great solution for northern states.
the only problem down here in Florida, is the phones and tablets shut off when exposed to the sun due to overheat (both iPhone and Android). plus you cant see the screen unless down below in the cabin. its iffy with the bimini up.. if you leave the phone...
Im going with a rigging issue by the factory or dealer
looking at other kenner 18' boats, looks like your transom was cut-down for a 20" shaft motor vs the 25" that appears on many of them.
here is a 2002 with what appears to be a 25" motor
however the cover of one of the kenner brochures...
did you make sure that each lifter was put back to the exact same lobe? flat tappet lifters mate for life. if you swap lobes and lifters, you usually take out the lobe and the lifters.
The dipstick tube should go all the way to the bottom of the pan and curve it's way past the bearings, windiage tray and crank since you only got 3-1/2 qts out, you have a 4 to 4-1/2 qt pan
you are sitting on a project that will cost you to dispose of, or you can dump a lot of money into restoring it. (all fiberglass boats older than 15 years should be considered a project until proven otherwise)
someone may want it. however you may not be able to sell it without a title (local...
I wouldnt remove the thermostat. it is used as a mixing valve on I/O's without it, the block gets too much water flow and the exhaust doesnt get enough.
