Last year I repowered my 27' sport fisherman with two new Crusader Power Pack 5.7L inboards. These engines are the new GM Vortec model. The Power Packs do not come with new alternators; you are supposed to reuse the old ones. I wanted to change to a new high output alternator from the stock...
I'm repowering an 88 Blackfin Combi. Boat had Crusader 270 with Borg Warner 71C 1.51:1 Velvet Drive transmissions. Should I be rebuilding or replacing the transmissions when I repower the boat? They are 16 years old with 1500 hours.<br /><br />I noticed that the clutch & seal repair kits for...
I just made an offer on a salt water boat with twin 1988 Crusader 220HP 305's. Fresh water cooled. Rigged as straight inboards. The boat only has 450 hours. The current owner claims that he has replaced the risers, waterpump, and rubber before as needed.<br /><br />I'm a fresh water guy. What...
I'm on the market for a new center console with 150HP outboard. After lurking at this BB for a few months I've decided to buy a 4 stroke. I was disappointed to find the brand choices limited. Only Yamaha made a 150 4 stroke in 2003, and it was a new model. I hoped to have a choice. I see at some...
I'm on the market for a new center console with 150HP outboard. After lurking at this BB for a few months I've decided to buy a 4 stroke. I was disappointed to find the brand choices limited. Only Yamaha made a 150 4 stroke in 2003, and it was a new model. I hoped to have a choice. I see at some...
I am buying a new 21' center counsel with a T Top. I am considering putting an electronics box up under the top for a GPS, VHF, and Stereo. Any ideas or do's and don'ts?<br /><br />iBoats lists the same two model Todd Electronics boxes all boating suppliers sell. I can't believe every box out...
I am shopping the boat show for a new boat and have kind of decided that I would like one of the new 4 stroke 150HP Yamaha outboards. All of the pre-rig deals list things like 150TXRA or 150TXRZ and others. What do the different designations mean? What would the designation be for the 4 stroke...
We are considering the purchase of a 80 HP, 4 stroke, Yamaha Jet Drive outboard. I understand that this engine is the same 1741cc/106ci power head as the 115HP 4 stroke which I think is pretty reliable from lurking at this web site. Does any body have any experience with this lower unit...
