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Old 03-04-2003, 09:07 AM
Miles Offshore Miles Offshore is offline
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Default Re: inboard to outboard

Don't forget alternator's either, they can take a beating as well. I am getting both of mine rebuilt now but as I had to have them rebuilt frequently on my old mako inboard this will be the first time for me since '95 when i bought the boat. Actually they still work but they are very "tired". keep that bilge dry is the key , the flywheel will through water all over if it is sitting in water. craig-
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Old 03-04-2003, 11:54 AM
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Ex: Your in south Jersey? The NJ crew is going to try and have a boat gathering this summer, stay tuned. Keep that Potter built in its original IB set-up! I have experienced a blown starter on a new engine, ran the battery's down by accident and had a lot of water. The engine does sit low, but I have "top" mount starter on my 454 and try to lube it often, I run two bilge pumps; forward and aft, and my boat has drain tubes thru the transom, not thru the deck, and I use the ping-pong ball scupper caps and it keeps the water out and it makes the deck somewhat self bailing. The water I get is usually due to my own oversight, such as leaving the radio on and draining the batteries, otherwise its pretty dry. Try the modification to the drain tubes, it does help. I can't speak to the IO set up as they seem to have a lot more moisture intrusion anyway due to the outdrive unit.
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Old 03-04-2003, 03:53 PM
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Default Re: inboard to outboard

If you are serious about converting to an OB, maybe you would be interested in swapping boats. I have a 1972 23 CC that is in great shape, just redid the transom up to 30" and have a little more work to do. No power as of yet. I think the IB's are great....
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Old 03-04-2003, 09:37 PM
Exraider Exraider is offline
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Default Re: inboard to outboard

I appreciate all your input, the amazing thing is that listening to you guys it seems that we all have the same exact problems, is it engineering & if so why are these boats in such demand, I mean I love the ride of the i/b but is it worth it
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