peterdavidwood
Cadet
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- Aug 23, 2004
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My wife decided to purchase this 77 or 79 20' WINNER, Model unknown, with a merc 1400 (140HP) outboard. She paid 1100 for it. I know next to nothing about boats nor does she, and this boat is in dire need of help. I'd post a pic but I'm having a local shop check out the motor and fuel tank. The boat sat for a year but the owner said the motor did run last time it was used. We desire (or should I say she) to water ski with it. I'll probably do a little fishing with it as well but it's got a v-shaped hull so I doubt I'll get to close to shore with it.<br /><br />The previous owners have removed quite a few rails and other screws that hold down the windscreen. They were going to paint boat and never did. I tried to return some of the rails to it's rightful place and the holes don't seem to really hold the screws well. Which brings me to my first question.<br /><br /> What is the best way to repair fiberglass screw holes?<br /><br />My Second problem has to do with the deck. I removed the deck cover above the fuel tank because I noticed the wood was soft and of course it turned out to be rotted.<br /><br /> What type of wood should be used to repair the deck?<br /><br />A friend mentioned Pressure treated plywood (which was my first thought as well), but I keep hearing people talk about glassing stuff over?<br /><br />The gas tank itself appears to have been replaced in 1997 with a plastic tank.<br /><br />My position lights are currently in-op and I'm pretty sure I can repair that with no problem. I've got some history in electrical wiring.<br /><br />There doesn't appear to be a bilge pump. The hull itself appears to be in great shape though a little faded. There are some gel coat cracks around the drain plug receiver. I was told that since the drain plug receiver itself isn't loose there is nothing to really worry about?<br /><br /> Is this true?<br /><br />The motor wouldn't turn over but there was no gas in the tank either. When I pressed the electric choke, I heard a click, then when I turned the key I could hear the starter spin.<br /> I'm guessing this is good news?<br /><br />There doesn't seem to be an oil injector so I'm guessing I have to mix oil with gas. I'm told it's a 3oz to 1 gallon of gas, is this correct?<br /><br />The fin below the prop has had a piece broken off of it. The prop itself has a nic in one blade but otherwise looks brand new.<br /><br />The boat only has one battery in it. It has no radio (marine or AM/FM) no frills really. Just a tach and a speedometer.<br /><br /><br />Any other suggestion/comments you might have would be great.
<br />if the motor runs, you have your $1100.00 right<br />there. I sold an older '70 merc 115HP for that<br />this past spring, but she was CHERRY!<br />if all the motor needs is regular maint., expect<br />to pay close to what the whole boat cost.<br />BOAT= bring on another thousand<br />once you have power to push her, then worry bout<br />the boat.<br />on a good note, that motor has a good rep. and<br />is VERY popular.<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.
