"A dramatic new modified-vee hull design that gives you all of the advantages of a smooth, soft, dry ride without sacrificing our famous stability." (from early BW advertisement)
We have measured and weighed 2 examples of the original V-20. Results to come.
Advertised specifications
Hull Length 19 feet 10 inches
Hull 7
feet 4 inches
Hull Draft 11 inches (with engine tilted clear of water)
Deadrise Angle 10.5 degrees (measured photographically)
Weight 1500 pounds (later 1650 pounds, 1981 - 1985)
Swamped Capacity 4000 pounds
Persons Capacity 7 people (later 10 people)
Maximum Horsepower 180-HP
Minimum Horsepower 85-HP
Recommended Shaft Length 25 inch single engine or 20 inch dual engine
Fuel Capacity 65 gallon plastic
tank or 63 gallon aluminum
tank in accessible center deck cavity