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The last time the boat was on the water was in 2014. Do you think the electrical systems could have diminished in that passing time?

I was just going to get a pair of the below from gander mountain. I'm thinking more about the bench seat that's right above the engine. Any thoughts...

Hey guys. I was recently given this boat by my friend. It needs some work, but I am definitely willing to put it in. It's needs a new engine, but that topic is covered in this thread http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/80455-1988-SeaRay-230-engine-replacement Anyways, this is my first boat and...

I will. I am assuming they are in okay condition. Probably worth replacing though right?

I might end up doing something like that. I'm just trying to do as much research as I can beforehand. Thank you for your input.

By drop straight in I really mean an engine that'll work without any modifications. I am completely okay with having to take parts off the old engine and slapping them onto the new one. I am leaning towards this engine 5.7L (350 ci) Marine Engine (1987-95)- the one that has a link to Michigan...

Yes I understand that. I didn't realize the link I provided was a short block so thank you on that. I'm leaning towards the one in my second link which is this one...

In addition to my last post, I did find this one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-7L-Vortec-Volvo-Penta-Base-Marine-Engine-1996-Later-BRAND-NEW-/281260557738?hash=item417c6f85aa:g:Yv8AAOSwT6pVrrNo&vxp=mtr Any thoughts?

So if I was to go the vortec route the only additionally parts I would need are the main rear seal and a roller cam? Can you provide any links with examples of a vortec motor that'll work?

Awesome, so do you think that engine in the original link is the best way to go? I also found this one. http://www.michiganmotorz.com/marine-engine-1987-p-167.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxqS-BRDRgPLp0q2t0IUBEiQAgfMXRKcpUacIeBnbr-F8DDDMGYt9U3PHwp-ATg9fmgIifdoaAtkQ8P8HAQ I'm just trying to find the...

Thank you so much for your responses. The motor originally had an overheating issue so my friend started ripping the engine apart to replace the head gaskets and then let it sit and never put it back together. I'd rather just start fresh then to pickup on the mess he made. As for the fuel pump...

Hey everyone, this is my first time posting but bare with me. I'll try and give a quick rundown of what happened. I was given this boat by a family friend as a gift and am extremely ecstatic about it. This is my first boat. I do realize that it takes a lot of work to maintain and own a boat but...