RedFeather
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- Mar 28, 2010
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New to boats, could use some insight.
Picked up a new (to me) boat today i found on craigslist. Its a 17ft Alumicraft,fiber glass hull. Tittle says it was new in 1970. Its in really great shape i thought for being 17 years older than myself. After seeing it in person i couldnt pass it up. All in all i spent 300$ for the boat,engine,trailer. Id say its the best deal im ganna find.
Came with a 85hp Evinrude that ran last year but needs a new power pack according to the previous owner.
Im new to this whole marine engines thing. Is there anyway i can test to make sure this is what it is?
The motor is in beautiful shape, Very clean and well maintained. I have no gas tank or battery in it as of right now.
How would i tell its the power pack once i get a battery and fuel tank in it? Or can i tell with an Ohm meter?
After reading through the FAQs in the top secret area i think i have covered most things on the motor as general maintenance goes. Anything else i should look into as far as the electric shifting and such? I know it will take a different oil in the lower unit.
Much thanks for any insight.
Picked up a new (to me) boat today i found on craigslist. Its a 17ft Alumicraft,fiber glass hull. Tittle says it was new in 1970. Its in really great shape i thought for being 17 years older than myself. After seeing it in person i couldnt pass it up. All in all i spent 300$ for the boat,engine,trailer. Id say its the best deal im ganna find.
Came with a 85hp Evinrude that ran last year but needs a new power pack according to the previous owner.
Im new to this whole marine engines thing. Is there anyway i can test to make sure this is what it is?
The motor is in beautiful shape, Very clean and well maintained. I have no gas tank or battery in it as of right now.
How would i tell its the power pack once i get a battery and fuel tank in it? Or can i tell with an Ohm meter?
After reading through the FAQs in the top secret area i think i have covered most things on the motor as general maintenance goes. Anything else i should look into as far as the electric shifting and such? I know it will take a different oil in the lower unit.
Much thanks for any insight.