Replacing this POS

[shorty_43537]

Great boat, engine from hell.
I have a 1990 Maxum 21 cuddy with a Force 120 L-drive and am at my wits end. Any suggestions on what would be a good replacement power plant ? Should I also trash the outdrive ?
I would like to spend my summers on the boat in the water, not in my driveway with tools in hand.....sigh

TIA
Shorty

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Replacing this POS

Sorry, but most L drives were a bad idea...wouln't stick a dime in one myself (and I have a Force 125, so I aint bashing)

 

[roscoe]

Re: Replacing this POS

No other powerplant will work with that drive unit.

And getting a conventional i/o to fit in that boat will mean major reconstruction.

Another option, tear it out, rebuild the transom, hang an outboard on it.

I other words, there is no easy or pretty solution.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Replacing this POS

I have to agree walk away.Maybe part it out on ebay.As suggested rebuild the transom and put an outboard on it.

 

[shorty_43537]

Re: Replacing this POS

Thanks for the replies. I was afraid I would get those answers.
Oh well, live and learn (the hard way).
I did talk to several members of a local yact club today and they all use the same 60 year old mechanic. They recommended I take it to him as they felt he was very good and priced reasonable. I dropped it off this afternoon, we'll see how it goes with this now 3rd mechanic.

Sure wish I was on the water, what a beautiful day today.

Thanks - Shorty

 

[steelespike]

Re: Replacing this POS

Sometimes that is a good way to find a good mechanic.I'm a little surprised he will work on it.Good Luck.