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Re: Rock you like a hurricane - 1985 Scorpion 186 Chris Craft
I ordered a long block from Rapido Marine down in Hollywood, FL in Sept of 2011. With the help of a co-worker knowledgable in all things engine related (or so he claimed) the old busted engine was hoisted out and he began...
Re: Rock you like a hurricane - 1985 Scorpion 186 Chris Craft
While cleaning her up I found some bonus items that would add value to any boating experience; a dirty baby diaper and a rotting squirrel carcass. At this point everything is cleaning up alright and deck feels solid. The engine...
I've lost the bet.
Twas the summer of 2011. In anticipation of my in-laws' annual summer vacation, my brother-in-law bought a boat while his wife was out of town. It was a 1985 Chris Craft Scorpion 168 (16' Bow Rider). We spent half of our vacation working on her. Once she was running I fell...
I am reviving a 1985 chris craft scorpion 186. She has a mercruiser V8 305. I have installed a new long block from rapido engines (cracked block from PO), and installed new exhaust manifolds. However, I don't know what these little ports are on top of the intake manifold are. They emit...
