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Looking at 1995 V21 There are spider cracks in the gelcoat on the transom. Nothing that looks like it***8217;s anymore than through the gelcoat. Transom seems solid, no flex when bouncing the motor. Motor bolt holes looks good, not sinking in at all. I pulled probably 15 screws from around...

Hello, I’m in the market for another V boat and found one that caught my eye. Hull itself checked out, not flex at all in the transom with 240lb me bouncing on the motor, floors solid and the stringers I could get to were solid. We agreed on a price depending on the motor inspection. I know the...

Well I went about a month without a V-20. This one is an 83 cuddy powered by a 470 mercrusier. I’ve never had an I/O and wanted to stick with an outboard but when I looked at this one it was apparent that the owner took very good care of it and I couldn’t pass it up for the price. He was the 3rd...

Looking for another V20/21. Would prefer a cuddy or dually with an outboard. Im in Ohio but will travel for the right boat. If you have one for sale or know of one please let me know. Not looking for a project, doesnt need to be pristine but needs to be ready to fish.

Boat has been sold

Finally gave up putting money into my v20 and will be putting her up for sale soon. It will be considered a project boat. 1990 center console. One soft spot right behind the console. Upholstery would need redone. Transom seems solid, I’m sure it probably has some moisture but the I can bounce...

Motor is an 81’ merc 200 Went fishing for the first time in about two months yesterday. Motor idled fine, Pisa’s a good stream coming out of the harbor. Ran about a mile and a half and she lost power and shut down. She was blowing enough smoke from under the cowl we had the fire extinguisher...

My boat was just in the shop for a month and a half to get my carbs rebuilt, on the bill it stated he rebuilt the 3 carbs, adjusted throttle cables and replaced fuel lines. I picked it up Friday night and went to fish Saturday morning. As soon as I started the boat I noticed the rpms were right...

I know its a long shot but doesnt hurt to ask. I have a 1996 load rite single axle trailer with rollers that my v20 currently sits on. Galvonized with whiite paint with blue stripes. Looking to trade a dual axle trailer for the v20. would prefer bunks but i wont be too picky. can add cash for...

Penn Warfare 15 line counter Freshwater reel used one season, nothing at all wrong with it I just don’t like the shape/feel of the reel. $55 shipped to your door.

I just put the lower back on my 95 8hp merc. In neutral the prop spins freely like it should. In forward it also spins like it should. When I put it in reverse the prop will not spin, when putting any pressure on it the shift shaft starts to flex. I’m planning on pulling it back apart tomorrow...

Seeing if anyone has older merc top mount controls laying around they would like to sell. I need them for a 1981 merc 200 Attached is a picture of the current controls

2.4 200 merc. the problem im having is very inconsistent. Sometimes the motor will run good all day. sometimes the problem will happen 1 in 5 times sometimes almost every time. The motor will bog and sound and feel like it is only running on a few cylinders. It will do this until it either A...

Looking for a lower unit that will fit a 1995 short shaft 8hp merc if anyone knows of one please let me know. thanks

I picked up a 1990 6hp Evinrude tiller the other day. The wiring for the kill switch was ripped out on both ends. I got the wire routed and connected to the motor end just fine. I cannot figure out how to take the tiller handle apart to connect that end of the wire. Ive attached a picture of...