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Hello thanks for having me.
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- Deck Hand
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Hello thanks for having me.
1989 Carver 2767 Santego
1971 v156 glastron modified
1985 whittley cruisemaster
1982 2950 Bayliner offshore express
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- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
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Re: Hello thanks for having me.
I can't say much about that particular vintage model boat except to say that I suspect the usual suspects should be considered such as sounding the deck in the usual areas. If these incorporated hollow fiberglass stringers, then no worries there. The best bet is to get a survey. Even if you're already committed, a survey should reveal what you'll eventually need to address.
If you're talking about the 470 model engines, I would not proceed unless you have the engines checked as these have some common concerns. At the very least get a compression test done. Some will tell you to turn and run when you see these engines but if they've been maintained properly (that's key), chances are they'll still provide years of service. They are a good strong engine for a 4cyl. Having said that, some of the common issues will arise whether maintained properly or not, simply due to wear. The problem is that a lot of hardware is no longer available in North America let alone overseas. For some replacement parts, if you can find them, you're only option is used. Items like the intake manifold and some exhaust components for example are no longer available. I don't recall if the heat exchanger is still available or not.
Hopefully the engines you're getting have alternators. If they do, these would have been an aftermarket conversion (probably still available) as the charging system design incorporates a stator like that of an outboard. While pretty reliable on an outboard, on these engines, they had some on-going challenges such as dislodging magnets which destroy the stator. The charging system also used a liquid cooled regulator which was prone to leaking. The regulator and stator are still available last I looked but they are very expensive components.
The circ pump runs off the cam. This caused camshaft wear not associated with typical engine design. The result is having to replace the camshaft.
The engine is an aluminum block with a cast iron head. This and the cylinder wall design is such that it makes it very sensitive to an overheat. Be diligent on drive impeller replacement, while we don't want an overheat no matter the engine model, most marine engines can survive one. For the most part, this is not the case with the 470.
These will be running an Alpha drive. These have been around for a long time and a very popular drive for Merc. Again, as long as they have been properly maintained on a regular basis, they should be fine. Like any sterndrive application though, they are maintenance pigs for which you'll be dishing out cash on a regular basis from gear lube changes to bellows replacement. Maintain them properly/regularly and you'll have a bunch of small invoices rather than a huge one, that goes for any drive model.
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Re: Hello thanks for having me.
Anyway it was July 4, 1997 when they lost the stator on the port engine. We headed back to Cheboygan County Marina on the Cheboygan River. They managed to find a mechanic that was available. He came and made the repair so we were able to head out the following morning.
It is a nicely laid out boat and I can see why you like it so much. The engines are pretty tough and as I remember their boat topped out at around 35 MPH and could cruise around 25 MPH. Hope it all works out for you.
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
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Re: Hello thanks for having me.
Good luck and enjoy!
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Re: Hello thanks for having me.
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- Deck Hand
- Posts: 52
- Joined: January 20th, 2017, 4:18 am
- Vessel Info: 1989 Santego 2767 mid cabin express
- Location: Gippsland lakes australia
- Has thanked: 9 times
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Re: Hello thanks for having me.
1989 Carver 2767 Santego
1971 v156 glastron modified
1985 whittley cruisemaster
1982 2950 Bayliner offshore express
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