Sea Drive Engines

[DVMARANTO]

Hi, I have a 1988 20' Sport Craft Center Console Boat. It has a 130 HP OMC Sea Drive Out Board Engine. We had the whole lower unit rebuilt when we bought it. When we are out for a day of boating, it tends to over heat, and an alarm goes off. Any idea about what the problem could be? I think that the engine is to small for the boat. If thats what you all think the problem is, does anyone know were i can find a used Sea Drive Out Board Engine?<br /><br />Thanks <br />Dan

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Sea Drive Engines

Welcome!<br /><br />The Sea Drives never got a horsepower desigination but if what you have is the 2.0 liter motor (V4 looper), that should run the boat nicely. Is this what you have?<br /><br />If the lower unit was just rebuilt and the motor does indeed get hot, I would suspect the water pump was not properly replaced.<br /><br />First we have to verify that the motor does indeed get hot. The horn will also sound continuiously if the motor gets hot or there is a fuel restriction.<br /><br />Is it a constant sound or a on-off-on sound?<br /><br />When the horn sounds and you pull back on the throttle, does the horn stop? Or do you have to wait for a while?

 

[JB]

Re: Sea Drive Engines

Moving to JohnnyRude Troubles