Is this a worth while project?

rojoc

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Looked at a SEA FOX walk around (2000 21' volvo) with a neighbor. The engine looks to be a 4 cyl. (3.0?).The boat is setting on a decent trailer(2002). We checked oil and it looked clean. Hooked up some water and turned over the engine. The engine started after a few turns but shook pretty bad. It appears that only one mount exists on the front of the engine. Is this usual? Do mounts go bad or need replacing often? Anything in particular to look for with these engines? Would anyone have any opinions on the power or under power for this boat with this engine? Thanks in advance.
 

tommays

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Re: Is this a worth while project?

I have 3.0 on 19.5 boat and its fine for me BUT i would say going to 21' is really pushing it :) and many would find it underpowered<br /><br />After starting my motor it neeeds to be run around 1200 to 1500 RPM for about 1 min to warm up and then it will idle at 650 RPM very smothly BUT it is never as smooth as a V-6 or V-8 motor<br /><br />tommays
 
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