Recent content by Jeb

Hi guys, I need to replace the steering cable on my ‘84 V20 cuddy. Stock destroyer helm. Any chance someone might be able to help me identify the right cable online? I can’t find a part number. Many thanks, Jeb

Hey guys, I have a keel guard on my V20. At the point where it makes it's more drastic bend, (where the bow sort of ends and the very bottom of the hull begins), the keel guard has come away a little. It's not bad, but there's an exposed "pocket" that certainly doesn't help performance. So...

Hi all, First, to any/all admin types: thanks for the work you do to keep this awesome resource up and running. I visit all the time and it's been a godsend. I'm truly appreciative. I just heard from a prospective member/V20 owner who's having a hard time joining this forum. Apparently...

Hi guys, I believe I'm in need of a new deep cycle battery. I run a 2stroke, 6 cyl 150 Merc black max and minimal electronics. The battery keeps dying when I trim the engine when the motor isn't running. Any thoughts on this battery that Home Depot is selling? It's half the price of a...

Has anyone removed the pot warp/poly rope that's used as an insert from the V20 rubrails of the 80's? Mine looks ratty. It seems like a simple enough job, but wondering if there is a not-so-obvious reason that it's a b__ch. Thx

Hi all, I need to pick up a new bimini top this spring. New baby, other pressing needs... I don't have a huge budget (under $300 would be nice). The hardware on my old one (probably the original), is fine. Any recommendations/input from anyone who purchased one online semi-recently? Thanks!

Hi, I'm looking to order a Direct Site Read Gauge for my fuel tank this year (I couldn't get a new sending unit to work with the fuel gauge.) Does anyone know the depth of the fuel tank for an '84 V20? I know I could measure it easily, but she's all covered up for the winter. Thanks

My old man helped me remove the oil injection system from my '89 Merc this Spring. I finally got him (and my mom) out on the water today and it was glorious. No fish, but it was really nice to show my parents around the MA North Shore after they raised me on the water in Maine. I'd never taken...

I bought my '84 V20 in early March and have done some work: remove the old faulty oil injection from the '89 Merc 150, change lower unit lube, new fuel filter, new plugs, new impeller, new thermostats, replace solenoid on the power trim, repaint the deck, refinish teak, compound the hull...

I apologize in advance, because I'm sure this has been covered, but I searched and couldn't find an answer. How much topside paint will I need to cover the deck on my V20 Cuddy? I'm thinking of using the Rustoleum Topside paint on top of the Rustoleum Marine Primer. So - whaddya think? How...

Hi guys, I have the Mercury PN 43453 block off part and I'm ready to convert from oil injection to premix on my '89 Black Max 150. I've been searching for a nice step-by-step on how to do this and I can't seem to find anything. If anyone knows where there's a good tutorial/instructions, I'd...

Hi all, I mentioned in a thread yesterday that I just brought home an '84 V20. I have a couple rookie questions that I would love your insight on. - The seller gave me a support bracket - maybe called a "transom buddy"? - that transfers weight from the skeg to the trailer. Is it okay (for...

I brought her home (from Hartford, CT to Beverly, MA) today. She's a 1984 V20 with an '89 Black Max 150 Merc. Sits on a '99 Venture tandem trailer. Came with some decade-old electronics (GPS, Fishfinder)... I'm pretty psyched. She needs to be cleaned up and some topside paint (maybe next...

Hi all, I've been looking hard for V-20 Steplift cuddy this spring (Eastern New England area). I checked one out this morning and the owner sort of scoffed at the idea of my towing it with my '13 Explorer XLT. (he had a big Dodge Hemi pickup). My SUV has the factory tow package and is...