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    Selectrim-Abandon or hook back up?

    Everyone so far says "fix it", so I will. I would like to find more info in a manual. It has been stated that Seloc was not good and get the factory OEM one, but so far comparing my Seloc to the OMC, Seloc has much more info. Maybe no manual needed for someone that has worked on these before...
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    1985 Beachcraft Cuddy Model 240C rehab

    Amazing crystal ball you have. :)
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    1985 Beachcraft Cuddy Model 240C rehab

    Depends on how anal and perfectionist I get. LOL.
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    Selectrim-Abandon or hook back up?

    I have a Selectrim installed on my 1985 Beachcraft Cuddy with 5.7L (305ci) and right now it does not work as the previous owners cut the electrical wires and just left the hydraulic parts installed. This trim system was designed decades ago and I wonder just how many boat owners out there that...
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    1985 Beachcraft Cuddy Model 240C rehab

    Bought this boat recently and decided to at least get the stern area cleaned up and repair the old rotted wood. I have read many other restoration projects and links. I am not wanting to do the full boat at this point, just make the stern area solid enough for the rebuilt OMC 5.7L engine and 800...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Love these old videos. Wonder where a library of them are? In someones casa?
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    1981 Sportcraft 270 repair underway - transom, stringers, & repower

    Following this saga as my old boat needs stringer rehab. Updates??
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    If it was an OMC you would know it right away by looking on the valve cover, where most of the model numbers are.
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    I got lucky...whomever made the change to hydro, left the switches, bracket and holder just dangling! They likely switched to hydro because there were so many more out there and likely cheaper. So I will follow the wires and be sure they are solid. I discovered today, the old after market...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Good luck mi amigo! I too bought a fixer from FB but sounds like mine is in much better shape than yours. I didn't see where the engine model was mentioned. Is it an OMC? If so, do you have the model number for us to look up? Thanks, and again, best of luck. :)
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    I did look back at those old posts and there was mention of an electric component on the converter box. Does that switch help control the RPMs of the engine so as to reduce/eliminate grinding down the clutch dog?
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    Correct part number for mechanical (anode) type. Was that number on the rubber casing? I found an 83 whole lower mechanical unit (anode) with shift cable and housing for $425 which solved my problem. So now I get the boat back to full mechanical and hope shifting is better. But do I install the...
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    You are correct! The lower drive was likely replaced at some point with the hydro! Bummer. A call to Wayne today...he says dump the lower drive and get the mechanical. Considering I would like to keep the boat and its V8, I now look for a lower unit with just mechanical. Wayne says as long as...
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    The model number is 574STHRCTR. The lower drive that is on this boat is a non-anode and uses a hydro-mechanical shift cable with NO GROOVES. It could be that previous owners disconnected the ESA at the converter box end. Per the "Shift Cable Identification" installation instructions dated 1/94...
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    The apples, oranges, bananas analogy is bogus, and not confused about "generations". You have no clue what is on my boat, from what I stated so far. I do because I see it, and it has a servo piston, hence a hydro, and NO ESA. I know from your past posts you don't like OMC, but stating crap you...
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    I meant to refer to stringer drives only. There are at least 2 for the 800. I looked it up and found at least 2 part numbers...982951 and 982563. Vintage 76-85. The one I received (982951) has no grooves on the converter box end of the cable and is called a "Hydro-mechanical" on the Shift Cable...
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    I have needed to replace a few shift cables and in searching the internet found several available. Part numbers have changed over the years and available stock has dwindled down quite a bit. New OEM ones are harder to find so a gentleman on ebay decided to make aftermarket ones for about $600...
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    1985 Beachcraft Cuddy 24 ft Model No 240C w 1983 OMC 800, 5.7L V8. Rehab or Part-Out?

    Oh really! Been looking at many every day and nothing comes close to what I spent already. Already sourced parts for this OMC and I had restored a similar one, but smaller engine size (185HP). Sure they are tricky in maintenance but once you rebuild one sterndrive, others are easier, and have...
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    1985 Beachcraft Cuddy 24 ft Model No 240C w 1983 OMC 800, 5.7L V8. Rehab or Part-Out?

    Just bought an old boat, mostly for parts, but wonder if doing a Rehab is worth the time and money? There are still parts for the engine and sterndrive, but the shift cable is bad and the exhaust manifolds are toast. Tearing down the sterndrive on these old 800 series OMC is real fun (LOL). The...
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