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Boating => Boating General Discussions => Topic started by: Still Running on November 26, 2008, 11:04:37 AM

Title: How much trouble am I asking for?
Post by: Still Running on November 26, 2008, 11:04:37 AM

Looking for a used boat to keep in the water next season and wanted to know
what is everyone’s thought about putting an I/O none fresh water cooled in salt.

How much trouble am I asking for, keeping in mind I can do my own repairs and I am looking for a beater boat, nothing too new.

Thanks
Rick

Title: Re: How much trouble am I asking for?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 26, 2008, 12:28:56 PM

if you do your own repairs, then all should be good.

Title: Re: How much trouble am I asking for?
Post by: Treebeard on November 26, 2008, 12:54:14 PM

Rick.. Our current boat is my 2nd I/O .. Prior to buying my 1st one ( Grumman 18' w/  120hp Mercruiser)  many moons ago, I recieved dire warnings from some folks about trouble with boot failure, blown drives, etc.. When I finally sold that boat, 16 years later, I had yet to have ANY issues with the outdrive. One of the things i liked about that boat, was the engine, being a basic carbed Chevy 4 cyl. was simple and easy to work on.. Even for a mechanical spaz such as myself. Granted, that boat was used 80% in fresh water. But my experience with that 1st I/O gave me enough  confidence to go for the current I/O diesel rig. My biggest concern of course has been corrosion as this boat sits in salt all year.. But by being careful to keep a good coat of bottom paint on the drive, and religously replacing zincs ( I also added a large zinc slab to the transom) , we have had no issues so far. Also, while the engine is freshwater cooled, raw water is still often used for cooling the drive, so occassional flushing is still in order. As you are so mechanically inclined, I think you should be just fine.. Good luck amigo!

Title: Re: How much trouble am I asking for?
Post by: Pops Soul on November 26, 2008, 02:45:04 PM

Rick not sure what your looking to jump into. If you are intrested my brother in law is selling a Wellcraft V20, it's outboard. if your curious about it I can get you more info or phone number  slt

Title: Re: How much trouble am I asking for?
Post by: Still Running on November 26, 2008, 09:14:08 PM

Thanks Guys!

Title: Re: How much trouble am I asking for?
Post by: CapBob on November 28, 2008, 11:27:54 AM

Go with an Outboard....much less problems and maint TT^

Title: Re: How much trouble am I asking for?
Post by: PeggyLee on November 28, 2008, 09:22:14 PM

I agree with Capt. Bob, Outboard is easier to work on. I've owned both I/os and outboards,IMO the outboard is a little easier. But if the price is right go for it. 

Title: Re: How much trouble am I asking for?
Post by: Great Bay Junky on December 13, 2008, 01:56:50 PM

I have a 21 ft w/a for 3,500 if you are interested. It is an 1986 but is still in good shape.

Title: Re: How much trouble am I asking for?
Post by: Hotrod on December 13, 2008, 04:58:55 PM

Quote from: Great Bay Junky on December 13, 2008, 01:56:50 PM

I have a 21 ft w/a for 3,500 if you are interested. It is an 1986 but is still in good shape.

Wow  3500..  Great price for that boat Rick t^

Dang.. I got that for my CC