new to boating need help

[erikgreen]

Re: new to boating need help

Make sure you disclose the fact that you put in an auto motor... could be a liability issue down the line.

Boom.

Erik

 

[Uraijit]

Re: new to boating need help

well i took my boat out to the lake yestrday test drive before i sell and i tell u i was going 55 miles like nothing and thats whith a 77camaro carb and distr so i took it out for about 3 hours or so runs good so i think im going to keep it just to let every one know the carb and distr cab are great even thou that they arent marine i had no problom what so ever ill keep u guys updated

It's not a matter of whether or not they will "work", or not.

The issue is that if your automotive carb leaks fuel into the bilge (gasoline is heavier than air), it will collect down there. All it takes is one spark from that automotive distributor, and it's curtains for your boat, and possibly you and your passengers.

Spend a little bit of extra money, and get the correct parts. If you have insurance, your policy will be voided by using the wrong parts.

If you don't have insurance, you're probably going to be looking at a MAJOR lawsuit, should anything go wrong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2W0Bs-q7Vo&feature=related

 

[my_bigmike]

Re: new to boating need help

i am looking for marine carb and dist i think i got the carb done im bidding on it on ebay so dont worry about that as for the engine i replaced all but the head gasket im thinking of doing it next year ive been working on this boat for about 2 months now i think its time to have a little fun as for me not making a sentnce thats ur problom

 

[Uraijit]

Re: new to boating need help

Run on sentences are EVERYBODY's problem!

Glad to hear you're doing the smart thing, and getting correct parts. If you're going to continue running the boat, make sure you check the bilge for the smell of gas, and run the blowers for 5 min. before starting (you should do this anyway).

If you smell gas, STOP EVERYTHING!

As far as the head gaskets go, I can understand no wanting to pull it halfway through the summer, when so much of the season has already been eaten up. You'll probably be fine for the next few weeks. Then just replace 'em with some good old blue Fel-Pro head gaskets.

 

[my_bigmike]

Re: new to boating need help

thank u i already got the carb so all is left is the distr i whanted to sell this thing but after i took it out to the lake i guss i fell in love whith it but im not taking it out untill i put the new carb in ther so hope i get in dont next week i do have another qustine should ther be water under the engine when im in the water becouse i drain it out before i go in and after 2 hours in the water ther is some under the engine not mutch but ther is some that would make me drain it again after use is that normal