V 20 Popsicle

inaforty

inaforty

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Just got back from taking a ride to the water front.
Sadly I saw this frozen V 20!!
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Gotta ask, is this boat a total loss. I have zero knowledge of what the ramifications of this action is. I realize the ice will expand and put pressure on the hull. Also notice it is an I/O, so is that toast also. Is there any chance the ice will just melt and all is good, or is this the way it sits until spring.
 
phatdaddy said:
Gotta ask, is this boat a total loss. I have zero knowledge of what the ramifications of this action is. I realize the ice will expand and put pressure on the hull. Also notice it is an I/O, so is that toast also. Is there any chance the ice will just melt and all is good, or is this the way it sits until spring.
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Like all things in life, there are just too many variables to fully understand the ramifications until a full inspection is done. How much pressure was put on the hull, how thick was the ice, was the I/O up or down, etc.

But since the engine was obviously not drained, the chances of a cracked block are pretty good. The vinyl upholstery will probably be cracked, water will have found it's way into the foam, etc, etc. I mean, it's possible that she escaped without any damage, but highly unlikely. Such a waste.
 
I bet this boat was left/abandoned at the marina. The owner of the marina will have to go through the proper channels to get a clear title to junk it or sell it.
 
If it a 170 I/O and closed cooling system the block may be ok but probably froze the heat exchanger and maybe busted the riser. Hope it had plenty of antifreeze in it. I just cant see how anyone could leave it like that! My old V is wrapped up snug as a bug and winterized two months ago!
 
The marina doesn't have it's own ramp so the boat would have to be towed to the local ramp. Then put on a trailer which may or may not be registered. Too much liability ??
 
The marina doesn't have it's own ramp so the boat would have to be towed to the local ramp. Then put on a trailer which may or may not be registered. Too much liability ??
 
Can't you run the registration numbers and find out who owns it? I'd like to rebuild another I/O V20, wish it was closer!
 
Forty.... What marina was this at.... I may have to take a ride and check it out

I wonder if the owner passed and his family doesn't know the boat is there or even exist?
 
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