Taking the Dive on a 86 BR Limited

pbob42

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Son wants get into spear fishing - this little 17' boat could serve him well in San Diego. Neighbor is selling it for $750 with trailer. I can wrench on cars and have become familiar with seadoos,

Says this needs a water pump and carburetor. Interior is decent. I was going to check the compression #1. After that, any suggestions?

HOw can I identify the motor? Is this water pump going to be an issue to find and/or replace?

Thanks
 
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Scott Danforth

Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats
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A 38 year old boat will have issues lurking

Suggest you get the factory manual for the motor
 

Scott06

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Son wants get into spear fishing - this little 17' boat could serve him well in San Diego. Neighbor is selling it for $750 with trailer. I can wrench on cars and have become familiar with seadoos,

Says this needs a water pump and carburetor. Interior is decent. I was going to check the compression #1. After that, any suggestions?

HOw can I identify the motor? Is this water pump going to be an issue to find and/or replace?

Thanks
Post a picture of the engine hard to say without knowing what your are working on.
 
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