probably not much more. You could bump up to the 225, same weight more HP and money.

I think the 4Ss are about 60-90 lbs heavier Does set a little lower,but not noticeable

I definitely like no pumping the ball,no pushing the key in and out, no grinding the starter. Just let the fuel pump prime up and twist the key.

I repowered 10 years ago with a Mercury 150. Been very pleased with it. Yamaha & Suzuki are also good motors. I would make sure u have a strong dealer in the area to help with service. What’s wrong with the 130?

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You have me very curious about this rod. Next time ur in Wally World, take a picture of the sku number and post it I want to look it up

I have only helped others with theirs, but a lot like brakes on cars. Can u see what exactly is leaking? Split hose ,loose fitting ? After filling, we had to do a lot of back and forth steering to get the air out, mechanics usually have a pump kit to do this a lot easier. Hopefully spare...

Bottom crank seal? Propshaft seal? Fuel leak?

I think my top end is around 37-40 mph,not real sure. I’m an old guy, more interested in mpg than speed. Cruise at 31-33 and get a legit 3.75 mpg. I don’t have a fuel gauge, so i track miles on my gps. I go 120 miles between fill ups and usually take close to 40 gallons, avg is a little over...

I have a 2015 Merc 150 on mine. Went from a 150 2S. I really like it, great fuel mileage, very dependable and easy to work on. I do miss the hole shot of a 2S. Some of the known problems of that motor are the alternators and the trim motors. The IAC valves sometimes go out and a recall for...

HNY2U2 One of my resolutions: Get the V20 out more!

Got all the Christmas stuff packed away, cold front on the way for New Years Eve, I decided to go surf fishing today. Didn’t get lines in the water till noon. Caught 2 whiting in 2 hours. Brought home some supper and the weather was great. 72*,light offshore breeze and bluebird skies. No...

Two batteries,1000 MCA, hooked up parallel, only switch is engine isolation switch. Use both at same time,charge both at same time. I know, all eggs in one basket. I’ve had more problems with battery switches than batteries.

Like D said,I’d hold off and see what HoHo brings u.