Project boat with twin Mercruiser 470 I/Os Run toward or run away

[Latte114]

I'm new to the forum so if I am asking a question that has been asked and answered, just point me in the right direction. I have had lots of boats with mostly 305s or 350s in them. Now I am looking at a project with twin Mercruiser 470 engines. They purportedly have 600 hours on them. Are they worth using or are they better as an anchor? Need to know before I jump. Thanks in advance.

 

[achris]

Re: Project boat with twin Mercruiser 470 I/Os Run toward or run away

You'll generally find most people would run a mile when confronted with a single 470... The last one was made around 1989, so they are now AT LEAST 25 years old. Parts can be expensive and difficult to come by. However, if you are familiar with the engines and handy as a mechanic, they can be very good engines. If you need to have someone else work on them or are not familiar with their particular quirks, my I suggest you 'run-away'....

Chris.....

 

[Latte114]

Re: Project boat with twin Mercruiser 470 I/Os Run toward or run away

Thanks. I think I will do just that.

 

[Walt T]

Re: Project boat with twin Mercruiser 470 I/Os Run toward or run away

Run Latte Run! Run like the wind!

 

[Maclin]

Re: Project boat with twin Mercruiser 470 I/Os Run toward or run away

...and keep on running even if you have leg braces and they fall off...

 

[thumpar]

Re: Project boat with twin Mercruiser 470 I/Os Run toward or run away

Run times 2 in this case.

 

[old islander]

Re: Project boat with twin Mercruiser 470 I/Os Run toward or run away

Run my friend...never look back.