Grady with OMC v-6

[roverguy]

Contemplating purchase of a 1984 Grady 22 With OMC v-6, fresh water boat which wil be run in salt. I've heard no so good things about the OMC including parts availability.<br /><br />Any assistance would be appreciated.

 

[CXrob]

Re: Grady with OMC v-6

roverguy,<br /><br />I myself recently purchased an 89' Grady 20' with the same engine. It is FWC and I run in saltwater as well. Do yourself a favor and have a mechanic look it over and conduct a compression check. I neglected to do this and now am paying the price. After my second trip out she overheated and now I need to replace the head gasket (to start)...<br /><br />I suspect the root cause of my overheating problem might be the lack of water flow thur the manifolds at wot. <br /><br />I like my Grady but will love it more when I get it back in the water...<br />Good luck.

 

[krosemond]

Re: Grady with OMC v-6

Hi Roverguy, I inherited a 20' skiff with Johnson 150 V6 1979 four years ago. It had been sitting for close to 7 years. Changed the plugs and the gas and it fired right up and has been running great since. A little bit of work this early season, but I have already racked up 75 hours this year and she is running fine. I would have to say it is a good engine. She is 75% saltwater boat.