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More from the Jersey Shore.

This one needs some TLC from the looks of it. But the price is right and if the floor and transom are solid it could be a nice deal @ $2995

https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/bod/5684664468.html

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Originally Posted by 1966Mustang (Post 228399)

Yep. That's one in NJ. I remember the FICHT engines and them being a bit problematic before BRP taking over. Expensive spark plugs that need to be indexed in relation to the injectors too.

There's also one in VA Beach, but I hadn't heard if it's still available.
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/5643701760.html

This IO/OB is still available: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/5682560798.html
I might have to take a ride to go see this one soon.

I'm definitely going to ask for current pictures before :)

The hunt continues... thanks for the good advice!

-Perry

That one in Va Beach looks incredible but pics are a bit fuzzy so who knows. Also that's an older motor (late 90's early '00's) so I think that price might be a bit high. But when those motors are right they are sweet.

That one in Williamsburg looks like a good deal to me. But only if you don't mind an IB/OB. All personal preference I guess but if it were practical I'd put a 3.0 in my boat in a heartbeat.

Planning on taking a ride to see the I/O one wednesday. The seller says he has been on here a couple of times while working on it. Also says that it looks better now than the pics posted - so that's a plus.

I'm not down on the inline I/O. Although... if an OB craps out you can just kick it off the stern and grab a new one. :) we'll see what this one is and go from there. I'm crossing my fingers. Plus I like inlines... owner says it did a comfortable 35 mph with the old pitted prop. Now it has a new prop. 35-40 should be plenty for me for now.

FWIW, the wife likes that one in NJ more. I think because it looks so clean...

If this one doesn't pan out, I might revisit the NJ one. Haven't heard back from the V21 in VA Beach yet.

Hopefully the hunt will be over Wednesday!!! :)

- Perry

Take your time, the right one will come along. I'd stay away from the ficht engine one.

Ok, so I bought one...

I had delivered the one from Surry, VA delivered on July 22, then was off on vacation for a week. 1986 V20 Cuddy - 170 stern drive. When I got back, I dove in and started cleaning it up. Fired right up, ran fine... Then I noticed some weeping between the riser and manifold and a faint steam coming out the exhaust. The PO had cleaned up the exhaust elbow and replaced the gasket - so, being cautious, I removed the exhaust manifold and elbow. The elbow has a hole where one of the hold down bolts goes through. So, that's getting replaced. The aluminum exhaust manifold is in pretty good shape except for the #4 exhaust port is slightly eroded. I'm replacing that as well...
The 4" heat exchanger looks fine. I'm also replacing all hoses.

As far as the hull - No signs of damage, no bottom paint.

Nice. Glad to see you picked one up.

She's a beauty all right. Congratulations !!! :clap: