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Since getting the V home last weekend I have not had time to do much with it, but want to start a thorough check out of the 470/outdrive. I have no knowledge of maintenance/repairs prior to the last 3 years. I am assuming I have the original '78 470 & outdrive (pre-alpha?). Engine starts and...

Thanks randleman, I've only posted a couple of times but have been lurking and learning here for a few months. Actualy we are almost neighbors, I live out by Lake Reese. Would like to meet and talk V's sometime if your game.

Took the plunge and brought this one home last night. Boat seems very solid and very clean for its age. Engine runs good and has a couple of good upgrades, 4" heat exchanger and alternater. Very nice trailer although I do want to add another axle. Also plan to try and remove the bottom paint and...

Newbie here asking for advise about the 5.7 Mercruiser. Talked with a seller today about his 87 V20. Good news is sounds like hull is clean and solid. Trialer is aluminum in good shape,new axles,hubs,tires etc. Bad news is the 5.7 runs great but has low compression on a couple of cylinders and...

Newbie here just wanting to say hello and how much I have been enjoying this site in the last few days. Had my heart set on getting a CC at some point, but a friend in the neighborhood showed me his 1980 V20 a few weeks ago and it really caught my eye, love the Wellcraft lines. Boat is for sale...