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  1. matt167

    1988 bayliner engine swap

    It ‘could’ however you wouldn’t want to. The 2.3L was only used by OMC and for only a couple years, not even considering it’s like 110 hp vs, somewhere around 200hp depending
  2. matt167

    4.5hp evinrude outboard stopping above shift speed on a lake only

    Without load, they run so smooth that you would never notice it not running on one cylinder. Or the cylinder could be weak and not fire under load
  3. matt167

    Ok. Trailer time!

    I paid $850 for a 2020 Venture VB1300 new from a dealer I think it was early 2021 when I got it. I can’t remember but I couldn’t repair the trailer I had for much less than it cost. Vermont would register a small trailer on a bill of sale
  4. matt167

    88 omc 5.7 motor swap

    I had no clue Davis built marine HEI. I can only imagine what they cost. I know what his stuff cost 10 years ago when I was looking into one for a 200 straight 6 Ford
  5. matt167

    88 omc 5.7 motor swap

    You will want good life vests and burn cream for later. If you survive the gasoline explosion…. NO bs either. An HEI is not ignition protected. Hopefully your built 350 is built to marine specs as well or you could pull water in with the wrong camshaft
  6. matt167

    New to me 2019 suzuki DF20

    White smoke is steam. It could mean the cylinders are getting some water. I have a 2020 DF 25A and it doesn’t do anything like that.
  7. matt167

    Early EZ Shift outdrive questions

    Agree. I have a busted gimbal housing on my Offshore 18. I bought a running 1986 3.0L mercruiser , parts boat for $700. Only a couple hundred more than a transom assembly. And I got a good trailer and a couple seats. That formula is easy to repeat
  8. matt167

    1966 Larson below deck repairs

    Looks like a cool boat. Requires a total gut and rehab. Re creating the structure you see is probably the best. The way Nautilus did it, is basically a chop shop get it out the door kind of thing. No fiberglass. Single stringer and foam. I’ll work. It’ll look pretty but not for long…you will...
  9. matt167

    Beginner Buying Used Question Re. Sea Trials

    Over a certain value it becomes like buying a house. Inspections, negotiations ect… if you’re getting something cheap. You basically have to assume some risk.
  10. matt167

    1980 14 ft Mirrocraft 4 stroke repower

    I run a Suzuki DF25A on a StarCraft holiday 14. Very similar boat and it’s fine. I had 40hp big twin on it. That was fine too
  11. matt167

    Mini Excavators

    A mini ex for clearing or improving a road isn’t really the best tool for the job. I think a mini can generally dig 10’ down max but it’s limited for gravel spreading and such. A SCUT or CUT tractor with a loader and a backhoe would be more versatile. Skid steer would be a possibility as well...
  12. matt167

    1984 omc gm 3.0l engine running rough?

    If I we’re buying it, that little hiccup wouldn’t bother me, knowing that with a compression test I could verify it mechanically.. yes it’s a little rough but not bad
  13. matt167

    What hp 4 stroke should I look at to replace a 1985 evinrude 20 hp 2 stroke. 14 ft crestliner muskie aluminum boat

    Fwiw the 30hp and 35hp are the same. It’s a crank vs prop rating that changed in 1986 if I remember right. You could do 25hp with just the carb I think
  14. matt167

    What hp 4 stroke should I look at to replace a 1985 evinrude 20 hp 2 stroke. 14 ft crestliner muskie aluminum boat

    Couple years ago when I looked into it, it was just a couple hundred in parts to go from 20-35hp
  15. matt167

    Jetski junkyards?

    Just look for a junked up Sea Doo speedster or other 2 engine jet boat. They’re cheap to buy needing interior and such. That way you also get steering and controls. The old sea doos used the same engine and pumps as their jet skis did
  16. matt167

    Boat Disposal

    I have done it. Memory serves me it’s form VD-119 but just going to the Vermont DMV site gives you the information. I know you have to send the forms, credit card info or a check and bill of sale to the Montpelier office. But it’s pretty easy
  17. matt167

    Boat Disposal

    Broadway titles uses the Vermont loophole. You can file the paperwork yourself by mail. Their DMV takes care of boats so it’ll work
  18. matt167

    Boat Disposal

    Vermont is an easy way to get a usable title if your state will accept it.. Vermont transfers anything 15 years or older on a BOS and they allow out of state residents to file. It might be worth it so that you can re sale the boat
  19. matt167

    How to replace a clutch in a 2.3 hp Honda outboard.

    The BF 2.3 basically uses a weed whacker clutch. Very similar to the Hangkai 3.5 water cooled motors. You need to pull the power head off I think to get to the clutch. The Honda 2.3 does not have great reviews
  20. matt167

    Leak in Hull (found). Would like guidance to repair

    Given the age of the boat. The failure is likely due to structural wood rot
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