What will fit and is it worth it? 1989 Citation with Merc. 3.0L cracked block

[tdadamson]

Newbie here, just bought a 1989 Citation Cuddy with a cracked Mercruiser 3.0L.... (Got the boat in better than average condition and trailer for $500, my friend's wife got sick of it in the driveway.)

My question is this:

What other engines will fit in with minimal changes?
Is it better to stick with the 3.0L ?
Also do I need to pay attention to years?

I have a family of 5- we would like to do some wake-boarding, little skiing and so on.
We live in the Akron, Ohio area - so are boating season is limited but I'd like to get the jump on next year.

Please help, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

If I am missing some important info for you to offer suggestions please let me know.

AGAIN NEW TO BOATING - went out a couple times this year and we enjoyed it.......

 

[wired247]

Re: What will fit and is it worth it? 1989 Citation with Merc. 3.0L cracked block

You are on the wrong forum my friend. This is the Mercury outboard forum.

 

[Bondo]

Re: What will fit and is it worth it? 1989 Citation with Merc. 3.0L cracked block

Newbie here, just bought a 1989 Citation Cuddy with a cracked Mercruiser 3.0L.... (Got the boat in better than average condition and trailer for $500, my friend's wife got sick of it in the driveway.)

My question is this:

What other engines will fit in with minimal changes?
Is it better to stick with the 3.0L ?
Also do I need to pay attention to years?

I have a family of 5- we would like to do some wake-boarding, little skiing and so on.
We live in the Akron, Ohio area - so are boating season is limited but I'd like to get the jump on next year.

Please help, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

If I am missing some important info for you to offer suggestions please let me know.

AGAIN NEW TO BOATING - went out a couple times this year and we enjoyed it.......

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