Going to go look at a boat tomorrow

[SeekanDestroy]

I'm going to go look at some boats tomorrow at boat dealer and wanted to know what i should check on the motor they are both I/O any advice would be nice :joyous:

Here are the links to the boats..

1. Sunbird 1988 17 CUDDY

2. Wellcraft 1985 192 american

 

[Don S]

Re: Going to go look at a boat tomorrow

1. Sunbird 1988 17 CUDDY

Keep looking. 2.3L Ford, only used a few years and only by OMC, very few parts available, omc drive, OMC out of buisness since 98.

2. Wellcraft 1985 192 american

Keep looking. The 470 has lots of built in issues, just search this forum for 470. The engine runs fine, but things like open deck block, Merc only aluminum block Ford 460 head, cam shaft seal leaks, a good overheat almost a sure head gasket replacement, then there is the charging system, junk from the beginning, can't tell if this one was converted already or not.
When they are running and in good shape, they are a great motor with lots of torque and power, buy built in defects make it a problem. Especially if you don't really like being a mechanic.

 

[SeekanDestroy]

Re: Going to go look at a boat tomorrow

Thanks for the advice don would you think the motor well last us the season on either of those boats, i know a hard question since you can't really see the boat in person

 

[Don S]

Re: Going to go look at a boat tomorrow

Thanks for the advice don would you think the motor well last us the season on either of those boats, i know a hard question since you can't really see the boat in person

Look at my crystal ball in my avatar.

If I had to choose one over the other, it would be the Mercruiser. At least they still exist.

 

[SeekanDestroy]

Re: Going to go look at a boat tomorrow

:lol: The boat is not for me, my dad is buying it and he is a very stubborn person...

 

[Don S]

Re: Going to go look at a boat tomorrow

:lol: The boat is not for me, my dad is buying it and he is a very stubborn person...

You loose either way you go. Give him the information and let him make the decision. Then you can't be blamed for it when it dies.

 

[SeekanDestroy]

Re: Going to go look at a boat tomorrow

You loose either way you go. Give him the information and let him make the decision. Then you can't be blamed for it when it dies.

Already did he said if it last this season he will just drop a new I/O in the boat :facepalm:

 

[MarkSee]

Re: Going to go look at a boat tomorrow

.....he will just drop a new I/O in the boat....

Well, on 25+ year old boats, better have the transom and stringers checked first or a new motor may be the least of your dads' issues.....

Mark

 

[Bondo]

Re: Going to go look at a boat tomorrow

Already did he said if it last this season he will just drop a new I/O in the boat :facepalm:

Ayuh,.... That's 'bout 1/2 the cost of a new Boat...

 

[Alwhite00]

Re: Going to go look at a boat tomorrow

Tell pops to keep looking, Avoid OMC & the merc 470 as was stated above. There are a ton of boats out there with merc v6 & v8 drivetrains. Don't just buy it to buy it.

LK