Is this boat overpriced?

[awthacker]

Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna

lotsa bucks for a 70's boat. patience my friend. these boats are a dime a dozen. it'll happen. you'll know when its right. take your time.

Brought an '82 V20 home today. It has a 185HP Evinrude V6. It needs some TLC, but I thought I couldn't go wrong for $1700. I'll get some better pics up by the weekend. Lot's of work to do and I'm gonna need you guys' help.

[RWilson2526]

Awesome...congratulations.... I think you're right for $1700 how can you go wrong...I mean you cant hardly buy a refrigerator these days for that much money and you have a boat that you can get tons of enjoyment out of.

Are those round hatches on the cuddy deck?

[Blue_Runner]

Attaboy!!! Good job. Go back to that other guy you offered 5k and offer $1500 just for spite. LOL Good luck with your new boat.

[awthacker]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

Attaboy!!! Good job. Go back to that other guy you offered 5k and offer $1500 just for spite. LOL Good luck with your new boat.

I won't bother, but it is still sitting there.

[randlemanboater]

Congrats!

[Skools Out]

um one thing the motor is missing the tilt trim section.

[awthacker]

Yeah... I noticed that at the time of purchase and negotiated down $300 for it. What I didn't know was that I can buy the part for $1,049.00!!! Haven't decided what to do about the engine yet. I'll get a mechanics opinion.

[awthacker]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Are those round hatches on the cuddy deck?

Yeah. They look pretty new. It also has a brand new bimini - for a Monterrey, but it fits nicely. And there is a Garmin fishfinder new in the box, but I'll probably replace it before this thing ever gets wet. Other than those items... it needs a complete overhaul. I think I should probably also take the engine in for an inspection & probable rebuild... or does anyone recommend doing this myself? I did check compression and the cylinders were consistent at 75 lbs, but I haven't researched the OEM specs for it yet.

[peiserma]

Originally Posted by awthacker

I think I should probably also take the engine in for an inspection & probable rebuild... or does anyone recommend doing this myself? I did check compression and the cylinders were consistent at 75 lbs, but I haven't researched the OEM specs for it yet.

If you are at all thinking about doing it yourself, I would recommend jumping right in. You said in a later post you were considering of repowering as an option. If that's true, you don't have much to lose other than some time and the cost of a manual. Forget the Clymer or Seloc, get a real one. I found a factory manual for mine, cost $75.

Its really not that hard a skill to learn, although there are those that just do not seem to have any aptitude for mechanical work.

As for compression, 75psi seems a little low, but it still might be enough to fire. Having the same psi reading on each cylinder is more important than an absolute number. But if the compression is too low, the gas/air mix won't ignite. search for the thread "awakening a sleeping outboard" over at iboats.com,

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by peiserma

As for compression, 75psi seems a little low, but it still might be enough to fire. Having the same psi reading on each cylinder is more important than an absolute number.

Very true..but also keep in mind that this engine has been sitting for a while... It's likely that the rings are stuck in place from sitting.. To do a proper compression test start the engine and let it run for a while..
Let it come up to operating temp.. Then pull the compression test. It will give you a more accurate reading.

Additionally, If it were me I'd get a portable tank, fill it with fresh gas and oil and a double shot of Seafoam and run the engine with that gas for a while (15 mins or so) In a lot of cases the Seafoam will cut through the gunk and free up the rings.

DO NOT REV THE ENGINE while on earmuffs.. Idle speed only please..