Know what this "potted" thing is????

[DaveS777]

Hello, just joined this forum. Have never owned a water worthy boat. Still don't. Do have a 1999 Bayliner 1850LS Capri - which my brother bought NEW; but only ever had 'professional' service places deal with it. He didn't do the maintenance himself. Couple years back - he went to sell it (he was moving); and the last interested person - told him the engine was froze - which Ed didn't believe... so he called me - and I got a boat for free. Late last year - I did actually start towards getting it to be water worthy - to find out the engine (Carbureted; 4.3L; 6cynlinder) is indeed froze. And we've been covering it with tarps.... over the last couple of years. Before I found out it was froze; purchased a custom boat cover.... Yesterday went to put that on - had to move the boat to do that; ended up having gas leaking - because of a broken fitting - which I got replaced today - since I don't need gas dripping or soaking into the haul. While installing the replacement fitting - (replacing a broken fuel check valve) - I noticed the following couple of devices or "thingy's". Have zero idea of what they are. The one that is in the haul - is fastened down (somehow) and is not removable - unless you want to break it. The other one was obviously fastened down close by - but I have no idea of how or what they are. Anyone with some knowledge - please let me know. Thank you.

 

[muc]

Shoot thru the hull transducers for a depth finder.

 

[achris]

Chase the cables to where they go, but they look like they could be echo sounder transducers.

Chris.........

 

[DaveS777]

Thank you. There is an electronic depth finder display.... Guess I need to 'glue' the loose one down.... Thanks again for the replies!

 

[QBhoy]

As mentioned above. Just thought I’d chip in with a side note....I’ve often heard of people putting blankets and covers over engines in an effort to stop frost damage...but...I’m pretty sure there needs to be heat there in the first place to insulate the thing your covering. Especially an inanimate object that isn’t living and breathing...like an engine. Just a thought..if that’s what you meant of course

 

[achris]

....I’ve often heard of people putting blankets and covers over engines in an effort to stop frost damage......

Followed by a shopping trip for a new engine block...

That is about the craziest thing I have heard (about 'winterizing' an engine)... :facepalm:

 

[QBhoy]

Followed by a shopping trip for a new engine block...

That is about the craziest thing I have heard (about 'winterizing' an engine)... :facepalm:

I know. Heard it loads of times. Crazy stuff but perhaps not all have an inclination on such things.

 

[QBhoy]

Followed by a shopping trip for a new engine block...

That is about the craziest thing I have heard (about 'winterizing' an engine)... :facepalm:

Maybe I’ve read the post wrong but sure seems like that’s what the chap means. Also because I’ve heard guys here saying it too. Total waste of time and of no good at all. It would only insulate the ambient temp there. No good at all.

 

[DaveS777]

Sorry for the word confusion. The engine is Seized. It does not rotate. So, seized or 'froze'. No blankets involved. I would remove the spark plugs and put oil down the plug holes over several days; in an attempt to get it to be able to rotate. However, there is so much rust everywhere - that removing a plug will have significant rust dropping into the cylinder. I am planning on rebuilding or replacing the engine. At times I have had a garage; at the present time I do not. Restoration of engine or replacement of said - is on hold. I'm a licensed A&P mechanic - and have worked on Jet engines, hydraulics, etc. My brother always followed the directions on storage - so not sure why it became froze or seized. He did not know that it was; and didn't believe it when a potential buyer told him that it was... A bit surprised on the word 'froze' being misunderstood; it is (or was) a fairly common term referencing an engine being seized or locked up; or unable to rotate. Thanks again.

 

[QBhoy]

Sorry for the word confusion. The engine is Seized. It does not rotate. So, seized or 'froze'. No blankets involved. I would remove the spark plugs and put oil down the plug holes over several days; in an attempt to get it to be able to rotate. However, there is so much rust everywhere - that removing a plug will have significant rust dropping into the cylinder. I am planning on rebuilding or replacing the engine. At times I have had a garage; at the present time I do not. Restoration of engine or replacement of said - is on hold. I'm a licensed A&P mechanic - and have worked on Jet engines, hydraulics, etc. My brother always followed the directions on storage - so not sure why it became froze or seized. He did not know that it was; and didn't believe it when a potential buyer told him that it was... A bit surprised on the word 'froze' being misunderstood; it is (or was) a fairly common term referencing an engine being seized or locked up; or unable to rotate. Thanks again.

Apologies Dave. I picked you up wrong.

 

[achris]

It was cold here this morning (about 6C). I was frozen, so I pulled up a blanket. That helped.