Recent content by 2013grandsport

So the boat is in the water, and doesnt take on any water. New engine runs great, and boat seems to drive well. Now were on to chasing electrical issues with lighting, and the bilge pump. While this is being done, I am having someone help recover all the seat cushions from below deck, fix the...

transom was pretty wet, but did not get into the stringers at all. So that was some welcomed news.

Transom repair will be done by Monday! Engine work will go back together next week!

new engine and accessories are dropped off. Transom repair begins friday, and then we will re install the new powertrain. So far the gimble housing and out drive look to be good.

Yep! Thanks! The engine is out, and I am delivering the replacement engine to the marina friday for them to put the necessary items on it for my boat. Meanwhile I will bring the boat from the marina now to the shop doing the transom repair. I am waiting to hear from the Marina what my outdrive...

Got a engine with accessories, - new carb, fuel pump and stainless marine manifolds!! Heard it run and paid $800 for it all... how much are these manifolds worth

Are you guaranteeing the carbs will work? I have a 7.4 Gen IV mercruiser... if you are positive they're working and will work on mine with a manifold choke, then I would like photos, and write me down for one. I have pay-pal. Also if that distributor will work, I would take that as well with...

Its worth it. Any luck guys bringing gel coat back with buffing etc?

LOL. Not anymore.

Believe me, this is a walk through the park... I just finished restoring my 60 year old twin engine airplane. This is a cake walk compared to that. The boats dropped off for the transom repair and the cylinders are soaking in ATF.

Hey Bill... Believe me, If I did not have to I would not tear into the transom. It is quite soft, more so on the right side of the lower unit. So soft that I can literally flex the fiberglass by pushing on it with the palm of my hand. quite soft. My core samples from the stringers did not show...

I think I will go for it, and get an engine for the boat and restore her. :)

what do you gentlemen recommend I pour into the carb and or cylinders to free it up?

Let me know what you have. IN the market for one ASAP

I actually am getting quotes to have it repaired for 1500 - 2000 dollars with some material known as RJ?