I understand what you are saying, and it makes sense, but the deal with this boat is that i am 100% sure nothing proper has been done with it for at least 3 years. I mean the engine has been exposed with no cover for 3 winters anyway. There was a block of ice past the top of the oil pan until...
Thanks for the information about the transom and stringers is useful and I suppose that would be the next step after seeing if the engine and sterndrive are operational and decide whether or not I am going to keep or scrap the whole thing which based on the condition may be a possibility lol...
It is a 1979 sea ray boat with what I would surmise would be a 1978-9 mercruiser 165 I6 and I think the sterndrive is 01622017
I ended up doing as you suggested and removed the sterndrive but have not tried to start the engine yet. I know you can only run it for a minute or so, which is fine...
Thanks for the quick reply. That answers my question. If you don't mind me asking, is there anything I should look for in the drive if I have it apart or before I start it?
So i came into possession of a crappy boat. It is cold here, (20 - 40 F) at this time of year. I have no idea if the engine or other parts are functional.
I have a lot of engine experience in general (cars, small engines, other vehicles) so I know how an engine works, how to troubleshoot...
