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I haven't posted much this summer... Been busy.
We sold our boat a few months back due to lack of use. Now, we miss the water and went for jet skis. Somehow, I came home with this thing. 1994 Four Winns 195 Sundowner, for pretty much the cost of the trailer. Sad part is that it's pretty much the same size and layout of our last boat, just newer. Will it get used more than the last one? I don't know, but it's several thousand cheaper so I won't mind so much if it sits there... Not as much capital tied up.
The problem? It needs an engine, but it came with a brand new remanufactured long block, along with the old engine. A true basket case. PO said he paid someone to swap the engines. They pulled the old engine, then left town with his cash. He paid someone else another good chunk of change to finish the job, but they just took his money and ran. He pretty much gave it away after that (enter: Me!). I've taken several boat engines out, but never attempted to put one back in, let alone one I didn't take out.
So far, so good. I have the accessories transferred over, pulleys aligned, fuel system hooked up (not shown), etc and ready to drop in. The starter and alternator are laying down in the bilge with wires still connected. I'm banking this engine is good, as it was test ran, timed, and drained at the build shop in Wisconsin), and the manifolds and everything else seem good. I'm hoping to hoist it in later today. Can't start it yet... Need to replace the ignition because I didn't get the key, and I'm waiting for new exhaust manifold studs (some were missing). Should have them Monday.
One of the reasons the PO didn't take on the project himself was he couldn't lift the engine. Found another use for the Massey GC2300 (note the safety stands). Too bad it doesn't hav the height and reach to get the engine in the boat. Need a come along and a stout tree.
We sold our boat a few months back due to lack of use. Now, we miss the water and went for jet skis. Somehow, I came home with this thing. 1994 Four Winns 195 Sundowner, for pretty much the cost of the trailer. Sad part is that it's pretty much the same size and layout of our last boat, just newer. Will it get used more than the last one? I don't know, but it's several thousand cheaper so I won't mind so much if it sits there... Not as much capital tied up.
The problem? It needs an engine, but it came with a brand new remanufactured long block, along with the old engine. A true basket case. PO said he paid someone to swap the engines. They pulled the old engine, then left town with his cash. He paid someone else another good chunk of change to finish the job, but they just took his money and ran. He pretty much gave it away after that (enter: Me!). I've taken several boat engines out, but never attempted to put one back in, let alone one I didn't take out.
So far, so good. I have the accessories transferred over, pulleys aligned, fuel system hooked up (not shown), etc and ready to drop in. The starter and alternator are laying down in the bilge with wires still connected. I'm banking this engine is good, as it was test ran, timed, and drained at the build shop in Wisconsin), and the manifolds and everything else seem good. I'm hoping to hoist it in later today. Can't start it yet... Need to replace the ignition because I didn't get the key, and I'm waiting for new exhaust manifold studs (some were missing). Should have them Monday.
One of the reasons the PO didn't take on the project himself was he couldn't lift the engine. Found another use for the Massey GC2300 (note the safety stands). Too bad it doesn't hav the height and reach to get the engine in the boat. Need a come along and a stout tree.
