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Just a question to answer the need peace of mind thread for myself. Is my boat alright or not? Post em up.
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60It's fine stop worrying about it61.67%37You're screwed better break out the pocket book38.33%23The poll is expired.
Last edited by loeweb; 03-18-2008, 09:52 PM.Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard! -
Here is the story to go along with it.
I need some help. I am not for sure if I F'd up my boat this winter. Long story short, I winterized using the following steps Drained block, pulled impeller, drained exhaust manifold, drained tranny cooler. Didn't antifreeze b/c I thought there was a chance that I'd be back out before it got stupid cold. I was wrong. Went to check on the boat this weekend and noticed that a freeze plug was popped out on one side but not the other and this is very worrysome. Soooo... Is there any way to check if the block is cracked before starting it up? Again I need some peace of mind and reassurance that I didn't done anything harmful to my third child!Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard! -
Might as well fix it now if it is broken. It is a heck of a lot easier to sell a boat that has no problems or question marks around it. Running is a good thing. If you decide to sell now with the engine's questionable soundness you are going to have to take a lot less than it will probably cost to repair it. You are going to have to disclose the problem in your ad to sell it. That will mean lower offers and difficult discussions..Comment
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Absolute worst case, fix it. I've had to replace the engine in mine twice. I wouldn't sell it if there is something really wrong with it if you like the boat.Lots of power is good, more is better, too much is just right.
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I don't think dealers should be allowed to respond to this poll....
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Take it to the dealership and get the real story. You are not going to get price of mind here!Comment
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That too, we can all guess and tell our stories, but with out looking and knowing, doesn't really help you at all.Originally posted by SodarLots of power is good, more is better, too much is just right.
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Woops... typed on my iphone... sorry for the misspellingsOriginally posted by Sodar
Seriously though. Take it to the dealer and find out. You are going to get varying opinions here that are all based upon speculation. Get it looked at by a pro and find out exactly what has happened...
Here is my opinion. The boat is trashed and you should sell it to me for $1000 and walk away from it. I hope this puts your mind at ease!
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Shot or not I think I'll keep it around. How much am I looking at to replace the motor?Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard!Comment
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ok you're not going to like this but I replace a LT1 in my '93 Maristar for around $8K... dealership is going to cost more... I had a friend of the family put it in and hook it up and I had the dealership dial everything in and I'm thinking it was around $8k... we bought a refurbished block and everything and I'm telling you the boat runs better now than before... if it weren't for filling up the extra fat sacks in the Maristar and the tower speakers on my x2 I would still be rocking the teal and pink MaristarCurrent - '07 X2 blue on silver metal flake w/ switch graphics
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Let me make you a deal on a slightly waxed, questionably clean 1989 PS190 and 1988 Chevrolet Astro Van, including everything extra I have for it. You'll then have your '88 for spare parts if you ever need them.Comment
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I may have agreed but I need to see a price #1.Originally posted by TMCNo1
Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard!Comment
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shot a pm to yaLots of power is good, more is better, too much is just right.
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I think your okay (haven't done any serious damage)!
I did the exact same thing this year and had the exact thing happen. Got to the lake a couple weeks ago, started the boat up as normal, let it run while I parked the truck and came back and my bilge was full. Opened the engine cover and saw it dumping water out of the back driver's side freeze plug hole. Drained the bilge, knocked the plug back in, ran it for an hour and checked all fluids and it was fine. The "freeze" plug did what it was supposed to do. With the block and manifolds drained apparently there was just enough water to freeze and push the plug out but not enough to cause enough pressure to cause any damage. The boat I'm working on for a friend right now apparently had the same thing happen to it as well because there's a rubber replacement plug in that same hole..Comment
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Here is the answer.
C. You need to look deeper to know if you have a problem!
Those two leave no middle ground.Comment
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