saying hello!

[thatguy]

well, i just found this forum, so I thought I would join. My name is Tom, I have been boating most of my life. Today, I just picked up my new boat...... Well new to me.

I purchased a project boat, its a 1992 Pursuit 2150 Express. The hull is flawless! The previous owner thinks that the motor and possibly the drive are no good. The boat was last run 3 years ago, and was not properly winterized. Im guessing that I will need to pull the motor and the drive. As for the motor, its a FWC 4.3V6 merc w/600hrs. The drive is a Alpha 1 gen II.

I currently have a FWC MPI 270 hp 5.7 w/400 hrs, and alpha 1 drive that I have sitting at my friends shop its from an old boat that I used to own. As far as the re power goes, I think that I have most of what I need. there looks to be plenty of room in the engine bay to comfortably fit the V8 in place of the V6.

I look forward to talking and learning form you guys here.

Thanks
Tom

 

[Bass Man Bruce]

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Welcome aboard TG.
You will find an endless supply of boating help and friendliness here.

 

[Docknocker]

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Welcome Tom. This is a great forum, filled with many knowledgeable boaters.
Enjoy.

 

[Rocky_Road]

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A hearty Hello...and a Happy New Year...to you, Tom!

God speed, on your project!

 

[Bob_VT]

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Welcome to iboats.

I love it when people have a workable plan!

 

[thatguy]

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thanks guys for the warm reception. I am towing the boat over to my buddy's shop tomorrow.

I plan on pulling all the old electronics and related wiring tossing that mess. 3 years of sitting in the weather, not worth trying to save.

I will then start dismantling the and scrubbing the cabin, then the cockpit.

If I have time, Iwill start to look at the motor and drive.

I am guessing that I will be doing a full rewire on the boat aswell. I want no gremlins when I hit the water.

Tom

 

[Bob_VT]

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Take lot's of pictures (640 x 480) and start a thread about your restoration in our restoration section. Sounds like a good project that you would want to show off. http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22

 

[thatguy]

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thats the plan. I am surprised i dont have 3 million pics yet. but I did not get it home until after dark.

Some how, in the snow and ice, and darkness, I did find time to start to play with it.

I pulled the fish finder, laran, and VHF. I didnt touch the wiring at all yet.

I took out all of the cusions from the V-berth and the life vests. I also pulled the outriggers, very nice I must say. they are 16' schaefer out riggers. I will be keeping them though I am not much of a salt water fisherman. I am more of a diver and day boater. that will be the duty of the boat with me. i do however have some friends that are into salt water fishing, so the outriggers will come in handy at some point.

I will be starting the post over the in the resto section now.

thanks and I am patiently waiting the spring!

Tom

 

[DJ]

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Howdy and Welcome Aboard.

Keep us posted on the Resto.

 

[HVSTRINE]

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Hello and enjoy. I am new also but have found lots of interesting reading and good advise too.

 

[aspeck]

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Welcome Tom. My name is Art, and I hav an addiction ... oh, not the right thread. Well, Tom, you will be joining the rest of us addicts soon enough! Enjoy the forum, and enjoy your new to you boat.

 

[i386]

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Welcome Aboard! See ya in the Bayliner er I mean Boat Restoration Forum.

 

[jcsercsa]

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welcome aboard Tom , sounds like you got some work to do , there a great bunch of guys here ,
so again welcome John

 

[puddle jumper]

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Hi welcome to the looney bin

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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Welcome aboard! Like has been mentioned, there are many great members here,,,,,,,,,,have fun finding them joking as usual

 

[mickjetblue]

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Have at it, Tom!

I'm sure your contributions will be full of good advice and enjoyed as well.