1978 v20 cuddy Mercruiser 470.... Now what? aaah

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Originally Posted by aussie

well not much luck with your boat but now u have me worried im in the process of buying one with a 470

Aussie really think about if it's right for your situation expect to need parts and no longer available . Type in merceuiser 470 in eBay check all parts avail. Go to iboats check forum learn about the voltage reg / alternator problem and cooling problem on mine slt was done but I'm doing cooling with current repair. Have to pull engine for access. If stringer box is bad your coupler will go out have to pull engine for access and fiberglass repair.

With that said when it was running it was a powerful economical gph . I could do 40 mile round trip on 20 gallons. So whatever it just sucks when your down searching waiting for parts. Get a good kicker mounted and boat us tow ins. I had a 25 mile tow ( free).

Modern Outboard seems better if you have the upfront cash if not your going to be in my club. I paid 2 k for mine with a nice trailer put 4 k into it but due to hoa rules where I live I can't tear it apart in my driveway so I'm paying top dollar for mechanic but I trust him. Get purchase price way down so you are ahead.

I'll try to work em on price but we ran engine before starting cooling system
job no leak noticed there Just part of it being old motor. Makes you appreciate it when it's running.

Any old schooled 470 guys have any other areas to look for shile it's out again?
Thanks