Jet Boat

[BoatnAround]

I am looking for information on a 20' 1978 Sundowner Jet Boat. It has a 455 Olds engine. I am looking at buying one, but I am not sure of the value of the boat. They are asking $1500. It is in good shape, but it needs a part relating to the carb. I am not sure exactly what it is (I will update this posting when I find out)I could not hear it run since the intake was unbolted as well as the valve covers. The engine is very clean. <br /><br />If the seller is just telling me a story, and the engine is actually blown, on average, what would itc ost to get a used replacement engine? Is the $1500 worth the risk?<br /><br />What should I look for when I inspect the engine? Are these basically car or truck engines? <br /><br />Also, what should I look for relating to the jetdrive? <br /><br />Thanks in advance!!

 

[DJ]

Re: Jet Boat

BoatnAround,<br /><br />Yes, they are BASICALLY car/truck engines. There are some modifications, for marine.<br /><br />Remember, the 455 Olds has not been in production for many years. I'm sure you can get parts, yet if the block is bad-so sorry!<br /><br />The engine is the easy part. What kind of "pump" (jet drive) is on it?

 

[BoatnAround]

Re: Jet Boat

Thanks DJ.<br /><br />It has a Berkley Jet. It actually has a 454. I found that out after I looked at it closer. I actually picked it up for $1000! Sorry about all of the threads. I am new at this. I was also very desperate, because I had to make a descision the night I posted the threads on whether to buy the boat!

 

[bidlimit]

Re: Jet Boat

That 454 probably has a Quadrajet. You can get parts for GM engines practicly everywhere.

 

[JB]

Re: Jet Boat

Duplicare post. Refer to the one in Boats.