You all are right, I know the alpha 1 was rated for only 300hp and under, I was just being onery 😏. I have a good 350 crate motor long block with extremely low time and miles on it. Both of the other two engines have very low hours on them. I'm planning to reuse all parts possible so basically...
That's the direction I'm leaning toward. I've always heard there were less problems with the Merc, and I have pretty much everything I need from the donor boat. I figured I would try to sell the OMC stuff.
Hi all. I have a 1989 Four winns 200 horizon. I'm getting ready to start rebuilding her. She has an OMC 5.7 COBRA 260hp with a cracked block. I have another block to build. Here is my question.... I also have a 1989 sea sprite with a Mercruiser 5.0L 230hp with alpha one sterndrive. (See older...
Hi all. I have a 1989 Four winns 200 horizon. I'm getting ready to start rebuilding her. She has an OMC 5.7 COBRA 260hp with a cracked block. I have another block to build. Here is my question.... I also have a 1989 sea sprite with a Mercruiser 5.0L 230hp with alpha one sterndrive. (See older...
Well I finally did it. I've dreamed of owning a cuddy / cabin cruiser since I was 8 years old. I was amazed at the beauty of those big luxurious boats when I was out on the lakes or rivers with my dad.
I followed a lot of posts about restoration projects on this forum, particularly the one...