OMC Rebuild

[Bill Mason]

I have a 1983 Sea Ray Sundancer 260 with twin V6 OMC motors. One is shot. I want to have them rebuilt or replaced. <br /><br />New Volvo's with outdrives and glass work to get them to fit $30,000 is the quote. <br /><br />Replace the motors with Jasper marine engines using the old drives, $15,000. <br /><br />Are there any other options for me? I like my boat but this is a lot of money. Would it be worth anything when I got through?<br /><br />b

 

[whywhyzed]

Re: OMC Rebuild

Two 800 series stringer drives in one boat?.. is the boat called "double trouble"?...just kidding.<br />Why the heck would the Jasper deal be $15000? That must be an upgrade to 4.3's?<br />I have factory rebuilt 3.8 shortblocks for your engines... I'd sell you two for about 15% of that quote. Spend the rest on spare outdrives.<br />340HP is plenty for a Sundancer...so don't see a need for 4.3 upgrades

 

[Bill Mason]

Re: OMC Rebuild

Hystat,<br /><br />The $15,000 figure was installed ready to go. Is that unreasonable? Sounds like I maybe getting a sucker price.<br /><br />Where can I get your deal?<br /><br />b.

 

[whywhyzed]

Re: OMC Rebuild

hystat@hotmail.com

 

[Bill Mason]

Re: OMC Rebuild

I have a 1983 Sea Ray Sundancer 260 with the V6 OMC 3.8 litre stern drive engines. One engine is shot and the other not too good.<br /><br />I used flush out hoses but never had proper radiators so San Franciso Bay took it's toll.<br /><br />I need something that will fit and that can take a radiator or heat exchanger I guess you call it. I need a complete motor and will probably have to rebuild the stern drives as well even though they have always worked well. <br /><br />Anyone else have thoughts on a repower problem?

 

[fendersfender]

Re: OMC Rebuild

new engines....$2000-$3000...that means $12,000-$13,000 in labor...whew..sounds like a scam to me

 

[whywhyzed]

Re: OMC Rebuild

saw this locally, fresh water boat:<br />1983 Sea Ray Sundancer- 29 ft,inboard/outboard, twin 3.8 liter V-6 engines, full wrap around canvas, microwave, sink, fridge, bath w/ shower, aft cabin, sleeps 6, good condition, needs a little tlc but runs good. $9500.00- REDUCED!!<br /><br />-that's about $7000 US