New owner...need help getting it on the water!

[jswingle13]

Bought a '89 180 BR project boat. Extremely good condition... PO had it docked on a lake and it took on some water. I am planning on replacing the bellows. I replaced the starter and got it running, runs very good. Wife scrubbed and cleaned and is happy

Remaining issues...
1) It does not seem to be sucking h20. Going to start with a new impeller, any thing else I should look for?
2) trim is not working...traced it to the solenoids...what's the best way to get new ones?

Thanks in advance.... I can't wait wait for the maiden voyage!

 

[mwph]

First off, welcome to CSR!

As for the impeller, that is certainly a good place to start. There are dozens of threads on the subject here on CSR, with posts from guys with far more experience than I. Use the advanced search feature & you will likely read helpful hints like......."If the old one has missing pieces, you will need to do your best to find all of the vanes / pieces as they can cause a blockage."

 

[jswingle13]

Getting close to my maidan voyage! Couple quick questions...

I replaced the impeller and surrounding components, I am now pumping h20. Where and how much water should be coming out?