Need boat genius
 

I sense sarcasm. The only problem was a cracked block if I didn't
mention that.

$50 for a used block, $30 to have it magna-fluxed to make sure it was
good.

$55 for new heavy duty Federal Mogul main bearings.

$97 for marine grade head gaskets, fuel pump gasket, and exhaust
gaskets. (Fuel pump operates off the engine, not an electric one like
some people are used to)

The pistons, rods, lifters, heads, springs, cam, crank, and timing
chain were all still good and could be used. So it was a cheap
rebuilt. If it was a car engine I'd replace the timing chain, but
considering the hours on the motor that chain was equal to a heavily
driven 1 year old car it wasn't needed.

The left over went toward where regular gaskets would work and some
RTV sealant for the manifold.

Oh plus tax, so really I think it was just under $250.

Nope, actually I'm wrong, I forgot about the new spark plugs, oil,
filter, and stern drive lube. I don't know if you count "that" stuff
for a rebuild. If so $300.

Before I torn the block down I was figuring at least $500-600.

Need boat genius
 

Here's a few pictures of the tear down and block.

http://www.velocity-technologies.com...k_teardown.jpg
http://www.velocity-technologies.com...lock_crack.jpg
http://www.velocity-technologies.com...5_on_crate.jpg

It cracked on both inside walls as well as the outside of the block.
Oh yeah, being it takes a wizard to rebuild an engine that cheap, add
the $1.88 x 2 for the 2x4's for the stand/crate to transport it.

Need boat genius
 

On Jul 5, 12:44 pm, wrote:
Here's a few pictures of the tear down and block.

http://www.velocity-technologies.com...5_on_crate.jpg

It cracked on both inside walls as well as the outside of the block.
Oh yeah, being it takes a wizard to rebuild an engine that cheap, add
the $1.88 x 2 for the 2x4's for the stand/crate to transport it.

You know, stringer repair is pretty dirty work, but when I did to my
boat I discovered that worrying about it took more energy than
actually doing it :) I have a 14' tri-hull fishing boat with a 55
outboard and I have less than 20 hours in completely gutting the
floor, and replacing the stringers and flooring. Dirty, but not
impossible :)

Need boat genius
 

OK, with mostly used parts it's possible.

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I sense sarcasm. The only problem was a cracked block if I didn't
mention that.

$50 for a used block, $30 to have it magna-fluxed to make sure it was
good.

$55 for new heavy duty Federal Mogul main bearings.

$97 for marine grade head gaskets, fuel pump gasket, and exhaust
gaskets. (Fuel pump operates off the engine, not an electric one like
some people are used to)

The pistons, rods, lifters, heads, springs, cam, crank, and timing
chain were all still good and could be used. So it was a cheap
rebuilt. If it was a car engine I'd replace the timing chain, but
considering the hours on the motor that chain was equal to a heavily
driven 1 year old car it wasn't needed.

The left over went toward where regular gaskets would work and some
RTV sealant for the manifold.

Oh plus tax, so really I think it was just under $250.

Nope, actually I'm wrong, I forgot about the new spark plugs, oil,
filter, and stern drive lube. I don't know if you count "that" stuff
for a rebuild. If so $300.

Before I torn the block down I was figuring at least $500-600.

Need boat genius
 

Well I found a boat. It's a 1988 Wellcraft Antigua 265.

The boat appraises around $14k and the seller has put $8200 into in
recently, from a fuel flow meter to an air conditioning system. He's
evening including a LCD TV.

The hot water tank doesn't work, an element in the stove is out, the
rub rail needs attention, and a few other minor things. I'm picking
it up for $7500. Well, if all goes well I will be within 2 weeks.
I'm having a marine surveyor take a look at it before I buy just so
I'm not throwing money away.

I can't beat the deal, I looked all over. I found the same boat
stripped down and in less than fair condition for $12,900 elsewhere.

I'm glad to see some DIYers here that realize DIY work is easier than
thought. That's how "we" find the deals.