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I have a 88 27' amberjack with twin 4.3 l mercs and alpha drives. I have had the boat for 15 years. One engine has even180 compression on all 6 and one engine has 180 on five and non on the other. Mechanic pulled head and recommends value job at least 2000.00 if cylinder isn't fouled. I am...

I Have owned a 1988 27' amberjack with twin 4.3 liter engines for 15 years, engines have about 700 hours each. Starboard was running rough and would cut out after idling after 5-10 minutes: both engines were compression tested with 11 cylinders tested at about 180 lbs. Number 6 on the starboard...

Thanks for the reply.What was the cause of the rebuild and how many hours did you have? Was the 2200 for replacement of all components of engine and where did you find the rest?

Do you have the frame to canvas, Bimini or camper?

I Have a 1988 27' amberjack with twin 4.3 liters and alpha outdrives. I bought it 15 years ago with about 240 on the engines with hour meters disconnected. I have put on about 500 hours each. The engines need tweaking every year and still are not 100% reliable. I lost the Bimini top frame and...