GOOD NEWS. . . . The PICTURE UPLOAD FUNCTION IS WORKING !!! The tech folks at the parent company have been able to remedy the issue. You can upload pictures once again. Thank you for your patience.
I understand what you are saying, and it makes sense, but the deal with this boat is that i am 100% sure nothing proper has been done with it for at least 3 years. I mean the engine has been exposed with no cover for 3 winters anyway. There was a block of ice past the top of the oil pan until...
Thanks for the information about the transom and stringers is useful and I suppose that would be the next step after seeing if the engine and sterndrive are operational and decide whether or not I am going to keep or scrap the whole thing which based on the condition may be a possibility lol...
It is a 1979 sea ray boat with what I would surmise would be a 1978-9 mercruiser 165 I6 and I think the sterndrive is 01622017
I ended up doing as you suggested and removed the sterndrive but have not tried to start the engine yet. I know you can only run it for a minute or so, which is fine...
Thanks for the quick reply. That answers my question. If you don't mind me asking, is there anything I should look for in the drive if I have it apart or before I start it?
So i came into possession of a crappy boat. It is cold here, (20 - 40 F) at this time of year. I have no idea if the engine or other parts are functional.
I have a lot of engine experience in general (cars, small engines, other vehicles) so I know how an engine works, how to troubleshoot...
