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Cleaned up good. Everything seems solid (transom, deck, etc). Hooked up a good batt from another project and she cranked over. Hydraulics were dry so I picked up some Quicksilver Power Steering and Trim fluid, topped her off and we were able to trim up to remove the support bracket from the top...

Amazing what a pressure washer can do!

Thanks Spare! I decided to pull the trigger. I'll post more when I get her home. Excited to have the opportunity to get my hands on one of these after researching.

It definitely needs some cleanup and paint. I haven't made a commitment one way or the other. Might need new bellows immediately. I read about some riser issues. Should I replace the riser gaskets before I try to start? Do I need to have it on the flush when I see if it will crank over...

What is an impeller change like on one of these drives? How hard is it to get to? OMC 800 was a PITA.

I was just wondering what to look for. I had an old bowrider that I picked up as a project several years ago and it had an OMC stringer outdrive which was a PITA. Never got the boat on the water. I'm hoping this one is a little easier to get on the water. ..and yes, I am a cave man. ;) Happens...

I have a line on an old V-20 close to me in Texas. Actually it is from a family member. It has been sitting forever. I think it is a 1975. My great-uncle kept this boat at his lake house. He was a Navy vet and mechanic by trade and he always kept things very meticulously. All titles, manual, etc...

I have a line on an old V-20 close to me in Texas. Actually it is from a family member. It has been sitting forever. I think it is a 1975. My great-uncle kept this boat at his lake house. Navy vet and mechanic by trade and he always kept things very meticulously. From what I am reading these...