Long term storage

Well got the boat out of storage today with ideas of figuring out how I got water in the oil at the end of last year, repairing and preparing for to sell. After pulling the intake, exhaust and port head I realized the water intrusion was a lot worse than I thought. Looks like water got in between the #3 and #5 cylinder and was getting in there long before I found it. Looking at the amount of rust and corrosion throughout the engine combined with it being 12 years old I plan to replace with a 5.7. I can’t sell it in its current state so I plan to use the advice I got here and store the boat while in Japan. Luckily I can store it at my Dad’s place in Mass and he can keep an eye on it. Plan to put it on blocks and store tires indoors and remove everything that isn’t bolted down and store it indoors with my household goods the Navy is storing. During my last year in Japan I plan to purchase the new engine. Looking at the positive side of the situation the boat is in excellent shape minus the engine which will be replaced; my Dad can help with labor so I just have to pay for long block and anything else required when going from 5.0 to 5.7. I would like to pull the outdrive and store it indoors as well. Do they make a cover plate for the outdrive when removed for long term storage? Thanks again for all the help.
 
Hi Jackson,
Wow, sorry to hear about all of the damage. That sucks! They do make a cover for the back of the boat to help protect the gimble bearing. I think the brand is Stor-it.
As far as a cover for the out drive? Not sure that's what you are looking for because the shaft would make it tough to get anything on there.
Also, I would consider a new crate motor when you return. This way you can scrap all of the old components & not worry about what the actual cause was. Take a look at the the thread here about the blown rod. The OP had the engine rebuilt and it blew again in 25 hours of use. Just be sure to drain the gas tank so you don't end up with all the gum & varnish in the tank. Good luck abroad!

Todd


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jackson2088 said:
Well got the boat out of storage today with ideas of figuring out how I got water in the oil at the end of last year, repairing and preparing for to sell. After pulling the intake, exhaust and port head I realized the water intrusion was a lot worse than I thought. Looks like water got in between the #3 and #5 cylinder and was getting in there long before I found it. Looking at the amount of rust and corrosion throughout the engine combined with it being 12 years old I plan to replace with a 5.7. I can’t sell it in its current state so I plan to use the advice I got here and store the boat while in Japan. Luckily I can store it at my Dad’s place in Mass and he can keep an eye on it. Plan to put it on blocks and store tires indoors and remove everything that isn’t bolted down and store it indoors with my household goods the Navy is storing. During my last year in Japan I plan to purchase the new engine. Looking at the positive side of the situation the boat is in excellent shape minus the engine which will be replaced; my Dad can help with labor so I just have to pay for long block and anything else required when going from 5.0 to 5.7. I would like to pull the outdrive and store it indoors as well. Do they make a cover plate for the outdrive when removed for long term storage? Thanks again for all the help.
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Just cut a piece of plywood, press it over the protruding studs to mark the holes, drill the plywood and bolt it on to block off the hole.
 
tdschafer said:
Hi Jackson,
Wow, sorry to hear about all of the damage. That sucks! They do make a cover for the back of the boat to help protect the gimble bearing. I think the brand is Stor-it.
As far as a cover for the out drive? Not sure that's what you are looking for because the shaft would make it tough to get anything on there.
Also, I would consider a new crate motor when you return. This way you can scrap all of the old components & not worry about what the actual cause was. Take a look at the the thread here about the blown rod. The OP had the engine rebuilt and it blew again in 25 hours of use. Just be sure to drain the gas tank so you don't end up with all the gum & varnish in the tank. Good luck abroad!



Todd


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Thanks Todd. That is the plan to drain the tank and purchase a new crate motor when I return.

Jack
 
Fast forward three years and I've returned from Japan. Due to some health issues, my father was unable to assist with work on the boat. Currently the boat is being shipped from the east coast to my new duty station in Washington state. Looking for any recommendations for places in the Whidbey Island area to replace the engine. Looking for a place within 1-1.5 hours of Oak Harbor. Any help is appreciated.
 
Not 100% sure on them because I haven't used all of them, but Checkered Flag Marine is one within your range of hours, the other is Allison Marine in Kent which is 2-2.5h from Oak Harbor. Checking on another guy up in the Arlington/Oso area, don't have that info yet.
 
Tony at Speedway Marine is the guy I was trying to get information for. 15008 Smokey Point Blvd, Marysville,WA 98271. Phone 360-658-1288. Good luck!
 
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