I bought a boat.. 1981 Baretta Success (pic)

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colobiker

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all, I finally bought the boat i have been debating on for several months. its a 1981 Baretta Success. heres the skinny. its been sitting a while (read needs interior and floor... etc..... the engine is free, and no water in the oil. it looks like it should run.. i only paid $425 for it.. I love the lines of this boat.. love them. 1st goal get it running. then replace the floor and interior... yea lots of work.. but like I have said before.. i am into the serious work and have zero fears... I have pics.
 

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colobiker

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Re: I bought a boat.. 1981 Baretta Success (pic)

more pics
 

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colobiker

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any ideas what this is?
you move the cover and inside a 2" deep hole are 2 contacts much like the base of a light ... any clues.. anyideas..
 

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jdp8488

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Re: I bought a boat.. 1981 Baretta Success (pic)

stern light housing. its a light on a rod, when ur cruisin at nite u plug it in.
 

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Re: I bought a boat.. 1981 Baretta Success (pic)

yup . put the light pole in there. i might have one that will work. measure it and pm me
 

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Re: I bought a boat.. 1981 Baretta Success (pic)

nawwww......yer both wrong....

a ciggarette lighter goes in there....for when ya need a smoke after gettin outta the watter........or....you can plug in yer lap top and diagnose the enjin...


seriously.....good score....the trlr is worth that....so no money lost....good luck on the motor and drive.....after its purring like a kitten.....lets look at the rest of the boat
 

colobiker

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Re: I bought a boat.. 1981 Baretta Success (pic)

stern light huh, I'll have to check the goodie bag that came with it see if there is something in there..

as far as the rest of the boat.. the transom looks good as does the bilge..(further investigation required) I know the foam on the transom is dry..
the stringers in the ski locker are soft...(ugg..) but I knew that going into it..
part of my negotioting..

my plan, get it all winterized shortly.. and then next spring. get it running.. if I can get it running good.. then i will patch it up.. and get it on the water for the summer.. then next winter.. pull it down for a full stringer replacement.

the hull looks good. only 1 patch and its very hard to see.. and then that hole that sombody cut into the cap.. by the stern light opening... gel coat seems good, nothing a good polishing couldnt fix.. I am hoping not to have to gelcoat or paint the hull.. thanks all..

as i said.. i wont be doing much with it this winter.. (some investigating), finding a manual, etc..

I am excited.. very excited.


I am definately going to paint "Powered by I-Boats forums on the side near the transom.. (dont know of any other I-boaters in colorado) but might as well advertise.
 

mperu99

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Re: I bought a boat.. 1981 Baretta Success (pic)

all, I finally bought the boat i have been debating on for several months. its a 1981 Baretta Success. heres the skinny. its been sitting a while (read needs interior and floor... etc..... the engine is free, and no water in the oil. it looks like it should run.. i only paid $425 for it.. I love the lines of this boat.. love them. 1st goal get it running. then replace the floor and interior... yea lots of work.. but like I have said before.. i am into the serious work and have zero fears... I have pics.

Do you still have this boat??????

I just bought a 1982 Baretta Success Same Color
 

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I have a 1981 baretta that didn't come with a carberator or alternator...it's a 3.8l v-6 229hp inboard..I ordered the alternator and put it on with ease...the carberator that I've done research on doesn't seem to be the right one...I ordered the gasket for the carberator I thought was the right one and turns out it's not...I found the right gasket and I think is the right carberator but does anyone have the exact model numbers for the carberator that would've come with that motor and boat.
 

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I have a 1981 baretta that didn't come with a carberator or alternator...it's a 3.8l v-6 229hp inboard..I ordered the alternator and put it on with ease...the carberator that I've done research on doesn't seem to be the right one...I ordered the gasket for the carberator I thought was the right one and turns out it's not...I found the right gasket and I think is the right carberator but does anyone have the exact model numbers for the carberator that would've come with that motor and boat.

You're asking engine questions in a resto thread that is 12 years old. Start a new thread in the engine section. With a 3.8 V6 it an OMC.

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