Recent content by Duke01

Is anybody running a 150 Mercury Pro XS (2 stroke) or something similar on their V20? I am curious about performance. There is a 2010 available that I am considering as a repower for my 1980 Merc 200. I would appreciate any feedback or comments. Thanks, Duke

Does anyone have experience using a torque tab on their outboard? I have an old 1980 Merc 200hp Black Max and experience significant steering wheel pull due to the outboard prop rotation. Last year I pulled the zinc trim tab in an effort to turn it to compensate for the prop torque, but it did...

I ran across this quick video on FB of a V20 going out haulover inlet. My apologies if this has already been shared. Interesting to watch the V20 in the rough waters. I thought that the captain did a decent job except for the one major thump...

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...

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...

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

Question: What is the best way to determine if the stringers are wet/dry? I was considering drilling a small hole in each and then filling with 3M 5200. Or, can a moister meter be used? I have a 1978 V20 Cuddy which had a transom rebuild 12 years ago by the previous owner, but a crack...

I have purchased two new downriggers for my 1978 V20 Cuddy. I need to add a base in order to gain a little height so that I can use the swivel base. I know Cannon makes a pedestal base, but I am looking for a cheaper option. I was originally considering teak, but thought maybe King Starboard...

One of my many projects this year on my 1978 V20 was relocating my batteries forward to offset the weight of my new 10hp kicker that I added for trolling. I completed the wiring yesterday, everything seems to work properly but now I have an constant alarm (?) Going off in the new controller...

Hi guys, I am looking for some guidance regarding replacement plugs for my 1980 200Hp Mercury outboard. I wanted to have a couple of spare plugs on board and purchased NGK BU8H surface gap plugs in error. Will these plugs work on my old merc? Theoretically, they look like they would be less...

Hello all...I am a new owner of a 1978 V20 Steplift Cuddy with a 1980 200 HP Mercury outboard. The existing 3 blade prop (48-78120-18) is banged up a bit so I am looking for a replacement. Does it make sense to consider a stainless 3 blade, or 4 blade? Top speed according to the old owner was...