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  1. nola mike

    How bad is a 470, really?

    Ok, I didn't even know about the "quirks" of this engine until recently, and I have some idea of the responses that i'll get to this, but I've read a lot about it here and on other forums. Despite the negative rep, I'm still considering buying a boat with one of these. Reason being, in the...
  2. nola mike

    common engine sizes?

    i mentioned in another post that i'm looking to buy an 18-21' i/o bowrider, late '80's-early '90's. i've been looking around, and can't find a list of common engine sizes used in boats of this size/era. i'm looking for common engine sizes (cid and liters), # cylinders, and hp. if i knew...
  3. nola mike

    ?'s on buying a "new" boat...what to look for?

    in the market to buy my first boat, though i grew up around them. i'm looking for a late 80's/early '90's 18-21' bowrider, i/o, to be used in brackish water, likely trailered (though i'd rather not...we'll see) when i won't be around. boat will be used for cruising, skiing, and fishing...
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