Gulf Coast boaters

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by BigAl331

Just got a '78 Cuddy and I'm looking for others here on the Gulf Coast, mainly around the Biloxi Bay area.

Who's out there?

Welcome to the fold, Big!!...we got some guys down around Mobile, but don't recall seein' Biloxi around here...keep your eyes open, though...these things are everywhere...just saw one today in the Intercoastal Waterway at Ocean Isle NC...I've seen this guy here before, but he's an older dude and don't believe he's on the web...idled by him and said, "Like yer boat"...he looked up and waved and smiled...I'll stop and talk w/him one day...

Whatcha got pushin' yer 78?...

[BigAl331]

A 'sick' 150 Johnny.

That's why I'm looking for others down here. Need some help/advice. I know/hope that I can as you guys but sometimes it helps to have someone you can show your problems rather than trying to discribe them.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by BigAl331

A 'sick' 150 Johnny.

That's why I'm looking for others down here. Need some help/advice. I know/hope that I can as you guys but sometimes it helps to have someone you can show your problems rather than trying to discribe them.

Sounds like ya got 3 choices...fix Sick Johnny, buy pre-owned or buy new...yours is 25" shaft?...I hated to buy new back in 04, but it's paid for now and trouble-free since new...nice not to have to mess w/motor issues and right now a buyer is definately in the driver's seat...

You lookin' to go w/150 again?...

[BigAl331]

Not sure if its a 25". I know the motor is an '82 but that's about all I know about it right now.

Reading the post about repowering hp I think I have decided if I do repower I would go with a 150 or 175. The general consensus here is that the V does well with a 150, so why mess with what works

[Skools Out]

yours is a 20" transom on that 78

[HookedOnMarsh]

Hey BigAl, I live over in Bay Saint Louis. Just got me a V20 last month. Has kept me pretty busy getting her right from just sitting around not being used. Nice to know some others around here have these boats because I haven't seen any. Mine is an 1986 Cuddy with a 175HP V6 Mercury. The consensus is 150 HP is perfect, and I agree, but it is nice to know I have that extra 25HP to spare if needed. Mine cruises anywhere from 30-35 on the GPS but have had it up to 43 on the river. Haven't worked on that motor you have but I'm learning a lot about this old Mercury. What sort of troubles your motor having?

[BigAl331]

Originally Posted by HookedOnMarsh

Hey BigAl, I live over in Bay Saint Louis. Just got me a V20 last month. Has kept me pretty busy getting her right from just sitting around not being used. Nice to know some others around here have these boats because I haven't seen any. Mine is an 1986 Cuddy with a 175HP V6 Mercury. The consensus is 150 HP is perfect, and I agree, but it is nice to know I have that extra 25HP to spare if needed. Mine cruises anywhere from 30-35 on the GPS but have had it up to 43 on the river. Haven't worked on that motor you have but I'm learning a lot about this old Mercury. What sort of troubles your motor having?

How would you like to get together and go over our boats? Right now I many problems but the most pressing is getting the motor right.

The carbs are weaping fuel. I have ordered kits but I feel a little gun shy when it comes to carbs. Trying to get the synced, to me is the hardest part. Also I have wiring issues (not to keep it off the water), needs glass/gel coat repairs, and paint.