I am getting a 1980 sidewinder from my girls grandfather for free but it
needs lots of work just wondering what on average will it cost to rebuild a
260 hp 350 any ballpark ideas the moter runns well but it is a little tired
below is a link to see the pics thanks for the help fellas.....Bigpurple

http://www.bigpurple.tv/new_page_2.htm

Mr. Nicegye,
Cool looking boat.
The Mafia MF'er is right about labor and parts costs just to rebuild a stock
motor. Another option would be what we used to call a "Target engine".
These are either new or remanufactureed marine engines that are almost a
straight across swap. You would use parts from the old motor such as the intake
manifold and carb, distributor, starter ans alternator. If you have any
mechanical apptitude, you could possibly do the work yourself. Even if you had
to hier the engine swap done, you may come out ahead in the end.
Here is a link to a place that sells just such engines in assorted
horsepower.
Call them, and don't be afraid to ask lots of questions.
http://www.perfprotech.com/portal2/D...x=99&tabid=305

Good luck with it. Let us know how it comes out.
Gordo

Pretty sure thompson made the sidewinder
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I am getting a 1980 sidewinder from my girls grandfather for free but it
needs lots of work just wondering what on average will it cost to rebuild
a
260 hp 350 any ballpark ideas the moter runns well but it is a little
tired
below is a link to see the pics thanks for the help fellas.....Bigpurple

http://www.bigpurple.tv/new_page_2.htm