Advice on Chris Craft

tbird175

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Does anyone have any advice on a 86 Chris Craft 217 Scorpion outboard. Was this a good model and year for them? Has bad engine but would repower if I buy it.
 

Gary H NC

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Re: Advice on Chris Craft

Got any pics of it?

They have the usual problems as any other brand.Check for a rotted transom and soft spots on the deck.

As far as build quality they are a little above many other brands.
My 1981 still has all the original controls,gauges,hardware ect...and has held up very well.

The main thing is how this boat was stored and taken care of.
 
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