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Forum: General 08-31-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,610
Posted By Dr. Hook
Still have my 86 cuddy with a 1990- ish...

Still have my 86 cuddy with a 1990- ish mercruiser 5.7L. Bought in 2017 and I’ve been enjoying it a lot. Previous owner did the re- power and replaced the transom, and engine stringers. He didn’t...
Forum: General 06-03-2020, 08:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 300
Posted By Dr. Hook
Those guys are being overly dramatic about the...

Those guys are being overly dramatic about the mercruisers, I don’t have any experience with your older model but saying getting towed back every outing is nonsense. Lots of guys around here running...
Forum: General 09-17-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 391
Posted By Dr. Hook
Thanks guys thats what I figured. That pole just...

Thanks guys thats what I figured. That pole just looks ugly and gets in the way so its going to go! The plotter unit is an older standard horizon cp175c, not sure if it has its own internal antenna.
Forum: General 09-15-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 391
Posted By Dr. Hook
I've got a question for you all, is that four...

I've got a question for you all, is that four foot pole that my GPS antenna is on necessary? The previous owner installed it but I'm not sure if it gains me any better satellite signal than just...
Forum: General 09-15-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 391
Posted By Dr. Hook
Phat, indeed if I were in Florida I would likely...

Phat, indeed if I were in Florida I would likely go with a bimini top too. In the heat you have down there the airflow would be most welcome. Up here in Canada on the great lakes we have some heat...
Forum: General 09-08-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 391
Posted By Dr. Hook
Duke, I hear ya, there sure is a lot to get...

Duke, I hear ya, there sure is a lot to get prepared on a new boat, especially to set it up for fishing. I too am eagerly anticipating next season when its time to put it all to good use!

Phat,...
Forum: General 09-06-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 391
Posted By Dr. Hook
Thanks all, just thought I’d pleasure your...

Thanks all, just thought I’d pleasure your eyeballs a bit, since forums are always better with pictures :sun:

Yes it has tabs and I do indeed find them greatly beneficial to cut the chop. It’s...
Forum: General 09-04-2018, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 391
Posted By Dr. Hook
First season on my V-20

I must say I really, really like this boat. Although I've been spending most of my time working on getting it set up the way I want it this season, I have had it out for a few good fishing trips and...
Forum: Performance 07-28-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By Dr. Hook
It also says transom serial number OD 415218 and...

It also says transom serial number OD 415218 and drive serial number OD 422744

The previous owner did mention the drive was rebuilt.. What components were replaced was unclear however.
Forum: Performance 07-28-2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By Dr. Hook
The cover over the flame arrestor says WOT range...

The cover over the flame arrestor says WOT range 4200-4600, engine serial number OD 391290

Is there a number on the block too?
Forum: Performance 07-27-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By Dr. Hook
Well I got my info wrong, upon actually looking...

Well I got my info wrong, upon actually looking at the motor and working on it a bit I see it has a Rochester quadrajet 4 barrel carb.

This is my first season on the boat and time is limited so...
Forum: Repairs 04-22-2018, 06:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 172
Posted By Dr. Hook
Thanks guys, that’s some great advice there. When...

Thanks guys, that’s some great advice there. When you say the binnacle that’s the control box correct? I’m not familiar with all these terms. I plan on buying the genuine merc box (gen 2) and top...
Forum: Repairs 04-21-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 172
Posted By Dr. Hook
That’s what I thought, about an hour or two. The...

That’s what I thought, about an hour or two. The mechanic mentioned something about cutting, I explained the rod box but I don’t think he understood. Fair enough that he quoted a bit high without...
Forum: Repairs 04-20-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 172
Posted By Dr. Hook
New controls

I've got to replace my throttle control box (V20 with a mercruiser 5.7). Is this a very hard job and whats involved? I will be replacing the cables too.
Mechanic told me 4 hrs labor for him to do...
Forum: Performance 11-18-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By Dr. Hook
I see what you mean, the V8 with more torque...

I see what you mean, the V8 with more torque would probably have better real world performance.
And I just love the cool factor of a 350, I'd hate to give up that V8 rumble.
I imagine repowering...
Forum: Performance 11-16-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By Dr. Hook
350 mercruiser fuel economy

My recently acquired v20 has the 350, 1992 model pre vortec with 2 barrel carb, rated for 210 hp I believe.
Alpha 1 outdrive
Just wondering what fuel economy I can expect.
Any recommendations on...
Forum: General 11-13-2017, 10:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 692
Posted By Dr. Hook
I'm located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Right on...

I'm located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Right on Lake Simcoe.

Yes, the trailer is very good. Previous owner sandblasted and then painted with a two part epoxy paint. Also has nice LED lights and...
Forum: General 11-10-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 692
Posted By Dr. Hook
Alright, signed up on Imgur, here are the photos...

Alright, signed up on Imgur, here are the photos again.

https://i.imgur.com/NfbSm6Y.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/ovAq45s.jpg?2https://i.imgur.com/uhHckdL.jpg?1https://i.imgur.com/enguazq.jpg?4

I...
Forum: General 10-25-2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 692
Posted By Dr. Hook
Well for some reason my pictures showed up for...

Well for some reason my pictures showed up for the first couple days and now they are gone. Does photo bucket always do that? Is there another way I can post them here?

As for the foam yes, it...
Forum: General 10-24-2017, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 692
Posted By Dr. Hook
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz37/andrew9638...

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz37/andrew9638/IMG_2761_zpssscwuzdw.jpg

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz37/andrew9638/IMG_2764_zpsgqohjajk.jpg

Here's some more eye candy for you.

My...
Forum: General 10-24-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 692
Posted By Dr. Hook
Thanks for the compliments. I paid 5000 and I...

Thanks for the compliments. I paid 5000 and I feel it was a solid deal.

The good:

First owner apparently stored it in a boat house on a lift.

Seller was the second owner (he bought it 5...
Forum: General 10-23-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 692
Posted By Dr. Hook
Got my first V

I am quite excited to have picked up this '84 V20. Has a mercruiser 5.7 V8 in it. Its a big upgrade for me and my family coming from our 16' aluminum starcraft....
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 09-20-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By Dr. Hook
Man I would buy that if it weren't a two day...

Man I would buy that if it weren't a two day drive for me.
Forum: General 09-06-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 854
Posted By Dr. Hook
What year did they raise the floor in these...

What year did they raise the floor in these boats, and how much higher did they put it?
Forum: General 09-05-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By Dr. Hook
Those are some good points you guys made about...

Those are some good points you guys made about I/O motors. I think my preference is towards outboards. I feel comfortable working on them, where I have no experience with inboards.

I checked out...
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