Just bought '84 OMC Sea Ray

bruff

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Just bought and '84 18' Sea Ray with OMC Stern Drive and 600 hrs on it. The engine is a v8 350, 5.7 liter.<br /><br />I'm trying to find out the horsepower for this boat, any ideas?<br /><br />First-time boater, is this a good boat/engine combo?<br /><br />How do you get parts for an OMC, if needed..I see they are out-of-business?<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />bruff<br /> :confused:
 

notinbig

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Re: Just bought '84 OMC Sea Ray

Any searay or omc dealer will have eveything you need.
 

Ralph 123

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Re: Just bought '84 OMC Sea Ray

Merc tagged that engine, as configured by them, as the 260 for 260 HP - with mods you can get over 300.
 

McKenzie

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Re: Just bought '84 OMC Sea Ray

Almost any trick that works with a car engine will work with a marine engine. Port/Polished heads, ported intake/exhaust, supercharger, hi performance ignition system, etc. Some of theres items will have to be marine, but for the most part, the stuff that doesnt make sparks can be auto.
 

L Christopher

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Re: Just bought '84 OMC Sea Ray

If it has a carb I think its 230bhp, If its EFI then its 260bhp. I believe that the MPI engines were post 1984. What ever it is it, it should be a gracious plenty for a 18 footer.
 
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