Hey guys, yea another one of those new guy questions,lol. So last fall I buy myself an 87 Bayliner 2150 Cuddy (first boat) 5.0l cobra outdrive. Now I knew this boat was going to take some work, but couldn't afford a newer, better boat. Needs interior refinished and a good polish, so I get her running (big smile on face) runs good, a little rough on the idle but nothing a good tune up wouldn't cure (I hope). Bellows aren't in the best of shape, so I get new bellows and a gimble bearing while i'm at it. Getting too cold out to do anything at this point. So get it winterized and let it sit till spring. We now have the drive off and the gimble bearing out, then I notice engine mount bolts look like they are on an odd angle, grab a ratchet and socket and sure enough the bolt just spins. take the bolts out and the wood is gone. So here is my question, I know the proper way to do this is to pull the motor and rebuild (more than likely stringers and transom also) but is there any quick fix just get this floating money pit in the water, I'd like to try it out about a half a dozen times to see if I like the boat before I decide if I should start to rebuild or not. I don't want to put a pile on money into a boat I may not like. I do like the style, but will I like the way it rides and handles on the water? That's what I would like to find out before I start dishing out money. So is htere a way I can do it without pulling the motor for now or just cut my losses?
. Is yours the 2150 aft-cabin ??
