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Looks like a nice set up Genie. Have you had her out on the water yet? I see that you have a kicker motor too, as do I. Curious how she sits and if the floor stays dry while trolling (thinking about water coming in through the scuppers). I have an old 200HP Merc and will most likely repower...

Looks like a great home for the V20. I absolutely love the ramp, what a great idea. My hips get tired pretty quick climbing into the boat by way of the fender.

Does anyone have experience with the Bennett SLT10 Self-Leveling Tabs? Certainly inexpensive ($100 at Hodges Marine) and easy to install. Curious about how effective they would be quarterly 2-3 footers or in a beam sea. I have used hydraulic tabs on other boats, but nothing on my V20 thus far.

Zebra Mussels Here are a couple of pics via Imgur: https://imgur.com/R9NHx4D They probably only weighed around 20 lbs, but they created quite a resistance at 20 mph. Power washed for 3 hours, still need to hit it again with a hull cleaner. I was using an acid hull cleaner from Starbrite...

Root Cause: Zebra Mussels Yes, what I thought was a engine mechanical issue was the drag created by a couple thousand zebra mussels. No bottom paint on this boat since I intended on rack storage this year, but due to Covid, the rack storage building was full, and the marina fork lift had...

I will perform those checks this weekend, weather permitting. Thanks, Duke

Low RPM and Speed Thanks guys, after doing more research, it does sound like the stator. I will take her out again after I check the plugs and install a fuel pressure gauge and new fuel filter. Then pump the bulb as you suggest Ferm and see what the impact is, if any. Stator was replaced in...

I took the Welly out on Lake Erie last night, it had been a month since I had started the engine and 3 months since I had her out on the water (the motor yacht always seems to get more attention - no surprise there). The old Merc started right up, ran smooth, all good except I maxed out at 20...

Thank goodness the family was saved by our USCG. Gives me reason to revisit the ditch bag and make sure that I have the necessary gear. Might to time to investigate a PLB or EPIRB (again).

Tohatsu Kicker I really like the Tohatsu 9.8 kicker. It is very quiet while trolling at 2 mph. I can steer with the kicker, or use the big Merc as a rudder. I tested my max speed with the V20 and it is around 5.5 mph +/- for conditions. Max fuel burn is 1 gal/hour. I carry 2 extra 3 gallon...

Very similar situation for me, tough to start, but never stalls, runs fine, idles fine. I troll with a new Tohatsu 9.8. Good luck on your search for No. 4

E free gas Check out this website for e free gas: https://www.pure-gas.org/extensions/maps.jsp?statecode=NJ It appears that the site is updated by its users. I found it useful.

Merc 200 Start Regarding my starting issue, I have started (without starting fluid) on my last two outings. Pushing in the key three times before turning the key switch, while throttling up a bit with the key in. Now I just need to fine tune the process. Thanks again...

Thanks for the tips regarding the starting sequence. I will try what you have both described. I don't think that I have used a consistent approach regarding pushing the key in while cranking thus far. I was not aware of Quicksilver Power Tune. Just placed an order. Thanks again, Duke

All plugs were removed, but the throttle was not wide open. The only choke that I am aware of is with the key, push in as you turn the key to crank the engine. Carbs were all cleaned good last year. As you say Phat, my plan is to run it this year and forget about it. She never stalls, just...

Launched my V20 cuddy today on Lake Erie which gave me a chance to check compression on my 1980 Mercury 200 HP. She is hard to start, but runs well. 1570 hours. Compression is as follows: 130, 135, 120, 125, 125, 115. I tested hot. My understand is that the overall range should be within...

You always need to keep your guard up with craigslist.

Good point...not $999, or perhaps $1,000, but precisely $1,002.

Just ran across this one on Craig's list this AM... https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/boa/d/garrett-1984-wellcraft/7106740072.html

That is great news James. Congrats!