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I am happy to report that after cleaning the carburetor filter, the carburetor, and fresh gas this boat runs like a champ. From what I can see of all the bellows those seem to be fine, and I did not pull the outdrive, because the impellers seem to be pumping water just fine. I will replace the...
Today I bought a boat that seemed to be too good to pass up. The history of this boat is it sat in a barn since 2005. The owner had purchased the boat and went into the Marines not having used the boat. When he got out he just let it sit there. I am going to go over the motor tomorrow and...
I have to say I have found the community here on Iboats to be very informative and inviting with plenty of knowledgable people. I hope you guys do not mind answering some questions for me.
So, I am looking at this boat and trying to avert the disaster and bad news I have done plenty of...
Best 20'-24' Boat Suitable for Ocean Worth putting Time and Money Into.
I am a master auto tech and am the kind of guy who would take a boat that someone said was ready to fish and pull the engine and stern drive to go through it all. I just do not trust a lot of the work I have seen on some of...
Hull Deformation from trailer roller. Is this cause by weak soft hull or improper trailer set up. I am looking at a 2060 Bayliner Trophy it is like 20 or 21 feet with a cuddly. The deformation is about a foot in diameter 1/2" deep and inside or towards the keel on the inside of a stringer...
I have been searching for a boat and found a 21' Bayliner Walk Around Cuddy Cabin. This is a 1983 Trophy with with the AQ131 aluminum head overhead cam closed cooling system engine. I just took a ride to see it and there was a lot I liked about it. First off let me say I am a mechanic...
I have read about this engine and everyone says stay away. This is the one with the alternator on the crank and no belts. Just looked at a Wellcraft in nice condition with one of these in it. It did have a very attractive price of course! I know everyone is going to say stay away...
Can someone direct me to the links that I should be looking at to research early Volvo Penta power and outdrives? Is it realistic for me to think that I can have one of these that will be reliable after going over them? I am a retired master auto tech. I guess I am just looking for what to...
I have an old Zodiac black and orange in color 6 or 7 foot roll up with no inflatable keel. I am not going to ask if it is worth fixing as I have already been told by an inflatable repair shop it is not. I know the repair is difficult and have read all directions regarding MEK and low...
